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Harold Cunningham Obituary
Gainesville - Minister Harold L. Cunningham, 77, died Sat. Oct 6, 2007 at the VA Hospital Lake City, Florida. He was a graduate of Lincoln High School and a Graduate of Bethune Cookman University. He served in the United States Army for two years. After completing his college education he was employed with the Bradford County School System in Vocational Education. After retiring he pursued a career as a used car salesman.
He was a member of Mt. Moriah Bapt. Church where he served for over seventy years. He served as Sunday School teacher, Deacon, and was called to the ministry under the tutelage of Rev. Dr. F.N. Gallmon. He was also a member of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc.
Survivors include: Step-mother Mabel Cunningham, Gainesville, FL. Three daughters Deborah Johnson, Sheryl Dixon, Rose Mary Sessions, Lorenzo Williams (Birdella) Gregory Cunningham, and Harold Cunningham, Jr., all of Gainesville, FL. twenty grandchildren, fifteen Great grandchildren.
Funeral Services for Minister Cunningham will be held on Sat. Oct. 13, 2007 at 11:00 AM Mt. Moriah Baptist Church with Rev. Dr. F.N. Gallmon Officiating. Burial will follow in Starke Nelson, Campville, Fla. under the care of CHESTNUT FUNERAL HOME 18 N.W. 8th Ave Gainesville, FL. Visitation will be Friday at the Chestnut Chapel 2:00 - 8:00 PM. The family will receive friends at the chapel from 6:00-7:00PM on Sat. and in the Mt. Moriah Bapt. Church one hour before the service. There will be no viewing after the eulogy. The cortege will form at Minister Cunningham's home 425 N.W. 80th Blvd at 10:00 AM.
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Memories and Condolences
for Harold Cunningham
Doris S. Grace & Family
November 11, 2007
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well-lived.
Robert Shannon
October 16, 2007
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well-lived. Mr.Cunningham gave the many students he taught over the years a lot of reflections of good times when in his class. I too was a student driver Ed. He was a wonderful teacher. Always had a smile on his face. No matter what. I see he past this on to his kids. I know a Gainesville City Bus driver. His son reminds me of his Dad every time I see him. I will think of Mr. Cunningham [ Mr.C ] every time I get behind the wheel of my car. I will pass on many lessons to my on son. Who is starting to learn to drive. I know the knowledege that I learned with Mr. C will go on. May god bless the Cunningham's
Elaine Hayes Bryant
October 13, 2007
Deborah, my prayers are with you and your family.
Family Thornton
October 13, 2007
We offer our condolences for Mr. Cunningham’s family and pray for peace and comfort in God’s Love. John 3:16
When that work is all completed,
He will gently call you Home
Oh, the rapture of that meeting,
Oh, the joy to see you come.
- from Safely Home
Henrietta McGhee
October 13, 2007
I, too, share and extend my heartfelt sympathy to you in the loss of your love one. A member of the 1949 graduating class of Lincoln High School,, I remember Harold so well as a perfect gentleman, extremely quite (my complete opposite), kind, an athlete, respectful and polite. My children enjoyed their first television set purchased from Harold in the mid-to late fifties. Please know that he is in a better place and also that you will have his love and all of his fond memories to sustain and comfort you during and after this very difficult period. My admonishment to you all is that you remain strong and remember to "Take One Day At A Time" and in so doing you will have the assurance that "This, Too, Shall pass." Stay Prayerful.
Hayes Family
October 12, 2007
The Hayes Family sends out our love and heartfelt condolences at this time of transition and sorrow. Please know that you are in our prayers and thoughts. Please remember that God collects all of your tears in a bottle. He knows your grief and feels your pain.
James Marion and Virginia Hayes
and 'the girls'
Levy R. Lennon
October 12, 2007
Mr Cunningham will always be held in reverence. His influence and guidance help shaped many student lives. In a period of civil strife and uncertainty, he personified a positive image, specifically for school aged african-american males, at Bradford High School in the late 60's and early 70's.
I will forever be indebted to his influence and mentoring; as well as his social and spiritual conscientiousness.
Jah love with praises and many blessings upon he and his family.
Dresden Hayes Baker
October 12, 2007
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
gayle johnson
October 12, 2007
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Wanda Jenkins-Frazier
October 12, 2007
Mr. Cunningham was my Driver's ED instructor at Bradford High School. I was sorry to hear the sad news. My heart goes out to the family at this time and in the days ahead.
Sissy Long
October 11, 2007
'Coach' Cunningham was one of the BEST teachers at Bradford High School!
He was my Driver's Ed instructor back in 1971 and he left a lasting impression on all of us!
Every other year or so, I would run into him somewhere in Gainesville and he always had time to visit and reminence and laugh about all of us crazy kids! What a special man!
My thoughts and prayers are with you all during this time!
I will remember him always!
Sissy Long
Lakeland, Florida
Mary Reddish
October 11, 2007
To the Family,
May God confort you during this
time of sorrow because Only God
can give you the strength to go
through. Thoughts and Prayers are with you.
nace and pat jenkins
October 11, 2007
our thoughts and prayers are with you.keep looking to the hills from whence cometh our help,our help comes from the lord who made the heavens and the earth.
Debbie Leath
October 11, 2007
My condolences to Greg, Deborah, 'Lil Harold and the rest of the family.
Detroit & Bettye Stoney Allen & Family(Mrs. Beatrice Stoney)
October 11, 2007
Mrs Mable Cunningham our prayers are with you and your family during this most difficult. God will give you the strength that you need, Trust Him.
Sherry Stroble-Thomas (Class of 1981)
October 11, 2007
To The Family of Mr. Cunningham,
Mr. Cunningham was my drivers ed. teacher at Bradford High School many years ago. He was a great man with a big heart and a bright smile. I will never forget the look on his face when we were driving on the road and he told me to pass a car and I did what I thought I was suppose to do and when I got over he looked at me with his eyes wide open and said you never passed a car before have you? I said no why did I scare you..all he could do was shake his head and laugh..Some teachers you forget through the years but I have always thought of Mr. Cunningham everytime I get behind the wheel of my car. My heart shares your grief and I have you in my prayers. God will watch over you and heal your heart in time. My deepest sympathy.. R.I.P. Mr. Cunningham
LaShawn Jones
October 11, 2007
Granddaddy,
You will be missed but the wisdom you shared with me and my family will live forever -.
Ronald,LaShawn,Kyron,Aaron, and Abigail Jones - Lake City, Fl
YVONNE STURKES
October 11, 2007
MY PRAYERS AND HEART FELT SORROW IS WITH YOU. DEEPEST SYMPATHY
Zina McCullough Lopez
October 11, 2007
To The Family of Mr. Cunningham: I had Mr. Cunninghamp for Driver's Ed in high school. He ALWAYS had a smile on his face even though at times our class would have him shaking his head. He always found something amusing in our goof ups. He made part of my high school period great! He was a great person and an joy to have known.
He is now receiving his heavenly rewards. I pray that God helps you all during this troubling time. God Bless You all.
MADRIA WILSON
October 11, 2007
MAY GOD BE WITH YOU AND COMFORT ALL OF YOU DURING THIS TIME.
GOD BLESS!!!
THE WILSON FAMILY
SHIRLEY FORD
October 11, 2007
SYMPATHY TO THE FAMILY, MAY GODD BLESS EACH OF YOU.
SHIRLEY M. FORD
Leo Stoney
October 11, 2007
Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.
Jacquelyn Williams
October 11, 2007
To The Cunningham family: May God Bless you in your bereaving time. Harold was a very nice person, May he rest in peace, no more sickness.
Darrcelle Covert
October 11, 2007
Greg, Tashell, and Felicia,
I pray God will comfort each of you during this time of bereavement.
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