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Robert Cunningham Obituary

CUNNINGHAM, ROBERT A. (BOB), JR. - age 84 of Powell died peacefully on Tuesday at his home. He served in the United States Navy veteran of World War II. Retired from ORNL with 35 years of service. Member of the American Legion. Member of Powell United Methodist Church. Preceded in death by parents, Bob and Lucy Cunningham and sister, Lida DeWitt. Survived by loving wife of 62 years, Dorothy; brother and sister in law, Henry and Jean Cunningham; daughter and son in law, Debra and Blan Benton, son and daughter in law, Gary and Chris Cunningham; grandchildren, Jeffrey, Jamie, Jory & Jacy Cunningham; Kristie Benton; great grandchildren, Zachary and Eli. Graveside services will be in Highland Memorial Cemetery on Friday at 2:00 p.m., Dr. Thomas Sweet officiating and full Military Honors by East TN Veterans Honor Guard. Family will receive friends from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. on Thursday, May 7, 2009 at Highland Memorial 5315 Kingston Pike. (www.highlandmemorialparks.com). In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the Second Harvest Food Bank 922 Delaware Avenue.

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Published by Knoxville News Sentinel from May 7 to May 8, 2009.

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Pam Lambert

May 11, 2009

Gary, my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.....

Craig Alleman

May 8, 2009

On behalf of the East Tennessee Veterans Honor Guard, thank you for inviting us to serve your family in giving well deserved Full Military Honors for our veteran brother, ROBERT A."BOB" CUNNINGHAM, JR. It's because of him and people like him that we continue to be a free nation, one nation under God. God Bless, guide, and protect all of your family, in Jesus name, Amen.
Chaplain Craig Alleman, USAF, East Tennessee Veterans Honor Guard

jerry branson

May 8, 2009

Gary Sorry to hear of your loss,remenber love and prayers are going out at this time to comfort you and your family in this time of sorrow. Jerry B washburn tn.

Jean Fleenor

May 7, 2009

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.

May 7, 2009

Those of us who have also lost loved ones, send our heartfelt sympathy to all of you experiencing your loss. Cling to the happy memories of your lost loved one, and gain comfort from Him who wipes away our tears with the promise of everlasting life, Christ Jesus.
Robert Pecora - Cookeville, TN

Nancy Stinnette

May 7, 2009

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Carol Mahler

May 7, 2009

To all,
My thoughts and prayers go out to you in this time of saddness. Bob (Papaw) will be missed by all who were fortunate to have built everlasting memories with him. He was a dear sweet person with a wonderful smile. As you go through the next few days, think back on the fun times you had with Bob and be happy he is beginning his everlasting life with no limitations of anything! His spirit lives within each of you and always will. Pull from each others memories to help you remember all your family times together and he will live in your hearts forever.

In love,

Carol

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