LeRoy A. Cunningham

LeRoy A. Cunningham January 3, 1929- November 18, 2008 COLUMBUS, GA— Mr. LeRoy A. Cunningham of Columbus, GA died November 18, 2008 at St. Francis Hospital. The Funeral Mass for Mr. Cunningham was held 11:00 AM on Monday, November 24, 2008 at Saint Anne Catholic Church with Father J. Gerard Schreck officiating. The interment will follow in Main Post Cemetery. LeRoy was born January 3, 1929 in New Orleans, LA. He was the son of the late Edgar Cunningham and Anita Fontenette Cox. He had resided in Columbus for over 45 years. He retired from the United States Army as Sergeant First Class with over 22 years of service; taught ROTC and served as Registrar at Central High School, Phenix City, AL for 14 years. He later retired as a Librarian Technician with Civil Services, Ft. Benning, GA in 1990. He was a devoted member of Saint Anne Catholic Church where he served many years as an usher. He was honored in 2005 by receiving the Bishop Gartland Award. He was a very active and dedicated member of the Knight of Columbus, Bishop Gross Council Number 1019, where he served many years as Commander for Honor Guard in the Fourth Degree. He was also active in his community. He was a member of the Columbus Museum, Historic Columbus Foundation, River Center for the Performing Arts, the Columbus Urban League and Tree Columbus. Mr. Cunningham is survived by his loving and devoted wife of 42 years, Addie H. Cunningham; one brother, James L. Cunningham (Mercedes) of Los Angeles, CA; three sisters-in-law, Ella H. Abron (James), Annie R. Watt and Mary H. Johnson (Rodney) of Columbus, GA; one brother-in-law, Richard L. Henderson of Torrington, CT; seven nephews, James L. Cunningham, Jr. (Susan) of San Jose, CA, Ramiro G. Cunningham of New York, NY, John D. Cunningham of Denver, CO, Andres D. Cunningham of Los Angeles, CA, James A. Abron, Jr. (Karen) of Martinez, GA, Vincent A. Watt (Victoria) of Columbus, GA and Broderick T. Tillman of Charlotte, NC; four nieces, Debra A. Frazier (Maurice), Taniea N. Howard (Marcus), Kimberly W. Aguirre (Stephen) all of Columbus and Linda Ingram (Curtis) of Hope Mill, NC; numerous great nieces and nephews, loving cousins and friends. His extended family includes Wendell Walker, Brookin and Deborah Alexander, Mattie K. Wright and Stephania Wilson. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to Saint Anne Catholic Church, 2000 Kay Circle or the Knights of Columbus, P. O. Box 12517, Columbus, GA 31907. Arrangements entrusted to the staff of Progressive Funeral Home, Inc.