Gavin Cunningham

Gavin Cunningham

Gavin Cunningham Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Feb. 15, 2000.
Mr. Gavin Cunningham, 26, of Merritt Island, Fla., died Tuesday, Feb. 8, in Orlando, Fla., as the result of an auto accident.

He was born in Reading, Pa., a son of Wilt and Kathleen Cunningham of Merritt Island.

He was a graduate of Dr. Phillips High School, Orlando, and Valencia Community College, Orlando, and was an art painter.

In addition to his parents, he is survived by his wife, Kristina Cunningham of Orlando; one daughter, Emma Plum Cunningham of Merritt Island; a sister, Meghan Ann Cunningham of Mankato, Minn.; two brothers, Brian Cunningham of Orlando and George Herrick of New Milford, Conn.; and paternal grandmother, Dortha Cunningham of Mount Airy.

Funeral services will be private.

The Wylie-Baxley Funeral Home, Merrit Island, was in charge of arrangements.

Donations may be made to the Orlando Humane Society, 2727 Americana Blvd., Orlando, Fla. 32839.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

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