Bradley Cunningham

Hershel Bradley Cunningham passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by his loving family on Saturday, November 26, 2022. He was born in Altus, Oklahoma on July 1, 1962. He was the fourth of four children born to Wanda and Hershel Cunningham. Brad was raised in Hollis, Oklahoma and graduated from Hollis High School in 1980. He attended Western Technology Center in Burns Flat receiving his diesel mechanic certification. He worked in the family business of custom wheat harvesting until 1991. Brad joined the Postal Service at that time and served as a letter carrier and Postmaster for 30 years until his retirement in 2021.
Brad married Kandi Faulks on January 6, 1984, and they settled in the Altus community in 1985. He was a loving devoted husband and father. Brad was an avid outdoorsman who enjoyed golfing, hunting, and fishing. He loved coaching his boys in football, basketball and baseball. Brad was athletic and fiercely competitive. He was always ready for a good competition and loved a little trash talk with his opponent. He loved God and was a member of the First Baptist Church of Altus. Brad taught RA's and Bible drill for years. He had a giving heart and a love for others. He loved spending time with his children and family. Pap Pap was so proud of his eight grandchildren.
Brad was diagnosed of glioblastoma in April 2021, which ultimately caused his death. During his illness, Brad was overcome with gratitude by the cards, thoughts/prayers, and food from his close family, friends, and the community. He never met a stranger and truly loved being around people. He enjoyed visits from friends and family until the final day of his life. Family would like to thank friends, doctors and Hospice nurses who helped Brad through his bout with cancer.
Brad was preceded in death by his father, Hershel Cunningham, and Step-Father, Terry Crockett.
He is survived by his mother, Wanda Crockett; his wife, Kandi Cunningham; sons, Aaron Cunningham, Braden Cunningham and wife Raegan, Connor Cunningham and wife Kelci, Kanyon Cunningham, and wife Kristina; grandchildren, Barrett, Palmer, Caroline, Lucy, Hattie, Collier, Harper, and Krew; brother, Larry Cunningham and wife Julie; sisters, Lucky Sue and husband Kenny Green, Tammy and husband Joel Strickland; and many nieces, nephews and other extended family members.
The Cunningham family will receive friends from 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Monday, November 28, 2022 at Lowell - Tims Funeral Home, Altus, Oklahoma.
A celebration of life service will be 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, November 29, 2022 at Lowell - Tims Funeral Home Chapel, Altus, Oklahoma. Burial will follow to Fairmount Cemetery, Hollis, Oklahoma.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in his name to the First Baptist Church of Altus,
Services have been entrusted to Lowell - Tims Funeral Home and Crematory, Altus, Oklahoma.
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