Brian Allen Cunningham

Brian Allen Cunningham, 60, of West Frankfort IL, passed away on March 10, 2026, surrounded by loved ones.

Brian was born on May 26,1965, to John Maxey Cunningham and Geraldine Cunningham in Rochelle IL, who preceded him in death.

Brian married Beth Cunningham on November 2, 2001, on Z100 radio station, and she survives. His memory will remain with his children, Amber (Kurt) Harris, Holly (Brian) Blades, Brian (Bianca) Cunningham, Bree (Hunter) Cunningham and Jeffrey (Kara) Cunningham. His brothers and sisters, John (Eva) Cunningham, Mickey (Peggy) Cunningham, Joe (Tina) Cunningham, Dawn (Mike) McCormick and Barb Loucks. The light of his life was his grandchildren, Reece Harris, Bailey Harris, Abigail Boshers, Kealoha Boshers, Benson Blades, Enslee Cunningham, Blakely Cunningham, Jerry Clover and one on the way. Brian also has many nieces and nephews and cousins who he loved.

After graduating Thompsonville IL High School, he went on to become a soldier in the United States Army, where he had many great adventures including being station in Germany.

Brian was loved by many and will be truly missed; he was a comedian at heart and loved to make people laugh. Brian was also a DJ who made many people's nights amazing, from weddings to fundraisers. He made the world a better place one song at a time. Everyone who came through his door started as friends and ended the visit as family. He loved deeply and fiercely protected those who he loved.

Brian was also big in his faith and went to church at Thompsonville Church of God. Memories will forever be cherished by everyone who knew him and loved him.

Funeral Arrangements have been entrusted to Pate Funeral Home and Crematory, 301 S. Main St., Benton, IL.

Visitation will take place Saturday, March 21, 2026, from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., at Pate Funeral Home.

A Celebration of Life will follow the visitation on Saturday, March 21, 2026, at 1:00 p.m., at Pate Funeral Home, with the Reverend Lance Cockrum, officiating. Military rites will be Performed by the Benton American Legion Post 280, VFW Post 2671 and the National Guard Honors Team.

Condolences can be expressed online at www.patefh.com

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