Clifford Wallace Cunningham

Clifford Wallace Cunningham obituary

Clifford Wallace Cunningham

Clifford Cunningham Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Willis Funeral Home on Sep. 27, 2025.
MR. CLIFFORD WALLACE CUNNINGHAM – Age 91, of Dalton, GA passed away Saturday, September 27, 2025. He was born November 18, 1933 in Jefferson City, TN to his late parents, Clifford and Pauline Stewart Cunningham. He proudly served in the United States Marine Corp during the Korean War. After his honorably discharge, he was employed by General Dynamics as a Mechanic until his retirement. Clifford was an avid fisherman and expert at working on automobiles. He preceded in death by his loving wife of 29 years, Ruby Lee Robbs Cunningham; daughter, Tracy Cunningham; and step sons, Randy Robbs and Ricky Robbs.

Clifford is survived by his loving daughter, Tiffany Cunningham; grandchildren; Jerrell Jackson, Ramone (Gracia) Robbs, Devin Robbs, and Aisha (Milo) Ramsey; great grandchildren; Autumn Blackwell, Chase (Kayla) Blackwell, Brooklyn Stallion, Bronx Stallion, Rolex Robbs, and Layla Robbs; five great great grandchildren; daughter-in-law, Keysia Robbs; sister-in-law, Robbie (Herman) McSears; brothers-in-law, Ronnie Lee (Regina) Robbs and Reginald Scott (Beverly) Robbs; a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives, and friends.

Homegoing Celebration will be Thursday, October 2, 2025 at 11:00 A.M. at Willis Funeral Home with Dr. Rev. Jerry D. Jones, Eulogist. Interment; Chattanooga National Cemetery. His remains will lie in state Wednesday after 11:00 A.M. at the funeral home. Arrangements entrusted to Willis Funeral Home, Inc., Dalton, GA.

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