David Royce Cunningham

David Royce Cunningham obituary, New Orleans, LA

David Royce Cunningham

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David Cunningham Obituary

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David Royce Cunningham, age 69, of New Orleans, Louisiana, passed away on Monday, August 11, 2025. He was born on November 11, 1955, and is the son of the late David and Elra Cunningham.

David is survived by his loving wife, Ronaele Stall Cunningham. He is the father of Jude Courtney, Samuel Cunningham, Leslie (Kyle) Landeche, Lauren (Bradley) Parks, and the late David (Fred) Cunningham. David is the grandfather of Savannah Landeche, Palmer Landeche, and Cohen Parks. Brother of Annette (Stanley) Cocke, Gerald (Carolyn) Cunningham, and Pamela (Mike) Cunningham. He is also survived by many nieces and nephews.

David graduated from Archbishop Shaw High School and then attended LSU. He retired from working in the crane industry for over 30 years. David was a self-motivated entrepreneur and a family man; he loved spending time with them. David enjoyed traveling, especially on family vacations and with Ronaele to New York. He will be greatly missed to all who know him.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend a visitation at 11:00 AM on Wednesday, August 20, 2025, at Greenwood Funeral Home, 5200 Canal Blvd. New Orleans, LA, followed by a mass at 1:00 PM. Interment will be at Greenwood Cemetery.

We also invite you to share your thoughts, fond memories, and condolences online at www.greenwoodfh.com.
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Visitation

11:00 a.m.

5200 Canal Boulevard, New Orleans, LA 70124

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1:00 p.m.

5200 Canal Boulevard, New Orleans, LA 70124

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