Rudolph Bernell Cunningham Jr.

Rudolph Bernell Cunningham Jr. obituary, Richmond, VA

Rudolph Bernell Cunningham Jr.

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Rudolph Cunningham Jr. Obituary

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Departed this life August 28th, 2025. Rudolph Bernell Cunningham Jr., age 68, of Richmond. He is survived by his wife Sheila Cunningham; one daughter Deandra Singleton; three sons Shawnn B. Cunningham Sr.(Shemecka); Bernell Dante Lamont “B” Harris, and Rudolph L. “Rudy” Cunningham; five grandchildren Darius “D” Jones, Dramyah Singleton, Shawnn B. Cunningham Jr., Mykel Coleman and Ky’Nell McMillan; two sisters Rita Cunningham and Alice Atkins(Wyatt); a host of nieces, nephews and cousins; brother in law Darryl Mason; and other relatives and friends among them Frank Turner, Harrell Harris, Michael James, Ronnie Jones, and Iran Smith. Remains rest at Joseph Jenkins Jr. Funeral Home, 2011 Grayland Avenue where Mr. Cunningham can be viewed Thursday from 10 to 8PM. Funeral services will be held Friday at St. Paul's Baptist Church, 4247 Creighton Road, where remains will lie in state one hour prior to funeral time. Interment Roselawn Memory Gardens. 

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St. Paul's Baptist Church - Creighton Road

4247 Creighton Rd, Richmond, VA 23223

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