Russell Lee Cunningham

Russell Lee Cunningham obituary, Talihina, OK

Russell Lee Cunningham

Russell Cunningham Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by McCarn Funeral Chapel - Clayton on Jun. 16, 2025.

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Russell Lee Cunningham, age 66 of Snow, Oklahoma passed away from this life on June 6th, 2025 in Antlers, Oklahoma. Russell was born in Fort Smith. Arkansas on November 23, 1958 to Ruth (Silvey) and Bob Cunningham. Russell married the love of his life Linda in 1979 and they began their life journey together. Russell operated heavy equipment. He loved spending time with his family and the outdoors, especially hunting and fishing. He will be deeply missed by all who knew him.
Russell is survived by his wife Linda Cunningham of the home; children, Valorie Cunningham of California, Cara Nunley of Divide, OK, Chrissy Love of Divide, OK, and son Ryan Cunningham of Nashoba, OK; grandchildren, Seth, Dulee, Jayla, Bentlee, Ryker, Wyatt, Luke and Lane; sister, Debra Bailey of Nashoba, OK; as well as numerous extended family and friends.
Russell was preceded in passing by his parents, Bob and Ruth Cunningham, and son, Darell Cunningham.
Pallbearers are Johnnie Scott, Josh Cunningham, Manual Howard, Jeremiah Grogan, Mikey Pearcy, and Timothy Williams
Honorable Pallbearers are Randel Bridges and Ronnie Pearcy
Visitation will be held on Thursday, June 19th, 2025 from 4:00PM to 6:00PM at McCarn Funeral Chapel in Clayton, Oklahoma.
Graveside services will be on Friday, June 20th, 2025 at 11:00AM at Stanley Cemetery with Bro. Jerry Alexander officiating. Services have been entrusted to McCarn Funeral Service.

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Ellen Cunningham

July 6, 2025

So sorry Linda,Valerie and Debbie for your loss. Russell was a great guy. I remember when we all went to the races. And when our truck broke down there.

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