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Edward Cunningham Obituary
Edward "Ned" Philo Cunningham, Jr. of Wilmington and Smithfield, NC died Monday, April 09, 2012 at the Lower Cape Fear Hospice & LifeCareCenter.
He was born in Williamston, NC, January 30, 1922 the son of the late Edward Philo Cunningham, Sr. and Carrie Delle Blount Cunningham. He was preceded in death by a brother, George Reynolds Cunningham.
Ned proudly served with the 2nd Marine Division, 6th Regiment, Alpha Company during World War II and was a recipient of the Purple Heart.
He is survived by his wife Jane Austin Cunningham, three children, Phil Cunningham, Jane Austin Graham (Franklin), and Delle Blount Wilson (Steve), nine grandchildren, Melody Edwardo (Alan), Ned Cunningham, Will Graham (Kendra), Roy Graham (Donna), Edward Graham (Kristy), Cissie Lynch (Corey), Carriedelle Wilson, Sarah Holt Gwathmey (William), and Austin Wilson and his fiance' Maggie, and nine great grandchildren, Marah Edwardo, CJ Graham, Rachel Graham, Quinn Graham, Caroline Graham, Roy Austin Graham, Charlotte Graham, Hannah Graham, and Liam Graham.
A memorial service will be held at 11 AM, Thursday, April 12, 2012 at the First Presbyterian Church in Smithfield, NC.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the First Presbyterian Church Building Fund, 215 S. 3rd St., Smithfield, NC 27577; the Mountain Retreat Association, 401 Assembly Dr., Montreat, NC 28757; or Lower Cape Fear Hospice, 1414 Physicians Dr., Wilmington, NC 28401.
Online condolences may be made at www.andrewsmortuary.com
Andrews Market Street Chapel
Online condolences at StarNewsOnline.com
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Bill Nicholson
April 25, 2012
To the Cunningham Family:
I only knew your Dad and Mom through business with Bynum. However, I have never met a warmer and more genuine gentleman. In the short time I knew Ned, he became one of my favorite clients. I consider it a great privilege to have known him.
Cindy Kitty
April 18, 2012
To The Cunningham family,
We offer our deepest sympathy on the passing of your father.
Love, The Edwardo family
Paula Schwarze
April 11, 2012
Dear Phil - Praying for you and your family. I know you were a wonderful caregiver to your parents and your dad will be missed....until you meet again.
Jane Baker
April 11, 2012
Phil, Praying God's 'peace that passes all understanding' for you and your family.
Rob Speer
April 11, 2012
Dear Phil,
I was saddened to hear of your loss. I know you tried to do everything to comfort your Dad during his last days here. I've been praying for you and your loved ones, to make the family transition with love, and hope in the Lord.
Rob
Richard Fitzgerald
April 10, 2012
Phil,
I am sorry for your loss and have been here for you. Praying for you brother.
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