Mr. Christopher Lee Cunningham
December 8, 1975 - July 6, 2016
Christopher Lee Cunningham of DeWitt died at the age of 40 on Wednesday, July 6, 2016. He was born December 8, 1975 in Stuttgart to Diann Aaron Cunningham and Lyle Wayne Cunningham. He was preceded in death by grandparents Louis Cunningham, Orbie and Della Dillion, Bonnie Aaron McDaniel, and Leda and Sam Cunningham. Chris is survived by parents Diann Aaron Cunningham of Walnut Cove, NC and Lyle W. Cunningham of DeWitt, brother Eric Cunningham, beloved nephew Adyn Cunningham, grandmother Alma Jean Cunningham, faithful dog Akasha all of DeWitt; aunts Ruby Horton and Joyce Sparks of Arkansas, uncles Don Aaron of North Carolina, Duffy (Buddy) Aaron of Quitman, R.T. Aaron of Casa, Greg Cunningham of Little Rock, and Bonita Deskins of Montana, as well as numerous cousins and friends. Baseball, fishing, hunting, and learning were lifetime loves. Chris could make friends and family laugh on the darkest of days, as he tried to convert the entire South by talking about "Them Yankees." Visitation will be 5-7 p.m. July 10 at Essex Funeral Home. Funeral services will be 2:00 July 11 at Forks LaGrue Missionary Baptist Church with burial following in Forks LaGrue Cemetery by Essex Funeral Home. www.essexfuneralhome.com
Christopher Lee Cunningham of DeWitt died at the age of 40 on Wednesday, July 6, 2016. He was born December 8, 1975 in Stuttgart to Diann Aaron Cunningham and Lyle Wayne Cunningham. He was preceded in death by grandparents Louis Cunningham,... View Obituary & Service Information