Richard Lee Cunningham Obituary (1941 - 2019)

STOKESDALE - Richard Lee Cunningham, 77, of Stokesdale, NC, gracefully and peacefully entered the Kingdom of Heaven on Wednesday, March 27, 2019, at 5:07 AM. Richard passed away in his home, surrounded by his family, after losing a brief and courageous battle with cancer. He was born in Iowa City, IA, to Clement Joseph and Mercedes Caroline Cunningham on April 3, 1941. Richard grew up in Phoenix, AZ, with his older brother, William, and two older sisters, Anita and Dorothy. He graduated from North Phoenix High School and enlisted in the U.S. Army where he served as a Military Police Officer in Germany. After four years of service, Richard enlisted in the U.S. Air Force where he served his country for 23 years. Richard retired from Timco Aviation in 2015 and spent his time doing what he loved the most, camping with his wife. He is survived by his best friend and love of his life, Corinne Zess Cunningham. They had 50 wonderful years of marriage together. Richard also leaves behind, daughter Kellie Cunningham Moore of Greensboro, NC, and son, Patrick Cunningham of Kernersville, NC. He was a wonderful Grandfather to Kaitlyn Moore, Caroline Moore, George Moore, Mackenzie Cunningham and Amelia Cunningham and leaves behind one great grandson, Easton Paul Kendrick. Richard will be laid to rest in Salisbury National Cemetery and a Celebration of Life will be announced by the family. Colonial Funeral Home in Madison is serving the family.