Gary R Cunningham
August 31, 1953 ~ August 10, 2017
Gary Cunningham
63, of Greenwood, died August 10, 2017. Gary was born August 31, 1953 in Indianapolis, IN, to the late Ray Cunningham and Ida (Murphy) Cunningham.
Gary worked as a pipe fitter for Ford Motor Company and Delphi, retiring after 20 years of service. He also enjoyed collecting cars, building home and boating.
Survivors include his wife, Jeannine (DeLap) Cunningham, a son; Derek Cunningham, a brother; Larry Cunningham and his wife Karen, a sister; Tina McManama and her husband Ron and several nieces and nephews.
As per his wishes, a celebration time of Gary’s Life will be held on Thursday August 17th from 5-8pm at Carlisle – Branson Funeral Service & Crematory, Mooresville.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in Gary’s memory to Riley Children’s Hospital. Envelopes will be provided at the funeral home.
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You will be missed my friend! God has called you home where you have no worries or pain. We will meet again someday because of our faith! Thank you for all you taught me growing up as the “Kid” at Ford,I owe a lot of my knowledge to you Gary. I am a better person today because of you!
Gary, miss you friend. Our years at Ford were the best years of my life. I always loved getting an assignment with you, it would never seem like work then. Over the years there were hours leaning over our toolboxes drinking coffee and talking. Would love that one more time. Our GM time wasn’t as good, we usually had different assignments but made it through. We will make up the time one of these days. Put in a good word for me up there, it is never long down here. Rest in Peace now brother, love you.
Gary, you had the best sense of humor, of anyone I know. Our times at Delphi, were some fun days, I learned just how intelligent you were. I’ll never forget those drives, from Indy, to Kokomo together. We had some great talks. I’ll never forget you brother, and I’ll see you soon!
Gary, thank you for making life at work so much easier. You are such a kind, good-hearted man. Thanks for being part of my life, even if it was a short time!
Goodbyes hurt the most, when the story was not finished… Uncle Gary, I will never understand why you were called home so soon. You were far too young. I am glad you are no longer suffering, but we miss you dearly. Family gatherings will never be the same. So thankful I had the opportunity to sit with you and have some last laughs (including selling your RV). That’s how I will always remember you. I’m grateful my girls are old enough to remember you and grateful to have you as my uncle. You will never be forgotten. We love you, Carisa, Kylee and Malia “We little knew that morning that God was going to call your name. In life we loved you dearly, in death we do the same. It broke our hearts to lose you, you did not go alone; for part of us went with you, the day God called you home. You left us peaceful memories, your love is still our guide; and though we cannot see you, you are always at our side. Our family chain is broken, and nothing seems the same; but as God calls us one by one, the chain will link again.”
He only takes the best. RIP Gary
I am so grateful to have you as my brother and best friend. You have always been there when I needed help, you taught me so much about life and many of your skills. Your wit and humor will be missed by many, your leaving a gap that cannot be filled. Although your out of my sight, you will never be out of my mind! Until we meet again, love you and give our parents a hug!
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Our hearts are broken…another link to our family chain has broken. The memories you’ve left with us…your witty jokes, your kind hearted spirit…you kept us laughing til the end…those will remain forever in our hearts. You were taken way too soon, but finally no more suffering. RIH, Gary…you will be sadly missed! We love you!!
We miss you so much already. You were taken too soon. Holidays and special occasions will never be the same without you. The hurt we have over losing you is deep but our memories of you will last forever.
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Gary always, always made us smile and laugh. Truly a kind and thoughtful man. My heart goes out to all of his family – he will be sorely missed.
We love you Gary, and we hope you have a good time in heaven. Say hi to great grandma and grandpa for me! We’re thinking about you!