Obituary for Bill Cunningham

June 5, 1941 - March 14, 2024

Bill Cunningham age 82 of Crossville, Tennessee died on Thursday, March 14, 2024 at Cumberland Medical Center in Crossville.

He was born on June 5, 1941 in Grandview, Tennessee to the late Melvin and Cecile Gibson Cunningham. Bill worked at Southern Silk Mills for many years and ended his career working at Fairfield Glade Community Club. He enjoyed woodworking and inventing things. He also loved gardening, horses and all kinds of animals. Bill was a member of Central Baptist Church in Crossville. 

Bill was also preceded in death by his half-brothers John and Bob Davenport.

Survivors include his wife of 63 years Sherry M. Cunningham of Crossville, Tennessee; children Carrie Wolfe, Linda Reagan, and Scott (Darlene) Cunningham all of Crossville; sister Jane Sharpe of Ft. Oglethorpe, Georgia; grandchildren Leslie (Ryan) Looper of Cookeville, Tennessee, Miranda (Tyler) Sims of Crossville, Jeremy (Holly) Wolfe of Lebanon, Tennessee, Corey (Breanna) Chavis of Crossville, and Kali Cunningham of Crossville; and great grandchildren Rylan and Haylin Looper, Hayden and Brylee Sims, Ryker and Ridge Wolfe, and Alexis, Kylee, and Raelee Chavis.

Funeral services will be held on Saturday, March 23, 2024 at 4:00 p.m. in the Chapel of Vaughn Funeral Home with Rev. Randy Bell and Rev. Stephen Zimmerman officiating. Interment will follow at Stebbins Cemetery in Grandview. The family will receive friends on Saturday, March 23, 2024 from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. at Vaughn Funeral Home. 

Vaughn Funeral Home of Spring City is in charge of the arrangements of Bill Cunningham and asks that you share your memories and condolences with his family on our website www.vaughn-funeral-home.com.

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