Sammie L. Cunningham Sr.'s Obituary
Decatur – Sammie L. Cunningham, Sr, 69, of Decatur, IL, passed away Monday, July 29, 2019.
Sammie was born August 1, 1949, in Haywood County, TN, the son of Willie Lee and Annie Kitt (Parker) Cunningham. Sammie loved pets and worked as a pet groomer for many years. He married Laura M. Davis December 4, 1979 in Decatur.
Surviving is his wife, Laura of Decatur; children: Carlette Cunningham of Springfield, Eric Stovall of OH, Maurice Davis of Decatur, Taneah Davis of Centralia, Sammie Cunningham, Jr of Decatur, Cassandra (Johnny) Johnson of Decatur and Carlos Cunningham of Decatur; a host of grandchildren and great grandchildren; siblings: Jerry Cunningham of Decatur, Robert Cunningham of Decatur, John Thomas Cunningham of Decatur, Henry Thomas Cunningham of CA, Mary Bradford of Decatur, Annie Pearl Cunningham of Decatur, Sarah Evans of Decatur, Laura Douglas of Decatur, Stella Douglas of Decatur, and Annie Ruth Carney of VA; many nieces nephews other relatives and friends.
Sammie was preceded in death by his parents, seven brothers, two sisters and one grandson.
Visitation will be from 1 to 2 pm Saturday, August 3, 2019 at the Graceland/Fairlawn Funeral Home with graveside services to follow at 2:30 pm in Graceland Cemetery.
Arrangements by Graceland/Fairlawn Funeral Home and Cremation Center, 2091 N. Oakland Avenue, Decatur, IL 62526. Condolences and memories may be shared at www.gracelandfairlawn.com.
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