Jerry Lane Cunningham's Obituary
Jerry Lane Cunningham age 77, of Fredonia passed away on Saturday, August 22, 2020 at Reed’s Cove Rehabilitation in Wichita. Jerry was born on April 2, 1943 in Fredonia, KS the son of Francis W. and Helen (Shue) Cunningham.
Jerry was a graduate of Fredonia High School class of 1961. In February 1968, Jerry married Wanda McCarty. Jerry and Wanda were married for 24 years until her death of October 8, 1992. On December 16, 1995 Jerry married Ronda Walker, and she survives at their home.
Jerry worked as a Supervisor in the Aircraft industry for several years. He then worked for Midwest Minerals, the Peter Pan restaurant and Mrs. C’s restaurant. Jerry was a past member of the Fredonia Masonic Lodge, he enjoyed hunting and fishing, going to Casinos, and driving around in the country just to look at the deer. Most importantly, Jerry loved telling stories, and being with his family.
Including his wife Ronda, survivors are:
Four Children:
Ronda Culbertson and husband Joey of Fredonia, KS
Terry Cunningham and wife Nancy of Fredonia, KS
Tony Walker and wife Tina of Fredonia, KS
Tony Cunningham and wife Mindy of Fredonia, KS
Siblings:
Larry Cunningham and wife Sherry of Wichita, KS
Tom Cunningham and wife Janice of Tonganoxie, KS
Tim Cunningham and wife Sherri of Neosho, MO
Rick Cunningham and wife Dee of Fredonia, KS
Marilyn Kimzey of Oklahoma City, OK
Debby Reed of Burlington, KS
Kristy Lee and husband Larry of Wichita, KS
Tony Cunningham and wife Jackie of Wichita, KS
Randy Cunningham and wife Lena of Overland Park, KS
17 grandchildren and 12 great grandchildren
Jerry was preceded in death by his parents, first wife Wanda, daughters: Krista Cunningham and Shelly O’Neal and Brother Terry Cunningham.
Funeral services will be held on Friday, August 28, 2020 at 2:00 PM at Countryside Funeral Home in Fredonia with Mike Myers officiating. Visitation will be held 2 hours prior to service time from noon-2:00 PM, with cremation to follow. Memorials have been suggested to the Fresenius Kidney Care Center in Chanute and may be left with or mailed to the funeral home. Online condolences may be left at: www.countrysidefh.com. Services entrusted to: Countryside Funeral Home 420 S. 20th St., P.O. Box 247, Fredonia, KS 66736
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