Don Cunningham

Mr. Donald “Don” Earl Cunningham, age 76, of Concord, passed away Wednesday, September 22, 2021 at Accordius at Concord.

The family will receive friends Saturday, September 25 from 1 to 2 pm at First Baptist Church. A service to celebrate Don’s life, including military honors, will be held at 2 pm with Rev. Dr. Jim Collier officiating.

Don was born December 17, 1944 in Loma Linda, California. He was preceded in death by his parents, Algie and Stella Frizzell Cunningham; his daughter, Kathy Wiley; and siblings, Jacqueline, Irma, Dick, Mac, Barry, Jimmy, and Johnny.

Don proudly served our country in the US Army during the Vietnam War. He enjoyed fishing and was an avid NASCAR fan. He was also an active member of First Baptist Church. Don was a very special man who will be missed by all those who knew and loved him.

Left to cherish his memory is his wife, Linda Luck Cunningham; daughter, Kimberly Gallegos of Colorado Springs, CO; sons, Kenneth Sackett, Donnie Cunningham, Jr. of Pueblo, CO, Troy Cunningham of Denver, CO, and David Cunningham and wife, Kristine of Harrisburg; brothers, Ray and Danny Wayne Cunningham of Oregon; 8 grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; numerous nieces, nephews, other loving relatives, and his fur baby, TC.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorials be made to First Baptist Church, P.O. Box 643, Concord, NC 28026-0643.