Gerald James "Jerry" Cunningham Obituary (1929 - 2014)

Gerald James "Jerry" Cunningham Lansing Passed away Monday, October 27, 2014 at age 84. Born November 19, 1929 to Marion and Georgia Cunningham in Fowler, Michigan. Jerry was a graduate of St. Mary's school in Lansing. He enlisted in the U.S. Army and honorably served his country. Jerry went on to work as a Cam Grinder for General Motors where he would later retire after 30 years. Jerry loved music, especially polka music, and in his younger years he played in a band with his brothers. In his spare time he enjoyed hunting and fishing and building things, he was a great carpenter. He was a second father to many people including his nieces and nephews. Jerry will always be remembered as a generous, kind hearted man who was always in a good mood. Preceding him in death were his daughter, Cheryl Chavira; twin brother, Harold Cunningham; brother, Leonard Cunningham; sister, Mary Ellen Scott and his parents. Surviving are his girlfriend, Jean Jones; son, Jim Cunningham; 2 grandchildren; sister, Loretta Kappler; brother, Don Cunningham; nieces and nephews, Mike (Linda) Cunningham, Beth Corn, Gary (Mary) Cunningham, Clay Cunningham, Jim (Judy) Cunningham, Jeff (Ann) Cunningham, Michael (Mammie) Wood, Christine (Art) Doelker, Ronald (Peggy) Cunningham, Patricia (Don) Sairls, Greg (Debbie) Scott, Pat (Denise) Scott, Tracy Scott as well as many other extended family and friends. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, November 3, 2014 at Skinner Funeral Home, Lansing Chapel. Family will receive friends one hour prior to the service for visitation. For those desiring, memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association. For online condolences please visit www.SkinnerFuneralHomes.com