Dorris Gwynne Cunningham Obituary (1931 - 2017)

Dorris G. Cunningham, also affectionately known as Dad, Grandpa or "Mr. C." was called home by his Heavenly Father on May 17, 2017 in Phoenix, Arizona at the age of 85, surrounded by his children.Dorris is survived by his five children: Darlene (Roger) Anderson, Judy (Marvin) Sharp, Neal (Ann) Cunningham, Terry (Debbie) Cunningham, and Donna Cunningham; 12 GRANDchildren: Joy, Luke, Jesse, Christopher, Ryan, Brandon, Lance, Andrew, Dustin, Melissa, Joshua and Ashley; and 16 Great GRANDchildren. He is also survived by his sister, Alma Jean King and brother, Leland Cunningham, both of Tennessee. He was preceded in death by his wife of 44 years, Glenda Elaine Robertson and grandson, Jesse Anderson.Dorris was born on November 15, 1931 to Hezron and Annie Mai Cunningham in the rolling hills of Watertown, Tennessee. His family moved to Arizona in 1942 in hope for a better climate for his Mother's health, where they stayed until 1952. He fell in love with Arizona and soon returned to marry the love of his life in October 1953. This is where their Love Story and Happily Ever After began! Uncle Sam called him to serve in the United States Army in December 1953 where he faithfully served his country. He loved his family and would do anything for them! He served the Lord with all his heart and was a Deacon in the church for many years and also served on the Board of Directors for several different mission organizations. He became a very successful businessman and was President of Valley Distributing: Yellow Front and Checker Auto when he retired in 1993. They decided to head back to beautiful Tennessee where he bought a farm and truly enjoyed retired life! Dorris would want you to know that his work here on earth is finally done. He received a call from his Savior for an appointment he couldn't refuse! This assignment came with a huge sign-on bonus: a long-awaited reunion with the wife he adored, a special grandson and family and friends he hasn't seen in a long time. His new mission takes him to a heavenly place where he will be smiling, feeding the hummingbirds, gardening, riding his John Deere tractor, joking and sharing to his heart's content. The music, laughter and love there are guaranteed! We are sure he is singing with his new angelic voice while Glenda plays the organ or piano.He left detailed instructions for his children to celebrate his life and the services will be held in Norene, Tennessee on May 27, 2017, 1:30 pm, Fall Creek Baptist Church, 11535 Cainsville Road followed by graveside services at Fairview Cemetery. All are welcome to attend and celebrate Dorris' life.The family would like to thank The Stratford Assisted Living employees, from the bottom of our hearts, for taking such great care of him these past three years.In lieu of flowers, Dorris requested that donations be given to Global Outreach at: 74 Kings Highway, Pontotoc, Mississippi 38863 Saturday, May 27, 20171:30 PM Fall Creek Baptist Church 11535 Cainsville Road Norene, Tennessee