James Edgar Cunningham 96, of St. Joseph, Missouri, passed away Tuesday, April 18, 2023 in a Leavenworth, KS. health care center. He was born September 15, 1926 in St. Joseph, MO, son of the late Georgia and Elmer Cunningham.
He served in the United States Army and is a veteran of World War II. He was owner and operator of Cunningham & Merritt Construction for over 40 years. He enjoyed fishing, deer hunting, traveling, going to Las Vegas, playing cards.
James was preceded in death by wife, Maxine Cunningham, parents, brothers, George and John Cunningham, sisters, Delora "Sis" Phoenix, Wilma Jean Sollars, and Florence "Babe" Penland.
Survivors include sons, Jim F. (Mary) Cunningham, Joe (Janesa) Cunningham, and both of St. Joseph, MO, grandchildren: Erin (Buster) Drowns, and Jamie Coy, great granddaughter, Kendalynn Coy, brother, Walt Cunningham, and sister, Leah Carroll.
The family will receive friends from 6 - 8:00 pm on Friday at the Rupp Funeral Home. Funeral services and public live stream; 10:00 am, Saturday, April 22, 2023 at the Rupp Funeral Home, Rev. Jim Barnett officiating. The Interment will be at the Memorial Park Cemetery.
