PHONE: (972) 562-2601
David Franklin Cunningham
December 31, 1938 - January 27, 2008
David Franklin Cunningham, age 69, of McKinney, Texas passed away January 27, 2008, at his home. He was born
December 31, 1938, in San Angelo, Texas to James Claude and Hazel (Orr) Cunningham. On April 1, 1961 he married
Monya Steed in Midland, Texas. David grew up in Midland, Texas. He graduated from Midland High School and Texas A & M
University with a Bachelors of Business Administration Degree. He was a member of the Texas A & M Corps of Cadets.
David worked for Humble Oil and Refining Company. He founded K-C Fuel Company Inc. and Cunningham Restaurants Inc. at
the age of 26 where he served as President and CEO. After selling his businesses he formed DF Cunningham Inc., a private
investigations company. David served on the Board of Directors for seventeen years at 1st National Bank in Gordon, Texas
and served for several years on the Gordon Development Corporation as President in Gordon, Texas. He was a member of
Faith Fellowship Church, McKinney, Texas. He is survived by his wife, Monya Cunningham of McKinney, Texas; children,
Michele “Missy” Clayton of McKinney, Texas; Christopher Cunningham and his wife, Amy of Mansfield, Texas; Hank
Cunningham and his wife, Tina of Arlington, Texas; grandchildren, Denver Cunningham, Callie Clayton, Caden Cunningham,
Hannah Cunningham and Mason Cunningham; brother, James A. Cunningham and a host of other family members and
friends. He was preceded in death by his parents and his brother, John Michael Cunningham. Funeral services will be held at
10:00 a.m., Wednesday, January 30, 2008, in the Turrentine-Jackson-Morrow Chapel with Dr. Thomas Beaty of Clifton, Texas
and Pastor Rob Gore of Faith Fellowship Church in McKinney officiating. Interment will follow at Ridgeview Memorial Park,
Allen, Texas. The family will receive friends during a visitation on Tuesday evening beginning at 6:00 p.m., at TurrentineJackson-Morrow Funeral Home.
Memorials
Monya, I don't know if you remembering me teaching your children at Gordon,
but I wanted you to know how sorry I was to hear about David. I sometimes
think of you and the children and wonder how you are doing. I will keep you in
my thoughts and prayers. Tell Missy and Chris hello. I didn't teach Hank so he
won't know who I am.
KAYE TIDWELL, FEBRUARY 5, 2008
We really will miss David at our yearly gatherings in December. Texas A & M
Class of '61 has lost another brother. But he is in a better place, now.
CHARLES E. OUALLINE ' 61, FEBRUARY 4, 2008
From the Class of 1957, Midland High School, Midland, Texas. David is so
very fond in our memories! He was a special young man who grew to be an
extraordinary man. His family is in our prayers.
JANE NEILL SAMPLES, JANUARY 31, 2008
To: David Cunningham Family I was a classmate of David's ( MHS '57 ) and I
just wanted to express my deepest condolences for your loss. Our class
members in the Austin area get together a couple of times a year and
everyone always asks about David. He was highly respected and a friend to
me for which I will always remember. Again, I'm so sorry at David's passing.
God bless your family. Henry
HENRY E. MEADOWS, JANUARY 31, 2008
My memories of David are ALL wonderful---he was a very nice friend thru Jr.
High and High School--- he will be missed by all of us who were lucky enough
to know him!!! Diana David Weyman (Midland)
DIANA DAVID WEYMAN, JANUARY 31, 2008
My thoughts and prayers are with you. God Bless, Preston
PRESTON BRIDGEWATER, JANUARY 29, 2008
Was just talking with Jack Wilkinson about our senior trip to Mexico in 1957
and David was on that trip. Remembering all the fun we had while on the trip.
I'm glad I got to share a part of his life. He will be greatly missed.
OLIN P DAVIS, JANUARY 29, 2008
Enjoyed David's good conversations and friendship at our mini reunions at
Lake B. Will miss his presence there and his great stories. Thoughts and
prayers are with you. Bob '61 New Braunfels
ROBERT GOEBEL, JANUARY 29, 2008
David will always be remembered as a special friend and classmate and
roommate from those days at Aggieland, and someone I was privileged to
know through the years. The A&M Class of '61 was a special group who
salutes one of our own. To Monya and all the family, please know and
remember that many people are thinking of you during this time with loving
memory and deepest sympathy. Dean Hosier, Class of '61.
DEAN HOSIER, JANUARY 29, 2008
David was a high school football teammate and fellow classmate of mine at
Midland High School. On the field you could always depend on David to give it
all he had. He was a great teammate and friend on and off the field.
LARRY G. COOPER, JANUARY 29, 2008
David was a great friend and fellow Aggie Classmate. He will be missed by all
the "Band of Brothers". Our thoughts and prayers are with Monya and his
children. Play Silver Taps in y ourhearts Ole Army. A goog Ag has gone to be
with the Lord. Mike Ogg `61
DON MIKE OGG, JANUARY 28, 2008
Family Owned Since 1945
Turrentine-Jackson-Morrow is the premier provider of funeral services in North Texas, with seven convenient locations and three beautiful memorial
parks. We are a locally owned family business that has served North Texas for over 70 years. Families who visit us receive the highest quality of
professionalism and service, with compassion and care that are unsurpassed.
Share
Copyright
2015
(972) 562-2601