Eddie Dean Cunningham, 65, of Macon, IL passed away on Wednesday (Oct. 19, 2011) at St. Mary’s Hospital.
A service to celebrate Eddie’s life will be held at 1:00 p.m. Saturday (Oct. 22, 2011) at Dawson & Wikoff Funeral Home, Macon. Visitation will be from 11:00-1:00 on Saturday at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be directed to the family.
Mr. Cunningham was born on April 17, 1946 in Moweaqua, IL, the son of Edmund and Esther (Davis) Cunningham. He retired from Norfolk & Southern Railroad after many years of service. Eddie was a member of Macon United Pentecostal Church. He loved to cook and fish, but most of all he loved his family. Eddie was a good man who loved the Lord and would help anyone in need. He married Judith Ann Nihiser on April 28, 1964.
Surviving is his wife: Judith Ann Cunningham of Macon, IL; children: Jill (Bob) Prahl of Champaign, IL, Patty (Jim) Nottingham of Macon, IL, Barb Crist and Kelly Hiter of Macon, IL, Rich Cunningham and Lisa Cisco of Macon, IL; sisters: Lucille McDonald of Macon, IL, JoAnn (Elmer) Taylor of Weldon, IL, Edith (Louie) Logan of Decatur, IL, Dolly (Richard) Zerfowski of Macon, IL, Paulette Harper of Decatur, IL; grandchildren: Chuck Crist, Skyler and Amanda Prahl, Dalton and Breanna Cunningham; step-grandchildren: Tyler and Audrey Cisco and Robert, Amanda and Katie Hiter; great grandchildren: Cameron Dean, Colby Fore, Jakob Prahl, Colton Prahl, Ethan Prahl; God children: Kelli and Matt Williams; many loved nieces, nephews and in-laws; special friends: Joe and Sue Williams.
He was preceded in death by his parents, eight brothers and two sisters.
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| Joe & Sheryl Murray |
Our sympathy |
November 3, 2011 |
To the Cunningham family,
Our condolences for your family's loss. We know what Ed meant to the Williams family. When Brent and Lindsay were with Matt and Kelly at Ed & Judy's they were always so kind and gracious to them. May time help to heal your loss.
Prayerfully,
Joe, Sheryl, Ryan, Brent and Lindsay (Murray) Ashley
| Julia Gonzalez |
My Condolences for the Family |
October 31, 2011 |
For Jesus taught that someday “all those in the memorial tombs” will be resurrected. John 5:28
Isaiah 25:8: He will actually swallow up death forever, and the Sovereign Lord Jehovah will certainly wipe the tears from all faces. And the reproach of his people he will take away from all the earth, for Jehovah himself has spoken [it].
Revelation 21: 3, 4: " With that I heard a loud voice from the throne say: “Look! The tent of God is with mankind, and he will reside with them, and they will be his peoples. And God himself will be with them. 4 And he will wipe out every tear from their eyes, and death will be no more, neither will mourning nor outcry nor pain be anymore. The former things have passed away.”
For more reference about this wonderful hope you can visit www.watchtower.org
| Mara Estero |
My Condolences for the Family |
October 31, 2011 |
WHEN A LOVED ONE DIES
Have you lost a loved one in death? The pain, the grief, and the feelings of helplessness can seem unbearable. At such times, we need to go to God’s Word for comfort. (2 Corinthians 1:3, 4) The Bible helps us to understand how Jehovah and Jesus feel about death. Jesus, who perfectly reflected his Father, knew the pain of losing someone in death. (John 14:9) When he was in Jerusalem, Jesus used to visit Lazarus and his sisters, Mary and Martha, who lived in the nearby town of Bethany. They became close friends. The Bible says: “Jesus loved Martha and her sister and Lazarus.” (John 11:5) Though, Lazarus died. How did Jesus feel about losing his friend? The account tells us that Jesus joined Lazarus’ relatives and friends as they grieved over this loss. Seeing them, Jesus was deeply moved. He “groaned in the spirit and became troubled.” Then, the account says, “Jesus gave way to tears.” (John 11:33, 35) Did Jesus’ grief mean that he had no hope? Not at all. In fact, Jesus knew that something wonderful was about to happen. (John 11:3, 4) Still, he felt the pain and sorrow that death brings. In a way, Jesus’ grief is encouraging to us. It teaches us that Jesus and his Father, Jehovah, hate death. But Jehovah God is able to fight and overcome that enemy! Let us see what God enabled Jesus to do.
For more reference about this wonderful hope you can visit www.watchtower.org
| bob jeppson |
mr &mrs |
October 21, 2011 |
I am so sorry. I know that god is taking care of dean. He was a good man. I wish I couldve seen more of him. Again my condolences.
