Orville E. Cunningham

Mr. O.E. "Bud" Cunningham, 86, of Monroe, LA formerly of Las Cruces, New Mexico was born July 31, 1924 in Quinter, Kansas, and passed away peacefully February 1, 2011 in Monroe, LA. Bud was a veteran of World War II. Bud enjoyed many hours at Big Daddy Flea Market and Auctioning. Bud's survivors are his wife of 63 years, Faye Cunningham of Monroe, LA; daughters, Eugena Botschen and her husband Chuck of Houston, Texas, Sherrie McKenzie and her husband Bo of Monroe, LA; sons, Steve Cunningham and his wife Karen of Las Cruces, New Mexico, John Cunningham Sr. and his wife Linda of West Monroe, LA; 5 grandchildren and 8 great grandchildren; brothers, Ben Cunningham and his wife Karen of Spicewood, Texas, Ray Cunningham and his wife Donna of Lenexa, Kansas; sisters, Mildred Berry of Washington, N.J., Betty Jean Behren and her husband Monroe, of LeGrange, Texas; brother-in-law, James Lewis, Pleasant Grove, Utah. He was preceded in death by his parents, Floyd and Hester Cunningham and grandson, Sean Cunningham; several nieces and nephews. Graveside services to celebrate his life will be held at 10:00 AM, Tuesday, February 8, 2011 at The Masonic Cemetery in Las Cruces, New Mexico. Visitation will be held Monday, February 7, 2011 from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM at Getz Funeral Home in Las Cruces. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the charity of your choice. PDF Printable Version