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Arlie Cunningham Obituary

Arlie Ronald Cunningham CORRYTON, TN - Arlie Ronald Cunningham, age 73, of Corryton, TN and Goose Creek, SC, passed away Monday, August 25, of liver cancer. He was a retired veteran having served 4 years active duty in the US Marine Corps, 4 years in the US Naval Reserve, and 16 years active duty in the US Navy. After his military career, he was employed by the Charleston County Sheriff's Office in Charleston, SC as a Detention Officer. He was preceded in death by his parents, Arlie Dardis and Grace Ball Cunningham of Knoxville, his first wife and the mother of his children, Wanda Reed Cunningham and his eldest daughter, Linda Bernice Mullen. He is survived by his wife, Linda Moore Cunningham; and two daughters, Angela Denise Weatherford of Ladson, SC and Rhonda Melissa Thompson of Knoxville. He has seven grandchildren and two great-grandchildren: Christina Marie Stanley and her children Orion and Nevaeh of Panama City Beach, FL; Kevin Ronald Mullen of Charlotte, NC; Meagan Renee Taylor of Ladson, SC; Ashley Brooke Taylor of Monks Corner, SC; Faith Carrie Thompson, Parker James Thompson, and Paige Jeanette Thompson of Knoxville. He is also survived by one sister, Wilma Denton of Kodak, TN and three brothers, Jerry and his wife Carolyn, David, and Calvin Cunningham, all of Knoxville; two sons-in-law, Randy Thompson of Knoxville and Charles Stewart of Ladson, SC; a very special brother and sister-in-law, John and Sarah Moore of Jasper, TN; and special fishing, pinochle, and traveling buddies, Bill and Darlene Polander of Corryton, TN. The family will receive friends Thursday, August 28, 2014 from 5-7 p.m. at Lynnhurst-Greenwood Chapel, 2300 Adair Dr. with the funeral service to follow with Rev. Steven Doyle officiating. Family and friends will meet 11:45 a.m. at New Gray Cemetery, 2724 Western Ave. Friday for the 12 p.m. interment. Memorials may be made to Rutherford Memorial United Methodist Church or the Corryton Hospitality Pantry, P.O. Box 96, Corryton, TN 37721 or to the charity of your choice. Condolences may be offered at www.lynnhurstchapel.com. Visit our guestbook at www.legacy.com/obituaries/ charleston

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Published by Charleston Post & Courier from Aug. 26 to Aug. 27, 2014.

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richard arnold

August 1, 2015

Ron we served in Okinawa together and I appreciated knowing you and serving with you

August 30, 2014

I am so sorry for your loss. May the God of comfort (2 Cor. 1:3) hear your prayers and give you a measure of his peace during this time.

Deb Huffaker

August 30, 2014

Ms. Rhonda, I am so very sorry for your loss. Please know that I'll be praying for you and your family.

Julie and Mike Hall

August 28, 2014

Prayers for your family as you celebrate Ron's life. We were so happy you all could come for the reunion. God bless you all and give you peace.
Julie and Mike Hall
( irene' Gaddis Tackett's Daughter)

Terrie McGoron

August 28, 2014

Rest in peace, Ronnie. Our thoughts and prayers and love to all of our Cunningham family. You are always in our hearts. Terrie & Pat McGoron - Cincinnati, OH

Christina stanley

August 28, 2014

I love you grandpa! You will be greatly missed! May you rest in peace until we meet again someday.

Jim &Betty Whaley

August 27, 2014

Our deepest sympathy to our friend, Linda. We had the pleasure of knowing Ron & Linda foe a few short years and they were such a delightful and caring couple. God be with you now and in the days to come. Your friends, Jim & Betty whaley

Betty Wright

August 27, 2014

With deepest sympathy for your loss. May the Lord give you all peace and comfort!!!

Dorothy Keathley

August 27, 2014

My prayers and thoughts are with the family during this time. I pray God's strength for you all.

Marietta Clark

August 27, 2014

My heart and prayers are with you Linda. You and Ron were so supportive for Reva and myself. He was such a joy to be around. Rest in peace my friend.

Debbie Allen

August 27, 2014

praying for the family,may God bless and comfort you through your time of loss and sorrow.

Jerry Cunningham Sr

August 27, 2014

Only one life, It will soon be past. Only what is done for Christ will last. Life is short, Eternity is long in fact it is forever. I encourage you to give your life to Jesus Christ today.

Jerry Cunningham SR

August 26, 2014

A man who served his country in 2 different branches of the military and left a legacy of kindness. A model Husband, Father & Brother.
He will truly be missed.

Hollie White

August 26, 2014

My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this time. Ron was a wonderful man. He will be missed by many.

meagan taylor

August 26, 2014

It just still doesnt seem real that youre gone. I keep hoping its not true. i just wish you were still here. I mean who else can make me laugh so easily? Well I love you grandpa. Im glad youre pain free and in a better place now. You will always be my number 1 and hero. Thank you for being so strong for as long as you did. I cant wait to see you again. I love you. Rest easy big guy. ?

Glenda and Ill Jerry Weatherford and family.

August 26, 2014

Im so glad I got to meet you Ron..GERALD LOVED YOU VERY MUCH AND SO RESPECTED YOU.GOD BLESS YOU AND FAMILY.

Laura McInerney

August 26, 2014

Linda, You are in my prayers.
God Bless,
Laura McInerney (Skeetz and Tom's daughter)

Anne Twigg

August 26, 2014

My sincere condolences to the Cunningham family. Ron will be sadly missed. Both he & Rick shared-a-ride for many years, as they worked together at Charleston Sheriff's Dept. and now both are gone on. My prayers for comfort go out to the family in their time of loss. I know they have many cherished memories.

Brent & Michelle Robinson

August 26, 2014

Our thoughts & prayers are with you all.

Linda Treadwell

August 26, 2014

Linda, you are in my thoughts & prayers.

Fred Bolz

August 26, 2014

Rest in Peace Shipmate. Your Long journey is over. I fondly remember our time together, Me, You Rick Twigg, Simmons and Bright watching all those prisoners.
I will miss talking to you and seeing you when you would come to Goose Creek.

Peggy Julian

August 26, 2014

Sending blessings to you and your family.

Angie Weatherford

August 26, 2014

I feel so lucky to have had such a wonderful father. Where do I begin? You taught us so many great things that I coudnt possibly name them all. Most importantly, you taught me to love life and cherish family and friends. You were a wonderful grandfather also. Ill never stop missing you but I know in my heart that we WILL meet again and continue the journey. I love you with all my heart and so very proud that you were my dad. Until I see you again, RIP You are my hero. Love, Angie

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