Wednesday, January 15, 2025 10:05 am

Robert 'Bob' Cunningham, 93, of Union Mills, NC, passed away January 7, 2025.

He was born to Courtlandt and Lovell Cunningham, September 6, 1931 in Oak Park, Illinois.

A graduate from the University of Miami Robert worked as an Airline Pilot for over 30 years. He was a man of many business ventures including contracting and tax preparation.

He was preceded in death by his parents and his brother, Cortlandt Cunningham.

He is survived by his wife Sharon, his children Robert Cunningham II, Stephani Cunningham Ruppe (Anthony), his grandchildren, Katelynn Ruppe, Gwendolyn Earls (Jeremiah), Evelynn Burch (Nathan), his nephews and niece, James Cunningham (Mary), John Cunningham (Holly), Jay Cunningham (Beth), Heather Youngs, and Eric Youngs and numerous great nieces and nephews.

Visitation will be 1-2pm January 25 at Golden Valley Church. A celebration of life to follow at 2pm officiated by Rev. Tom Elkins and Jim Cunningham.

In lieu of flowers please donate to the Prostate Cancer Foundation.

McMahan's Funeral Home & Crematory is serving the family.