Mr. Paul Glenn Cunningham, Jr.

Paul Glenn Cunningham, 83 of Charlotte, NC passed away March 6, 2016 peacefully after a lengthy illness. A native of Gastonia, NC, Paul was born on April 17, 1932 to the late Paul Glenn Cunningham Sr and Okie Smith Cunningham. He was also preceded in death by 3 brothers: Cecil, David and Roy. He is survived by his children: Glenn Cunningham & wife Donna of Anacortes, WA, Linda Merry of Boiling Spring Lakes, NC, Julie Nance and husband Paul of Davidson, NC, Phil Cunningham and wife Debbie of Wilmington, NC and Tim Cunningham and wife Cindy of Rome GA. He is also survived by 5 brothers and 3 sisters. Cunningham Brothers: Earl (Myrna); James, Gastonia, NC; Sam(Libby) Gastonia, NC; Gene(Nancy) San Antonio, TX and Wayne(Sue) San Antonio, TX . His Sisters: Kay Kirby, Mooresville, NC, Francis Givens (Ray) Hendersonville, NC and Martha Susan Brazzell of Charlotte NC. He had 9 Grandchildren, 18 Great-Grandchildren and numerous special nieces and nephews. Paul was a proud veteran, having served bravely and honorably as a Sergeant in the US Army in the Korean War. During his service he earned the Korean Service Medal with 1 Bronze Service Star and a United Nations Service Medal. Paul received his BA in Business from Belmont Abbey College where he, as a senior, served as Student Body President. He also played on both the basketball and baseball team. After graduation he began his career with International Harvester as a Sales Manager. He later went into business for himself, under the name “Cunningham Creations” where he manufactured and sold his baseball training aid invention, “Control-a-fli” and later his line of precision balanced golf putters, including the “Clique” putter. Paul was an athlete, very competitive in all sports. He loved golf, billiards, baseball, bowling, and tennis, ping pong, you name it. He participated and won several medals in the NC Senior Olympic Games. He enjoyed competing with his brothers and his children in all sports. Paul gave a lot of time and energy to helping others. He was involved in Starclaire Athletic Association and took care of the fields. For years he served as a substitute teacher at Huntingtowne Farms Elementary. He also served as a volunteer at CMC Hospital (Mercy South). Paul was involved with the Knights of Columbus and enjoyed serving. He will be missed by many. The family will receive friends at a visitation on Monday March 21st at the Summersett Funeral Home, 1315 W Innes St Salisbury, NC 28144 from 12:00PM until 1:30PM, followed by a graveside service with military honors at 2:00PM at the National Cemetery, 202 Government Rd. Salisbury, NC 28144. Rev. Ricky Alan Brackett officiating. Summersett Funeral Home is serving the Cunningham family. Online condolences may be made at www.summersettfuneralhome.com.

Mr. Paul Glenn Cunningham, Jr.

April 17, 1932 - March 6, 2016