Thomas J. Cunningham

Thomas Jerald “Jerry” Cunningham, 77, of Malvern passed away at his favorite place to be, deer camp, on November 27, 2014. Jerry was born on April 21, 1937 to Lois and Earnest Cunningham. Jerry owned his own heat and air business for many years and believed in hard work. He loved to play too. Jerry enjoyed fishing, golfing and hunting. He was a member of the River Bend Hunt Club. He also loved to ride 4 wheelers, although he was kidded for never getting it out of first gear, which earned him the nickname “Putt-putt”.
Jerry is preceded in death by his parents; his wife of 33 years, Pauline Collins; and one son, Patrick “Butch” Cunningham.
Jerry is survived by his son, Jerry (Kellie) Cunningham of Alexander, AR; three daughters, Pam (Jeff) Keene of Axle, TX, Angela Briar of Gardner, KS, and Kim Pohe of Hot Springs, AR. Jerry also leaves behind eight grandchildren, Jason Cunningham, Midge Chandler, Shauna O’Sullivan, Ashlea Beene, Bradley Briar, Brittany Briar, Keifer Price, and Kynlee Cunningham; eight great-grandchildren, MaKayla, Christian, Silver, Thunder, Jude, Jade, Beckett and Ryan. Jerry is also survived by his nephew and best friend, James (Debbie) Kesterson of Carthage, whom Jerry spent every day with.
Visitation was held at Atkinson Funeral Home Chapel on Monday, December 1, 2014 from 6-8 pm. Graveside services will be held at 10:00 December 2, 2014 at Harp Cemetery in Malvern. Honorary Pallbearers are the guys at deer camp and the River Bend Hunt Club.
Arrangements are entrusted to Atkinson Funeral Home in Malvern.