Ernest Vann Cunningham, 89, of Chattanooga, died on Saturday, July 18, 2015.
Mr. Cunningham was born in Lynchburg, Tn. and raised in Moore County. He was retired from Nabisco Brands Inc. and had previously worked at U.S. Pipe for 19 years. He was a former member of Wauhatchie United Methodist Church and a current member of Holly Ave. United Methodist Church.
He was preceded in death by his son, Joe William Cunningham; parents, James and Thelma Cunningham; brothers, Robert and Raymond Cunningham; and sisters, Norma Hatchett and Della Burch.
Surviving are his wife of 64 years, Joan R. Cunningham; sons, J. Vann (Jerri) Cunningham of Ft. Worth, TX and Ernest J. (Hollie) Cunningham of Snow Flake, AZ; daughter, Lou Ann (David) Hoodenpyle of New Hope, TN; seven grandchildren; brothers, John (Shirley) Cunningham and Frank (Carolyn) Cunningham; and several nieces and nephews.
Visitation will be from 5-8 p.m. on Tuesday, July 21, and 10-11 a.m. on Wednesday, July 22.
Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, July 22, 2015 at the funeral home with Reverend Vernon Windom officiating. Burial will follow at Lakewood Memory Gardens West.
Memorial donations may be made to Holly Avenue United Methodist Church, 415 Holly Ave., South Pittsburg, Tn. 37380.
Arrangements are by the East Chapel of Chattanooga Funeral Home, Crematory, and Florist, 404 South Moore Road.
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