Theodore “Ted” Cunningham, a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather was born on February 14, 1940, in Guadalupe County, Texas to Louis Cunningham Sr. and Willie Maude Webster-Cunningham. He was the youngest of twelve siblings. He was joined in matrimony in 1960 to Sarah Williams. To them was born 3 children: Ola Cunningham-McKinney, Theodore Bland Cunningham, and Barry Cunningham.
Mr. Cunningham attended San Antonio ISD and La Vernia High School. He was employed with Alamo Iron Works in San Antonio, Texas for 42 years, working his way from Foundryman to Brass Foundry Department Supervisor. He enjoyed sports and made time to be a part of the community softball leagues, playing as a member of several winning teams. He was well known for hitting amazing homeruns, batting balls straight out of the park.
Theodore Cunningham moved swiftly from labor to reward on September 16th, 2023. In the arms of eternity, he is reunited with his parents, his siblings, and his beloved son, Theodore Bland Cunningham, who preceded him in death.
He leaves behind a family who will forever cherish his memories: his loving wife, Sarah Cunningham; his devoted children, daughter, Ola Cunningham McKinney and son and daughter in-law, Barry and De Cunningham; his cherished grandchildren, Alexandria McKinney, Derric McKinney, and Danica McKinney; and great-grandson, Joaquin Gants, as well as a host of extended family and friends.
Services to celebrate Theodore Cunningham’s life will be held on September 29, 2023, at Clearview Baptist Church in Kingsbury, Texas. Services will begin at 11:30 AM. Burial will be at the Garden of Memories Cemetery with repast to be held at The Silver Center in Seguin, Texas.