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Obituary For Farris Luther Cunningham, Jr.
Mr. Farris Luther Cunningham, Jr. passed away Sunday, December 29, 2024.
Funeral service Sunday, January 5, 2025 1:30pm Cassie Coote-Brown Memorial Chapel at Perry J. Brown Funeral Home 909 East Market Street Greensboro, North Carolina. Visitation 1pm.
Burial will follow at Lakeview Cemetery 3600 North O'Henry Boulevard Greensboro, North Carolina.
Farris Luther Cunningham, Jr. (Pete also affectionately known as “Big Ham”) of the late Ella Mae Friday and Farris Cunningham, Sr., was born in Lincolnton, North Carolina, on February 8, 1948, one of five siblings. He was raised to have a deep sense of pride and strong work ethic. Surrounded by his devoted family, he departed this life on Sunday, December 29, 2024, at Moses Cone Hospital in Greensboro, NC.
An avid learner, Farris graduated from Dudley High School in Greensboro, NC in 1968. Shortly thereafter, he began what would be an impressive career with Gilbarco, Incorporated. Farris was wise and knowledgeable about so many topics. He was a dedicated and talented employee of Gilbarco Inc. for 40 years until his retirement in 2010.
He married Bessie Lee Mayfield in 1968, and together they had a son, Eddie Cunningham. They were married until her death in 1969. In 1982, Farris married Hattie (Sue) Thompson, who preceded him in death. Together they continued to raise their sons Eddie and Darrell Stanfield as brothers.
Farris was a skilled hunter and spent a great deal of his leisure time with High Rock Hunting club in Yanceyville, NC. He spoke extensively about the annual neighborhood feasts they hosted. He also enjoyed fishing and scouting out the best flea markets. He accepted Christ as his personal Savior and was confident of his destination after life on this earth.
In addition to his parents and wife, he was preceded in death by his brother, Willie.
He leaves to cherish his memory; sons: Eddie Cunningham (Greensboro, NC) and Darrell (Vanessa) Stanfield (York, SC), grandchildren: Chaslyn (Dallas Jr.) Brown (Wendell, NC), Jordan Stanfield (Charlotte, NC), and Joshua Stanfield (York, SC), great-grandson: Dallas Brown, III (Wendell, NC), brothers: Johnny (Penny) Cunningham, Ganson Cunningham, and Leroy (Verna) Cunningham, all of Greensboro, NC.
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Deirdre Lynch sent Peace & Serenity Dishgarden for Farris Luther Cunningham, Jr. - January 05, 2025
Eddie and Family,
You are in my thoughts and prayers. May God strengthen and comfort you during this difficult time.
Love, Deirdre & Vincent Lynch
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Prayers and Condolences to Cunningham Family RIP Our Brother "Big Ham" with Love HIGH ROCK HUNTING CLUB!!
My condolences 🙏 to the family
Eddie and Family, you have my deepest condolences and sincere prayers during this difficult time. I will forever cherish the good times we shared with Cousin Pete growing up in Greensboro. I always enjoyed him telling me about his deer hunting and motor cycle adventures. He always looked out for my Mom, his "Aunt Kat". His big hearted-laugh, quick Southern wit, and infectious smile will be greatly missed. May you rest in peace, Cousin Pete Love you, Cousin Deirdre & Vincent LynchE
Our sincere condolences to Mr. C's family. We send our love and prayers to you all. "Big Ham" you will be greatly missed. I'll make sure to keep your buddy in line. I might not be as good as you, but I'll do my best. If I need help, I'll get Lil Ham on him. I sure will miss our talks and coming by to check in on you just for you to put Guy to work. Mr. C there will never be another like you. Hopefully there is a place you can hunt in heaven. Rest in peace Mr. C aka Big Ham ~Love Guy and Jammie Brown~
Prayers and condolences family. Keep cherished memories close to your heart in the coming days, months and years. Love Freddie & Betty Burto-Burris
Prayers and condolences to the family and loved ones. May cherished memories help console you today and in the days, months and years to come Love family, Freddie & Betty Burton-Burris
Eddie, my sincere condolences on the passing of your father. I pray that God will bless and provide you with perfect peace. I love you!
Your Cousin, Pastor Michelle McGirt
This message is the end to a message that I submitted earlier I failed to sign our names. Leonard & Doris Smith
Doris Smith
Rest easy Farris 💔 our condolences to your entire family Farris worked at Gilbarco along beside my husbandLeonard Smith and I worked along side Farris at Cameo Hosiery about fifty plus years ago.Ease on down that road to free at last free last thank God almigty you're free.
Rest in Peace Dudley Panther,my heartfelt sympathy to the family during this painful time.1968 classmate Casselle Waldrum
Rest in heavenly peace my friend! My heart is saddened by this loss. May we never forget the joy you brought to us. It was a pleasure working with you at Gilbarco throughout the years. Your family are in my thoughts and prayers. ~Bettie Rainey~
My deepest condolences to you and your family. I remember working on the pump line, when I worked for Gilbarco years ago. You were a kind hard working man. May God bless your family during this time. Deepest sympathy, Dee Pearsall
My sympathy and condolences to the family of my good friend co-worker and partner Hambon. Brother I will miss all the the hanging out lending a ear when just talking about life. Was looking forward to you getting your prosthesis and walking again. Sorry time failed you,may you rest in peace. Big Charlie Young
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