Michael Paul Alex Cunningham, 30, of Pleasant Hill Church Rd., Siler City, died January 10, 2010 following a period of declining health while awaiting a heart transplant.
The son of Philip and Rose Norton Cunningham, Michael was born in Leesburg, VA on February 24, 1979. He loved farming, but had also worked as a paramedic and a scrub nurse as long as his health permitted.
Michael is survived by his wife, Ginger McLaurin Cunningham, of the residence; his parents, Philip and Rose, of Cary; his in-laws, Edward and Sandra McLaurin, of Siler City; a sister, Jenny Parker of Cary; brothers, David Cunningham of Fredricksburg, VA, and Christopher Cunningham of Wilmington, NC; grandparents, Mary Ledlie Cunningham of Waynesboro, PA, Irene McLaurin of Siler City; and brothers-in-law, Shane Brafford, his wife Jordan and their son, Bryce, and Edward McLaurin, III.
The Rev. Ray Gooch will conduct the funeral service at 3:00 pm Thursday at Pleasant Hill United Methodist Church. Interment will follow in the church cemetery. Friends may visit with the family following the service.
Memorial contributions are welcome, and should be directed to the Building Fund of Pleasant Hill United Methodist Church, Pleasant Hill Church Road, Siler City, NC 27344.
Online condolences may be sent to www.hallwynne.com, Select “Obituaries”.
Arrangements are under the care of Hall-Wynne Funeral Service & Cremation, 396 West Street, Pittsboro, NC 27312.
Patricia Tinsley
Phil & Rose: I am very sorry to hear of Michael’s death. Please accept my heartfelt condolences. May his soul rest in perfect peace, and may God comfort you and your family.
Robert Shannon
Dear Phil and Family,
I am very sorry to hear the news about your son. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. I did not know your son, but I am sure he had all of your great qualities and he will be missed.
Bob Shannon
Laura Gardner
Phil,
My heart goes out to you and your family. I am sorry for your loss. Take care, I will be praying for you.
Barbara Tripoli
My sincere sympathy to all of Michael’s family. Take comfort that he is ‘home’ and his spirit will live in your hearts forever.
Barry Obut
I am very sorry to hear of your loss.
Peter Requena
Please accept my most heartfelt sympathy on your loss.
Ademi Barone
Dear Phil and Family,
I was saddened to learn of the death of your son. The loss of a loved one is difficult to endure. Be strengthened in knowing Michael is in good hands now. You all will be in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. My sincerest condolences.
Warm Regards,
Ademi
Michelle Clarke
Rose and family,
We are so sorry for the pain and loss you and all of the family is feeling. If you need any thing let us know.
love, Shelly, Daryl, Tommy, and Eric
Lillia
Rose and Family,
I was deeply saddened when I heard about Michael Paul. Please accept my heart felt sympathy on your loss. I will always remember him as this little blonde headed boy who loved life and had this great beautiful smile. My thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family. Love Lillia
Michelle Mennona - Bednarz
I can’t express how heartbroken I am in loosing one of my dearest friends in my life. Every week I called mike to see how he was doing. Even if he didn’t answer he would always message me back and say hello and that he loved me. Mike was my brother, my best friend, my partner in crime growing up..I will forever miss him and the smile that could light up a room.. To the Cunningham’s you were and are my other family, you gave me brothers and a sister that I never had. I send my condolences and my love to you all. To Ginger.. Thank you for being the rock that Michael needed you are an angel and a saint. I send my love!
Tara Norton
I’M very sorry for your loss.
Aunt Linda
Michael Paul you were a great gift to our family. We feel such a tremendous lost at this time. We watched you grow from a little boy with blonde hair and the cutest ears that stuck out,into a young man with great courage and a zest for life. You will remain in our hearts for ever. “Mikie Paul” we love you.
Bryan Mennona
Michael touched the lives of so many people in our family and he will be dearly missed. My thoughts and prayers for his entire family.
Susie Catchings
Dear friends, my heart goes out to you during this very difficult time. I am praying for each of you to find peace in your grief. Love, Susie Catchings
CHERYL MENNONA
Rose and Phillip
Micheal touched alot of peoples lives and always brought joy and laughter with it. I will miss him very much and that mischevious look in his eyes when he was up to something. My love go’s out to all of you at this time and always
Cheryl
Debbie Marshburn
Rosie you and your entire family are in our thoughts and prayers. Our hearts just broke when we heard the news. Many prayers have gone up for Michael through our Bible Study group over the last several years. He touched us all even though we never had the opportunity to meet Michael. We felt we knew him through you. He fought a good fight and was so very blessed to have the love and support of such a wonderful family. You sure displayed the true love and heart of a Mom as you stood by your son through all of the ups and downs. Please take care of yourself through these difficult days and know that you and your family will continue to be in our prayers in the days ahead!
Nancy Smith
Rose and family, My heart just broke to hear the news of Michael’s death and my prayers go to all of you. I knew from my conversations with Rose that Michael was a very strong person. Rose – I was amazed at your strength, faith and strong character when you spoke of Michael and his fight. I’m sure these are traits shared by your entire family. Please know that you have many many friends that want to help in any way we can at this time and in the future. With prayers and loving thoughts.
Robbin Taylor
Ginger,
My thoughts, prayers, and love are with you and your family.
Nawras
Phil,
Our prayers are with you and your family.
Nawras
John Hysell
My deepest sympathies. I share your grief in losing one so young.
Our thoughts and prayers go with you.
Gerhard Buhler
Phil and Rose,
I am very sorry for your loss. May you find comfort and strength in your faith and your memories of Michael.
Louis Rodriguez
My condolences to you and your family, my thoughts and prayers go out to you.
Susan Pezzetta
So sorry to hear of your loss. Prayers go out to you and your entire family
Thomas Nisbet
I wish I had the words to express my sorrow but they all fall short. I know the loss I feel but cannot fathom the loss to you and your family, my thoughts and prayers will be with you.
Sheila McBride
Dear Phil,
Please accept my heartfelt sympathy in the loss of your dear son, Michael. May God Bless and keep you and your family.
Tom Mennona
To All, Mike was a very special person to me. I watched him grow up and become a wonderful young man. I will miss him dearly and will have his spirit in my daily thoughs and prayers. Love you Mike!
God will take care of you and your family. Rose, Phil, David, Jenny, Chris and Ginger I wish you the best.
Tom Mennona
Ayesha Waggaman
My deepest sympathy goes out to Mike’s family. He was a strong and caring man and one of the most unselfish people I have ever known. I am blessed to have known him. My thoughts and prayers are with you all during this difficult time.
Ayesha
Ken Dean
Rose and Philip –
I was so sorry to hear about your son. There aren’t words that can express what all you must be feeling, and I can only imagine. For whatever small comfort it may bring, please know that you and your family and those close to you are all in my thoughts and prayers.
Ken
Tony Fedell
Phil,
My heartfelt sympathies go to you and your family. I will pray for both Michael and your family.
Lynne Golembiewski Bateson
My deepest sypathies go out to Mike’s family. Michael was such an amazing and stubborn man and I am very blessed to know him. Mike- see you on the otherside.
Michael Ashworth
To the Cunningham Family,
My family and I would like to express our condolences on the passing of your son Michael. May God be with you during this time as you look back and celebrate the time you had with Michael.
Our deepest Sympathies,
The Ashworth Family
Kim Overcash
I appreciated having Michael in my class.
Steven and Jenny Cordileone
Chris, Jenny, and Dave
We’re so sorry for your loss and our hearts go out to you and your family.
Kim and Mike Anderson
Our deepest sympathy to you Phil,Rose,Jenny,Chris and Ginger.
Your backyard neighbors, Mike, Kim, Beth, Chris and doggies Anderson
Anna Beddingfield
Rosie, You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. I grieve with you as a mom would for the loss of a child but may the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, be with you and your family especially at this time.
Rhonda Hagan
Phil and Rose,
“Although it’s difficult today to see beyond the sorrow, May looking back in memory help comfort you tomorrow.” Your entire family is in our thoughts and prayers. Please let me know if there is anything I can do for you.
Pat Koch
Dear Phil, Rose and family,
I just learned your sad news and I want you to know that my caring and supportive thoughts are with you throughout this difficult time.
Please accept my deepest sympathy at the loss of your beloved son. Although I never met Michael, I’m certain he felt the love of his family and friends. I will keep all of you in my prayers.
Deepest sympathy,
Pat Koch
Cindi and Larry Raynor
Dear Rose,
It is difficult for me to even try and put into words how so very sorry I am for your loss. You know that Mike was like a part of our family and we loved him very much. I know that there is nothing that I can say that will comfort you at this time, and I have no words of wisdom, but I do know that Mike is in a wonderful place where there is no pain or suffering, and he will live forever. God’s Peace be with you always.
Joshua Norton
The stuff that stands out the most about michael is the summers we spent at grandma Norton house. Jumping in and out of the pool. Going to the top of that huge tree in the back and just sitting there hanging out. Staying up late and watching movies. And all the fun with everybody.So Michael will be missed by everybody. Good by michael we love you very much.
Joshua Norton
Ted Cates
Phil-
I am very sorry for your loss. My condolences go out to you and your family.
Sarah Blake
To the Cunninghams and McLaurins,
I just heard of Mike’s passing, and my heart is with you. From the day I met him, when he was engaged to Ginger, Mike’s sense of humor and kindness always impressed me, and I know he brought a great deal of happiness to countless others. The world could use more people like him, and I’m deeply saddened to hear of his loss.
I’m always here if you need anything; please don’t hesitate to call me if I can help.
Elsbeth S. Johnson
To Ginger and the Cunningham Family:
I am so sorry for your loss. I never had the pleasure of meeting your husband/son but I am sure he was a wonderful person. I know the McLaurins very well as I grew up in the Pleasant Hill Community and they are fine people. Ginger was a student of mine when she was in high school and is a lovely person. My sincere condolences go out to you all.
Rhonda Perry
Ginger,
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. I spoke to Ray Gooch this summer and he told me what a wonderful person Mike was. I wish I could have known him. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Jennifer Orff
I just heard of your loss.. I am at a loss for words. Michael was once an important part of my life and I will never forget him. He has always had a special place in my heart. I am so very sorry
Rick and Michele Orff
Dear Phil and Rose,
We have just learned from Jennifer about the death of Michael. We have such fond memories of Michael. It is very sad that his life has been cut short. He will not be forgotten. Please accept our heartfelt sympathies.
Linda Wall
To Ginger & all Michael’s family,
I just found out about Michael’s passing today. He was such a wonderful, giving person. I prayed for him daily.