Calvin Cunningham

Mr. Calvin Cunningham was born on December 4, 1936 in Talladega, Alabama to the William Cunningham and Nona Williamson Cunningham. He accepted Christ at a young age while attending Rocky Mount Missionary Baptist Church. Mr. Cunningham received his formal education in the Talladega County School System where he was a 1956 graduate of Talladega County Training School. Upon completing his education, Mr. Cunningham enlisted in the US Army proudly serving his country for several years before he was honorably discharged. Once returning to civilian life, Mr. Cunningham joined the workforce and became a hard-working man, working as a manager for Coca Cola Bottling Company for 40 years before retiring. Everyone knew him as "Coke Man" because of his dedication to the company and his Talladega community. He was later employed as a stocker with Piggly Wiggly for 20 years before permanently retiring to enjoy the fruits of his labor. He was united in Holy Matrimony to Mrs. Tommie McKenzie Cunningham and together they shared the blessing of six loving children. Mr. Cunningham loved to work; but he enjoyed and loved his family unconditionally. On Friday, July 19, 2024, while in the comfort of his home surrounded by his beloved family, Mr. Calvin Cunningham's 87-year earthly journey was traded for eternal rest when he answered the call of his Master saying, "Well Done My Good and Faithful Servant". Upon entering those pearly gates, Mr. Cunningham was greeted by his wife Mrs. Tommie Cunningham, parents, William and Nona Cunningham, three brothers, Howard Cunningham, Clifford Cunningham, and Larry Cunningham, two sisters, Yvonne Holden and Marion Cunningham, and his grandson, Byron Hammonds. Mr. Cunningham leaves to cherish his loving memories, three sons, Jerome (Martina) Hammonds, Antonio (Marsha) Hammonds, and Calvin Hammonds; three daughters, Sheila Cunningham, Michelle Hammonds, and Myra Hammonds; special granddaughter he raised as his own daughter, Kimico Hammonds; special great-granddaughter, Kassidy Hammonds; special grandson, Dontorius Hammonds; brother, James Cunningham; brother-in-law, Clarence McKenzie; sister-in-law, Jo Ann Curry; and a host of grandchildren, great-grandchildren, great-great grandchildren, nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends.

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Calvin Cunningham

December 4, 1936 - July 19, 2024