John David Cunningham, Sr.

Cunningham, Sr., John David, 88, retired owner of Cunningham Carpet and Drapery, passed away February 2, 2015 in Wichita, KS surrounded by his wife, Ann, and children. John was born in Wichita on June 16, 1926 to Walter and Anna Cunningham. He graduated from East High School and joined the Navy during World War II. He was stationed on the USS Torrance in the Pacific theater. After the war, he pursued a higher education at Wichita State University and joined his father, Walter Sr., and brother, Walter Jr., at Cunningham Carpet and Drapery in Wichita. After Walter Sr. passed away, John and his brother took over the family business and ran it until they retired. He was a member of the Knights of Columbus, 20/30 Club, Serra Club and the Cosmopolitan Club. He enjoyed sports, especially the Wichita State Shockers, KC Royals and KC Chiefs. He was very involved with his church, St. Thomas Aquinas, and supported many local charities in need. He loved people and was a compassionate husband, father and grandfather. John is preceded in death by his brother, Walter, and his sister, Dorothy Cunningham Donahue. He is survived by his wife of 52 years, Ann Cunningham; son, Dave Cunningham (Lorie) of Wichita; daughter, Bridget Cunningham Ley (David) of Overland Park, KS; son, Michael Cunningham (Katharine) of Shawnee, KS; daughter, Cara DeCoursey (Charlie) of Leawood, KS; son, Kevin Cunningham (Erica) of Leawood, KS; 11 grandchildren, Kate, Christopher and Jack Cunningham; Drew Ley; Madison, Cassie and Sam Cunningham; Annie and Louie DeCoursey; Tyler and Brady Cunningham. We all carry John in our hearts. Rosary will be at 5 P.M., Wednesday, February 4, 2015; Funeral Mass will be at 10 A.M., Thursday, February 5, 2015, both at St. Thomas Aquinas Church. Many thanks to the caregivers and Harry Hynes Memorial Hospice for their care. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials be sent to St. Thomas Aquinas Church, 1321 Stratford Lane, Wichita, KS 67206, or Serra Msgr. McGread Seminary Education Endowment, 424 N. Broadway, Wichita, KS 67202. Downing Lahey East Mortuary.