Billy Jack Cunningham
January 18, 1936 - January 31, 2006
Obituary
Billy Jack Cunningham
Age 70, born in DeKalb Texas to Homer and Ruth Cunningham passed away Jan. 31st 2006. Survived by his wife, Dorothy, two sons William Craig and Steven Jay, step daughter Teri Longabaugh and husband Fred, a son-in-law Carlos Williams, daughter-in-law Jo Landa Cunningham and sister Jan May. He is also survived by 10 grandchildren, 9 great-grandchildren, 6 aunts, 2 uncles, 2 nephews, 1 niece, and numerous cousins in NE Texas. Mr. Cunningham was preceded in death by mother Ruth, father Homer E. and mother Ola Cunningham, also a brother Homer Stanley and a step-daughter Deshawn Williams of Las Vegas, NV. After graduating with scholarships in football, he decided to join the Air Force, among his duties he spent two years in Korea. While in the Air Force, he finished college with degrees in communications and business. He worked as a finance mgr. for General Electric before going to work for the Boeing Co. where he had been for 31 yrs and retired as a Production Engineering Manger. After retiring he had enjoyed family, friends, traveling and when at home, his daily work outs with friends at Bally’s Fitness Club of which he had been a member for 16 yrs. He was also a member of the American Legion. A celebration of life service will be held Saturday March 4, 2006 at 2:00pm at Bonney-Watson Federal Way, 1535 SW Dash Pt. Rd. 253 839-7317. He will be remembered by his favorite saying, “Every day is a good day, don’t accept a bad one.” Any donations can be made to the Heart fund, cancer or charity of choice.
Grandpa Bill was a wonderful person. He always gave us joy and hapiness. We really had a lot of fun with him. We never forget the grandpa’s motto that everyday is a great day. We love grandpa Bill forever, and we thank all the things that he’ve did for us.
Grandpa Billy Jack was a father to me. He was the most honest person I have ever known. He always thought of others before himself. That’s very hard to find in someone. A person like him only comes once in a life time. I miss and think of him everyday!
Thanks for always being there. love always. Rupa
Dear Dorothy and family,
We have enjoyed so much having Billy Jack in our lives, first as neighbors and then as “work-out buddies” almost every weekday morning. Bill was a bright light for everyone he came in contact with, such a marvelous personality. We miss him and will always remember “the smile”. God Bless you and cherish the memories, as we surely will.
We all had the most love and respect for Grandpa Bill. We will miss seeing him and being around him. He always had the best attitude about life.He was always there for his family which meant more to him than anything.We’ll miss him everyday.
Biiy Jack was a great man. I respected and admired him .
I carry with me a lot of what I learned working for Billy. He made this world a better place and me a better person for knowing him . My prayers go out to his family.
Dear Dorothy, William, Steven and families, The loss of Billy Jack was difficult for me as well as all of you. He was special because he was my sister’s son. When Billy Jack was little, after my sister died, I kept him some. He was a sweet, special baby. He had a wonderful step-mother, too, in Ola. He also has a good sister in January
I will always remember the time Loyd and I spent with you and the way you made us feel so special. Know that I love you and am still here for you. Call me anytime.
Love, Aunt Wilma
Uncle Bill was always the smile behind the camera. I will miss him dearly. All my love, Katie
We always knew Bill as a very hard and dedicated worker and family man. He always brought a spirit of joy and positivness to all he came in contact with.We will always remember him for all his help in so many ways through our lives. He loved to move furniture!!! His wonderful smile and the twinkle in his eyes will remain in our memories forever – everyday is a good day! Love and miss you.
Dan and Laurie
To Aunt Dorothy and Family:
Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Life tests our resiliancy, our faith and our love. With each passing day, may God grant you the strength to endure and to know that even though many of us are far away, you are always in our hearts. Peace to all who share in our loss.. Love Dana, Desi and Crane
Bill was without a doubt one of our favorite people and a
wonderful brother-in-law.
He was humble, kind and sincere. We will cherish the
memories and miss him dearly.
Dorothy and Kids,
Billy Jack was extra special in our family because he was double related through Mom, Wilma and Dad, Loyd. I feel as if we have lost a brother as well. The memorial in New Boston was very special. Know that we are with you in spirit.
Love, Lois and son, Hunter
Billy was my first cousin. We always thought of him as soooo handsome. A few years back I was fortunate enough to get to spend a little time with him. His personality was as warm and bubbly as he was handsome!
I worked with Bill on and off from ’87 until his retirement.Bill always had a smile on his face, a positive attitude, never one to accept the negative. He lived by his favorite saying “Every day is a good day, don’t accept a bad one.”
Our sincere sympathies to his wife, Dorothy, and his family.
Bill was one of a kind. He was the warmest, kindest person we have ever known. Whenever Bill and Dorothy were at a family gathering, over here on the east side, there was a little extra warmth in the atmosphere because of Bill and his calm and loving manner. Of course, the gatherings just won’t be the same anymore, but we will always remember Bill and hopefully strive to live our lives like every day’s a good day…
I started to work for Billy in 1987 on the B-2 in Seattle,Wa. Boy those were the days when you wanted good ECD dates on your reports. And you didn’t want your part numbers to be on his view foils that he had to talk in his shortage meetings. But no matter what Billy always had that smile on his face. He just like to get the job done right the first time. I was able to be one of his leads before he retired and I can say I really enjoyed it. He talked alot about his family and his love for his grandchildren. Billy you will be missed by all who’s life you have touched. I will always remember your line Every Days A Good Day. Dorothy our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family always.
Aunt Dorothy,
We wanted to say that we are sending our love.
Love Kevin, Cindy, Bailey and Austin
Billy has always been an inspiration to our family. We loved how he always had a positive outlook on life and a kind word to share. We will miss him. Our thoughts and prayers are with Dorothy and the family.
TO BILLY’S FAMILY
I FIRST MET BILLY WHEN HE BECAME MY SUPERVSIOR IN 1987. BILLY WAS THE BEST SUPERVISOR I HAVE EVER HAD. HE WAS KINDA GRUFF BUT HAD A HEART OF GOLD.HE TALKED OF HIS WIFE AND CHILDREN OFTEN AND YOU COULD TELL OF THE LOVE HE HAD FOR THEM.
HE WILL ALWAYS HAVE A PLACE IN MY HEART AND I WILL THINK OF HIM OFTEN…
MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH HIS FAMILY AT THIS TROULBESOME AND DIFFERCULT TIME.
” MOMENTS ARE TEMPORARY, MEMORIES ARE FOREVER.”
RHONDA AYERS
Bill always had a smile on his face, a positive attitude and a kind word for everyone. And, always a gentleman. We will miss him. Our sincere sympathies to his wife, Dorothy, and his family.