Ralph “Sonny” Edward Cunningham, 77, passed away on October 9, 2023, at his home on Pogue Run Road, Burton, WV. He was born in Burton on August 20, 1946, a son of Charles Beryl Cunningham and Mildred Mearl Spragg Cunningham. He was the father of three children, Brian David Cunningham (Lynna) of New Martinsville, Charles Edward Cunningham (Michelle) of Burton, and Lisa Renee O'Neill (Mike) of New Martinsville.
He is survived by five grandchildren, Charles "Chuckie" Cunningham II (Hunter), Nikki Cunningham and her fiancé Michael McDowell, Logan Bock, Lance Bock, and Abby Bock. He is also survived by three great-grandchildren, Remington Cunningham, Reed Cunningham, and Rhett Cunningham, and a sister, Pamela Conaway of Mannington.
In addition to his parents, Sonny was preceded in death by a brother, Ronald Cunningham, and his previous wife, Beverly Cunningham.
Sonny was a 1964 graduate of Hundred High School. He worked as a compressor station operator in Hundred for Carnegie Gas Company, from which he retired. Sonny was a hardworking man devoted to his family, especially his grandchildren. He loved working on the family farm where he currently lived and enjoyed fox hunting with many friends. Sonny’s final days were blessed with the love and care given to him by his son Chuck, his devoted daughter-in-law, Michelle, and his grandchildren, Nikki, Chuckie and his wife Hunter.
There will be no visitation or funeral service, with cremation chosen as the final method of disposition. Masters Funeral Home has been placed in care of the final arrangements.
Mark was his old mailman and enjoyed talking with him when ever their paths crossed. He was so glad to know him. Our sympathy is with all of you and hope you will be comforted by the good memories of everyone who knew him.