Robert Cunningham

CUYAHOGA FALLS- Robert S. Cunningham, 87, died January 14, 2013.

Born in Hudson, he was an area resident most of his life and a US Navy veteran of World War II serving aboard the USS The Sullivans. Robert had worked for many years as a barber in Kent and then, along with his wife "Marcy", in sales for Lowrey organs. He was a devoted husband, father and grandfather who deeply loved his family.

Preceded in death by his wife Mercedes "Marcy" in 2012, and by parents Robert and Ada Cunningham , he is survived by daughters Debby (Larry) Crow of Chardon and Nancy (Jim) Taylor of Cuyahoga Falls; grandchildren Kelly Bright, Rob (Sally) Fuller, Matthew and Paul Taylor; 8 great-grandchildren and sister Betty Shimko of Mentor.

Friends are invited to Redmon Funeral Home for visitation Wednesday from 4 to 7 PM, where Pastor Jim Case will conduct service Thursday 12 noon. Burial Ohio Western Reserve National Cemetery. Should friends desire, memorials may be made to Happy Trails Animal Sanctuary, 5623 New Milford Road, Ravenna, OH 44266 or Hospice of Summa, 525 E. Market Street, P.O. Box 2090, Akron 44398-9976. Robert's video tribute may be seen here.