Timothy Cunningham, age 86, of Shelbyville, passed from this life Monday, July 10, 2023, at home under the care of his family and Hospice Compassus.
A native of Bedford County, Timothy was born November 25, 1936, to the late Albert “Monk” & Mildred “Perkins” Statum Cunningham. Along with his parents he was preceded in death by his son, Timothy Scott Cunningham; and brothers, Don, Reggie and Steve Cunningham.
Timothy retired from AEDC after 33 years of employment as an inspector and machinist. He served his country in the U.S. Army having served in the Airborne Division. He was an avid golfer, he often playing at his home course Arnold Golf Center and other courses throughout Middle Tennessee along with several trips to various courses in California. He loved his family and enjoyed the simple things in life, such as, relaxing while watching westerns.
He is survived by: loving wife of 63 years, Judy Elmore Cunningham; son, Kevin (Jena) Cunningham of Shelbyville; grandchildren, Morgan (Herbert) Sale, Mason (Katie) Cunningham, and Kade Cunningham; great granddaughter, Margot Sale; along with several nieces and nephews.
A Gathering of Family and Friends will be held to celebrate the life of Timothy Cunningham on Tuesday, July 18, 2023, from 5 p.m. until 7 p.m. in the chapel of Doak-Howell Funeral Home.
Doak-Howell Funeral Home is serving the family.
