Thomas Walter Cunningham

thomas cunningham

March 5, 1931 ~ April 4, 2020

Born in: Buncombe County, NC
Resided in: Asheville, NC

Thomas Walter Cunningham, 89, of Skyland, NC, passed away Friday, April 3, 2020 after a slow decline in health. Tommy was predeceased by his parents Carl and Georgia Cunningham, brother James Cunningham and sister Helen McMahon.

Tommy is survived by his wife of 69 years, Olivia Daniels Cunningham, who he lovingly cared for in the last chapter of his life; sons, Dean (Betsy) and Joel (Carmel); grandchildren, Justin (Emily), Mary (Bryan) and Anna (Robby); great grandchildren, Elena, Olivia, Wyatt, Robert, Connor, Daniel and Lillian and sister, Alene Lankford.

He had a 48-year career with Dave Steel as purchasing agent and was an avid hunter and fisherman. Tommy enjoyed hiking the mountains of Western North Carolina and watching sporting events. Tommy and Olivia loved to travel throughout the United States and Canada,
visiting at least 47 states.

No services are planned at this time.

Memorials may be made to the WNC Bridge Foundation, PO Box 1315, Arden, NC 28704.

Groce Funeral Home at Lake Julian is assisting the family.

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Funeral Home Assisting The Family:

Groce Funeral Home at Lake Julian
72 Long Shoals Road
Arden, NC 28704

(828)687-3530
http://www.grocefuneralhome.com

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  1. H. D. remembers you from friends living in Arden in the 50’s and 60’s. Sending our condolences at this hard time in your lives.

  2. Tommy will truly be missed , I enjoyed hearing his stories, i will never forget the last one he told me , I am truly blessed to have known him and Olivia for many years , He took such good care of Olivia , he was just a wonderful person , prayers of comfort for Olivia and his children and family .

    Michael and Lisa Vest


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