Jeffrey D. Cunningham

Jeffrey D. Cunningham age 53 of Plain Twp. passed away Wednesday of an apparent heart attack while riding his Harley. Jeff was a man with a strong faith in God and deep love of his Lord. He was born January 25, 1954 in Canton to Harvey H. & Beverly (Heisserer) Cunningham. Jeff was raised in Massillon and moved to Plain Twp in 1978. Jeff is the president of US Tubular Products, Benmit Division. He will be remembered for his love of family, generosity to everyone he met and a personal need to help all. His personal interests ranged from drag racing to his Harley. Jeff was active in many charities such as: Wishes Can Happen, Make A Wish Foundation, The Boys & Girls Club of Massillon, and Compassionate Friends. He was preceded in death by his father Harvey (1991), a brother Joel Cunningham (2003), brother in law Gregory Griffith (2005), nieces Jessica (1979) & Amanda (2003) Cunningham and great twin nieces, Kyra & Katherine Yanchunnas (2005). He is survived by his wife of 35 years, Connye (Mitson) Cunningham, three children and their spouses: Jeffrey & Carol Cunningham, Jennifer & Scott Woodruff and Brian J. Cunningham; uncle’s special boy Deion Walrath of the residence; four grandchildren: Dylan, Sadie, Casey and Chloe; his mother Beverly Cunningham of Massillon; four sisters, Cindy Griffith, Betsy Cunningham, Nancy & Mark Livengood and Shelly & Dan Smeyers; a sister in law Sarita Cunningham. Connye’s parents: Ben & Dolores Mitson; three brothers, Les & Mindi Mitson, David Mitson and Cris Mitson. And many nieces and nephews and wonderful friends. Funeral Service will be 10 AM Tuesday Sept. 4, 2007 at Bethel Temple (711 25th St. N. W., Canton). The Rev. Terry Kirschman will officiate. Burial will be at Rose Hill Memorial Gardens in Massillon. Friends may call Monday from 2-5 PM at the Paquelet Funeral Home in Massillon. Memorials can be sent to either Wishes Can Happen (715 37th St. N. W., Canton, OH 44708) or the American Heart Association (4916 Hills & Dale Rd. Canton, OH 44708). Expressions of sympathy and support can be sent to the family at www.paquelet.com. Paquelet – Massillon A Golden Rule Funeral Home 330-833-3222