Kelly was born in Chicago , Illinois and lived there most of his life before moving to Tennessee.
Kelly is preceded by his parents Edward James Jr. and Margaret Cunningham.
Kelly is survived by his wife Arlene Cunningham; Mary Cunningham, Patricia Rice, Edward James “Ted’ (Barbara) Cunningham III, Kathleen (KC) Cunningham (Stephen) Kramp.
Sisters –in- law, Rhonda (Chris) Dover and Jennifer (Bruce) Pendleton; aunt, Virginia Boss; several nieces and nephews
The family will receive friends from 12- 2 pm and a Celebration of Life service for Kelly will be begin at 2 pm on Saturday, June 21 at Hixson Presbyterian Church.
Arrangements are by the Chattanooga Funeral Home Crematory and Florist, North Chapel, Highway 153, Hixson, Tennessee 37343. Please share your thoughts and memories at www.ChattanoogaNorthChapel.com