Arthur "Art" Patrick Cunningham Jr.

Arthur "Art" Patrick Cunningham, Jr., age 74, of Hoover, AL. passed away peacefully on October 20, 2019. He was born on January 2, 1945 in Winchester, MA to Arthur and Helen Cunningham. Art went to Winchester high school and then went on to attend Nichols College where he obtained his degree. He enlisted in the United States Army from 1969 to 1971 where he was a First Lieutenant and honorably served his country. Art retired from Michelin Corporation after 42 years of dedicated service. He loved life to the fullest and also greeted everyone with his winning smile. Art was a devoted husband and a proud father. He was the best "Pa" to his grandkids and a friend to all. Art is predeceased by his mother and father Arthur Patrick and Helen Coss Cunningham. He is survived by his loving wife of 50 beloved years Barbara Sweeney Cunningham; children, Lisa Cunningham McAlister (Stan), Patrick Arthur Cunningham (Lisa), Amy Cunningham Wilbanks (Glenn); 7 grandchildren, Sam Cunningham, Austin Wilbanks, Owen Wilbanks, Luke Cunningham, Zac Cunningham, Madeline McAlister, and Evan Wilbanks; sister Brenda Cunningham Lavelle (Gordon); brother, Peter Cunningham. Memorial Contributions may be made to Smile A Mile, or A-Team Ministries. A Funeral Mass will be held on Friday, October 25, 2019 at 2:00 pm at Prince of Peace Catholic Church. There will be no visitation prior to mass but please join us for a celebration of Art's life immediately following the service at The Preserve Town Hall.