James (Jimmy) Cunningham of Des Arc, AR entered his eternal heavenly home on Thursday, December 8, 2022 after a full lived life of 79 years.  The first of three sons born to John Henry and Elsie (Clark) Cunningham on January 30, 1943 at home in Little Dixie, AR.

Jimmy is preceded in death by both parents, younger brothers, William and John Wayne and son-in-law, Mitchell Easley.

Jimmy was a proud father, grandfather and great-grandfather. He is survived by daughter, Shelly Easley of Des Arc, AR; son, Jamie (Niki) Cunningham of Tuskahoma, OK; three grandchildren, Amber (Lonnie) Gillioun, Jacob (Briana) Easley and Cade Cunningham; four great-grandchildren, William and Arianne Gillioun and Annalynn and Maverick Easley; sister-in law, Ruth Cunningham of Tuskahoma, OK; aunt, Shirley Greenwood and cousin, Gary Cunningham both of Des Arc; numerous nieces, nephews and cousins, he considered nieces and nephews.

A Celebration of Life will be held Saturday, January 28th at Lakeside Missionary Baptist Church, beginning at 1:00 p.m.

The family request donations be sent to Des Arc High School Eagles program.