Stephen Cunningham, 66, most recently of Blue Springs, Missouri, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, Dec. 10, 2022.
In October 2022, he moved from Jackson to the Kansas City area.
He was born Feb. 4, 1956, in Topeka, Kansas, the son of William and Margaret Dailey Cunningham.
Stephen had a passion for helping and fixing things for others.
Stephen is survived by two sons, Jerrimiah (Jennifer) Cunningham of Jackson and Matthew Cunningham of Windsor, Colorado; five grandchildren, Sarah, CJ, Destini, Levi and Jace; and six siblings, Lou (Donna) Cunningham of Blue Springs, Mick Nichols of Independence, Missouri, Sharon (Cliff) Ownes of Southwest Missouri, Christine (Jim) Gochenour of Raymore, Missouri, Laura Daniel and Greg Cunningham.
A memorial visitation will be held at 4 p.m. Monday, Jan. 9, at Fruitland Community Church, 6040 Highway 61 in Jackson.
Memorial service will be at 5 p.m. Monday, Jan. 9, at the church.
In lieu of flowers, the family asks consideration of donating to a local food bank.
Complimentary obituary published on behalf of Stephen's family by McCombs Funeral Home and Cremation Center.
Online condolences may be sent to the family by visiting the "Tribute Wall" on Stephen's personal obituary page at www.mccombsfuneralhome.com.
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