Paul Wood Cunningham
January 2, 1966 ~ March 2, 2010
Paul Wood Cunningham, 44, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, March 02, 2010 at Wilson Medical Center. He was born January 02, 1966 in Orangeburg SC, son of John and Reba Cunningham.
Paul was a gifted musician and was a blessing to St. Andrews Episcopal Church of Rocky Mount where he was the organist and Choir Director. He was also a music teacher at Fike High School in Wilson.
Paul leaves behind to cherish his memory, his wonderful children, Alex, Nick, and Quincy Cunningham; wife, Debbie Cunningham; parents, John and Reba Cunningham; and sister, Alice Oehmig and husband Billy.
A service to celebrate Paul's life will be held at 11:00am Friday, March 05, 2010 at St. Andrews Episcopal Church in Rocky Mount. Rev. George Greer will officiate the service. Visitation with the family will follow the service.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to St. Andrews Episcopal Church Organ Fund, 301 South Circle Drive, Rocky Mount NC 27804 or Carolina Donor Services, 909 East Arlington Blvd., Greenville NC 27858.
Paul's memory lives on as those who saw beyond their loss and gave others a tomorrow through organ and tissue donation.
Arrangements entrusted to Wheeler and Woodlief Funeral Home, 1130 N. Winstead Avenue, Rocky Mount NC. You may share your memories and send the family condolences online by visiting www.wheelerwoodlief.com.
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Paul has been an adjunct professor for Mount Olive College a short time, but he has performed with us many times. His sense of humor, his professionalism on the organ, and his heart for teaching will be sorely missed. He was just in my office last week giving me a cello piece he thought I’d enjoy. On April 20th, 700 p.m. at First Baptist Church in Mount Olive the MOC Concert Choir will perform the Rutter Requiem. Paul was supposed to be our organist. We are going to perform the work in his honor and memory. Our prayers are with his family– Dr. Alan Armstrong Chair, music department Mount Olive College P.S. I would be at the service tomorrow if I could–but I’m at Harvard right now.
I met Paul last year when he would accompany Sherri Damon, and I was immediately impressed with his playing. Whenever he stopped by the department we would always have a nice chat and share a joke. The last two Christmas seasons, Paul asked me to read for the Lessons and Carols service that he and his choir performed. I was happy to do so — and thought the repertoire he chose for the Boys and Girls Choir was top notch. He was a dedicated musician and we will miss him very much. Stuart Burnham
We are so sorry for your lost. Nick your dad would have been so proud of you in your wonderful performance on Sunday. You are a tribute to your dad and mom by being such a wonderful young man. Your family is in our thoughts and prayers. The Georges Maryann & Kalyn
I knew Paul Cunningham his whole life. His parents are my parents best friends and they lived next door to us when I was growing up. I always admired Paul’s love of and dedication to music. He truly persued his dreams–how many of us can say we did that I am certain that music brought him joy every day. His musicall talents were truly a gift from God, for whom he is no doubt playing right now.
I knew Paul and his family while he was organist and choirmaster at All Saints Episcopal Church in Morristown, Tennessee. He was a fine organist and shared his music with us until his move to North Carolina. His sense of humor, and shared love of music was a gift to us at that time. He will be missed as a friend and mentor. Alex, Nick and Quincy – remember that his legacy and love will be with you in your hearts throughout your lives. I’m with you in spirit today as you celebrate his life and accomplishments. He will be missed. Mark Joyce, All Saints, Morristown, Tennessee
For the Cunningham Family and Friends Purpose this day, and every day As a day of new beginnings. Use every moment as a fresh remembrance of the Legacy of life left to us. Celebrate each and every minute Under the sun, Never looking down Nor looking back. In everything you do, Nick, Alex, and Quincy, Go forward in your lives with confidence of the legacy of Humor, Honesty, and Happiness your father bequeathed you. And Debbie, may the legacy of Love, Life and Laughter Mend your present memories, and keep you forever strong.
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Debbie Our thoughts and prayers are with you and the family. We will always cherish the music and joy that you and Paul shared with us at Grace Memorial in Portland. Dale and Patty Walhood
Paul and I recently reconnected on Facebook. We were good friends and performed together in high school at Eastside High School. We were going to try to get together for dinner his next visit home! This is such a shock and tragic. My prayers are with his family.
Paul was a good friend of ours while he and the family lived in Oregon. We greatly enjoyed his musical talent and his passionate personality. He will be missed by us and will always be remembered fondly. Would love to hear from Debbie. Fondly, Anne & Paul [emailprotected]