John Baptist Cunningham was the youngest son of James Henry & Mary Ann LNU Cunningham. He married Mary G E Baker Mar. 4, 1893 in Lauderdale Co., TN. They had 7 children. He died from a lightening strike while walking down a country road.
The Steele Enterprise, Steele, Missouri
Thursday, July 16, 1936
Great grief descended upon a humble home in the Vicksburg neighborhood Thursday when a stroke of lightning flashed through the body of a husband and father, not only dear in these associations, but to an invalid daughter who has lain paralyzed on her bed for 12 years, this man was a comforter and adviser that breached the moody hours of illness with the sunshine where others mingled.
J.B. Cunningham, age 62 years old since last June 11, who suddenly answered the summons of his maker this morning, was a primitive God-fearing standard, an ordained minister in as his people call it, "The Original Church of God." From his home this fatal day he carried two letters as he walked to the rural letter box a mile and quarter down the road and should return with letters or periodicals that supplied much of the interest the invalid daughter saw in life.
At the roadside Thursday morning where the coroner, undertaker, reporter and neighbors gathered, the uncertainity of life's term was seriously evidenced. The victim was struck in the top of the head, a hole that was pulled through his straw hat, the hat band was neatly removed and lay at his side; a bit of shoe string and small shreds of clothing were also lying near; his hair and mustache were a bit seared and a few burns were on his body. Places in his clothing were as if torn by scattered shot.
Deceased leaves his wife and companion, four daughters and three sons, besides nearly 30 grandchildren and many friends. The sons are Hall, Dewey and Henry Cunningham; daughters, Mrs. Irene Bradford, Mrs. Cora Lawrence, Mrs. Bertha Hartwig and Miss Florence Cunningham.
Funeral plans were not definite at Thursday noon, however, services will likely be held at the home Friday afternoon and interment made in the Coleman cemetery.
The Steele Enterprise, Steele, Missouri
Thursday, July 23, 1936
Rev. J.B. Cunningham at the time of his passing away, was aged 62 years, 1 months and 5 days. He was united in marriage to Miss Mollie Baker, March 5, 1892. To this union seven children were born, Cora, age 42, Henry, age 39, Dewey, Age 37, Hall, 35. Bertha was 31, Florence, 28, and Irene 21. He was always a loving father and husband.
Funeral services were held at 2 o'clock Friday afternoon at the new church in Denton, conducted by Rev. VanBibber, of Blytheville, and Rev. Jim Manes, of this community. He was laid to rest in the Coleman cemetery. Arrangement in charge of the German Undertaking Co. It was estimated that about 50 cars and 10 wagons were in the procession, and about 800 people attended the services.
The Steele Enterprise, Steele, Missouri
Thursday, July 16, 1936
Great grief descended upon a humble home in the Vicksburg neighborhood Thursday when a stroke of lightning flashed through the body of a husband and father, not only dear in these associations, but to an invalid daughter who has lain paralyzed on her bed for 12 years, this man was a comforter and adviser that breached the moody hours of illness with the sunshine where others mingled.
J.B. Cunningham, age 62 years old since last June 11, who suddenly answered the summons of his maker this morning, was a primitive God-fearing standard, an ordained minister in as his people call it, "The Original Church of God." From his home this fatal day he carried two letters as he walked to the rural letter box a mile and quarter down the road and should return with letters or periodicals that supplied much of the interest the invalid daughter saw in life.
At the roadside Thursday morning where the coroner, undertaker, reporter and neighbors gathered, the uncertainity of life's term was seriously evidenced. The victim was struck in the top of the head, a hole that was pulled through his straw hat, the hat band was neatly removed and lay at his side; a bit of shoe string and small shreds of clothing were also lying near; his hair and mustache were a bit seared and a few burns were on his body. Places in his clothing were as if torn by scattered shot.
Deceased leaves his wife and companion, four daughters and three sons, besides nearly 30 grandchildren and many friends. The sons are Hall, Dewey and Henry Cunningham; daughters, Mrs. Irene Bradford, Mrs. Cora Lawrence, Mrs. Bertha Hartwig and Miss Florence Cunningham.
Funeral plans were not definite at Thursday noon, however, services will likely be held at the home Friday afternoon and interment made in the Coleman cemetery.
The Steele Enterprise, Steele, Missouri
Thursday, July 23, 1936
Rev. J.B. Cunningham at the time of his passing away, was aged 62 years, 1 months and 5 days. He was united in marriage to Miss Mollie Baker, March 5, 1892. To this union seven children were born, Cora, age 42, Henry, age 39, Dewey, Age 37, Hall, 35. Bertha was 31, Florence, 28, and Irene 21. He was always a loving father and husband.
Funeral services were held at 2 o'clock Friday afternoon at the new church in Denton, conducted by Rev. VanBibber, of Blytheville, and Rev. Jim Manes, of this community. He was laid to rest in the Coleman cemetery. Arrangement in charge of the German Undertaking Co. It was estimated that about 50 cars and 10 wagons were in the procession, and about 800 people attended the services.
John Baptist Cunningham was the youngest son of James Henry & Mary Ann LNU Cunningham. He married Mary G E Baker Mar. 4, 1893 in Lauderdale Co., TN. They had 7 children. He died from a lightening strike while walking down a country road.
The Steele Enterprise, Steele, Missouri
Thursday, July 16, 1936
Great grief descended upon a humble home in the Vicksburg neighborhood Thursday when a stroke of lightning flashed through the body of a husband and father, not only dear in these associations, but to an invalid daughter who has lain paralyzed on her bed for 12 years, this man was a comforter and adviser that breached the moody hours of illness with the sunshine where others mingled.
J.B. Cunningham, age 62 years old since last June 11, who suddenly answered the summons of his maker this morning, was a primitive God-fearing standard, an ordained minister in as his people call it, "The Original Church of God." From his home this fatal day he carried two letters as he walked to the rural letter box a mile and quarter down the road and should return with letters or periodicals that supplied much of the interest the invalid daughter saw in life.
At the roadside Thursday morning where the coroner, undertaker, reporter and neighbors gathered, the uncertainity of life's term was seriously evidenced. The victim was struck in the top of the head, a hole that was pulled through his straw hat, the hat band was neatly removed and lay at his side; a bit of shoe string and small shreds of clothing were also lying near; his hair and mustache were a bit seared and a few burns were on his body. Places in his clothing were as if torn by scattered shot.
Deceased leaves his wife and companion, four daughters and three sons, besides nearly 30 grandchildren and many friends. The sons are Hall, Dewey and Henry Cunningham; daughters, Mrs. Irene Bradford, Mrs. Cora Lawrence, Mrs. Bertha Hartwig and Miss Florence Cunningham.
Funeral plans were not definite at Thursday noon, however, services will likely be held at the home Friday afternoon and interment made in the Coleman cemetery.
The Steele Enterprise, Steele, Missouri
Thursday, July 23, 1936
Rev. J.B. Cunningham at the time of his passing away, was aged 62 years, 1 months and 5 days. He was united in marriage to Miss Mollie Baker, March 5, 1892. To this union seven children were born, Cora, age 42, Henry, age 39, Dewey, Age 37, Hall, 35. Bertha was 31, Florence, 28, and Irene 21. He was always a loving father and husband.
Funeral services were held at 2 o'clock Friday afternoon at the new church in Denton, conducted by Rev. VanBibber, of Blytheville, and Rev. Jim Manes, of this community. He was laid to rest in the Coleman cemetery. Arrangement in charge of the German Undertaking Co. It was estimated that about 50 cars and 10 wagons were in the procession, and about 800 people attended the services.
The Steele Enterprise, Steele, Missouri
Thursday, July 16, 1936
Great grief descended upon a humble home in the Vicksburg neighborhood Thursday when a stroke of lightning flashed through the body of a husband and father, not only dear in these associations, but to an invalid daughter who has lain paralyzed on her bed for 12 years, this man was a comforter and adviser that breached the moody hours of illness with the sunshine where others mingled.
J.B. Cunningham, age 62 years old since last June 11, who suddenly answered the summons of his maker this morning, was a primitive God-fearing standard, an ordained minister in as his people call it, "The Original Church of God." From his home this fatal day he carried two letters as he walked to the rural letter box a mile and quarter down the road and should return with letters or periodicals that supplied much of the interest the invalid daughter saw in life.
At the roadside Thursday morning where the coroner, undertaker, reporter and neighbors gathered, the uncertainity of life's term was seriously evidenced. The victim was struck in the top of the head, a hole that was pulled through his straw hat, the hat band was neatly removed and lay at his side; a bit of shoe string and small shreds of clothing were also lying near; his hair and mustache were a bit seared and a few burns were on his body. Places in his clothing were as if torn by scattered shot.
Deceased leaves his wife and companion, four daughters and three sons, besides nearly 30 grandchildren and many friends. The sons are Hall, Dewey and Henry Cunningham; daughters, Mrs. Irene Bradford, Mrs. Cora Lawrence, Mrs. Bertha Hartwig and Miss Florence Cunningham.
Funeral plans were not definite at Thursday noon, however, services will likely be held at the home Friday afternoon and interment made in the Coleman cemetery.
The Steele Enterprise, Steele, Missouri
Thursday, July 23, 1936
Rev. J.B. Cunningham at the time of his passing away, was aged 62 years, 1 months and 5 days. He was united in marriage to Miss Mollie Baker, March 5, 1892. To this union seven children were born, Cora, age 42, Henry, age 39, Dewey, Age 37, Hall, 35. Bertha was 31, Florence, 28, and Irene 21. He was always a loving father and husband.
Funeral services were held at 2 o'clock Friday afternoon at the new church in Denton, conducted by Rev. VanBibber, of Blytheville, and Rev. Jim Manes, of this community. He was laid to rest in the Coleman cemetery. Arrangement in charge of the German Undertaking Co. It was estimated that about 50 cars and 10 wagons were in the procession, and about 800 people attended the services.
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