Gary E. Cunningham

Gary E Cunningham passed away on Monday, July 11, 2022. He was 72 years old.

Gary was born on June 21, 1950 in Columbus, Ohio. He enlisted in the United States Air Force in 1969 and served his country for 22 years. He completed Air Force Basic Training in San Antonio, then moved onto Aircraft Maintenance training in Wichita Falls. His first base assignment was Webb AFB in Big Spring, Texas. While stationed in Big Spring he met his “Always and Forever,” Mary (Ester). They met in the Webb NCO club and danced the night away. They knew then that they were meant to be and, after a brief engagement, married in Big Spring on July 24, 1971. Before leaving Big Spring they welcomed their first daughter, Jennifer Denise. They moved to Columbus, Ohio, and from there they went on to Altus, Oklahoma, where they welcomed their second daughter, Erin Danielle. While in Altus, Gary transitioned from aircraft maintenance to Public Affairs/Public Relations. The family of four then moved to Okinawa, Japan, and from there they moved on to Carswell AFB in Ft Worth, Texas, where they welcomed their third daughter, Cencia Mariko. While in Texas, he completed a one-year deployment to Korea and upon his return, the family moved to Williams AFB in Arizona. While there they welcomed their fourth daughter, Liann Kari. While in Arizona, he completed another one-year deployment to Korea. Upon returning the now family of six then moved to Hickam AFB in Hawaii. While in Hawaii, he completed a one-year deployment to Thailand. The last