John Erving Cunningham, age 68, of Greensboro, NC was born on October 28, 1945 in Washington, D.C. to the late Willie Cunningham and Elenora Johnson. On September 24, 2014, he transitioned from his earthly home in Greensboro, NC to his heavenly home. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Wonetta Sims Cunningham and his sister, Mary E. Harris. John accepted Christ at an early age and attended New Zion Baptist Church in Bedford, VA. He was educated in Bedford County and completed his education after moving to Greensboro, NC. Upon receiving his GED, he was awarded a certificate of achievement for being the best reader in his class. He was a dedicated employee of Rubatex Corp for over thirty years, and was later an employee of Food Lion in Bedford. A very determined and humble man, John was loved by his family. Whenever he set his mind to accomplishing a goal, he worked extremely hard to achieve it. The most important thing in his life was obtaining a good education and doing what was right. John leaves to cherish his memory one sister, Eleanor Lucille Cunningham (Trigger) of Bedford, VA, one stepdaughter, Harriett Reed of Greensboro, NC; a host of grandchildren, great grandchildren, great great grandchildren, nieces and nephews; one brother-in-law, David Sims of Oxon Hill, MD; a devoted friend, Yvonne Cavil of Raleigh, NC; a devoted uncle, Alfred Henry Cunningham; many cousins and friends.