BORN

1982

DIED

2011

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Southern Heritage Funeral Home & Cemetery

475 Cahaba Valley Road

Pelham, Alabama

Clayton Cunningham Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Apr. 6, 2011.

CUNNINGHAM, CLAY Clay Cunningham, age 28, of Hoover, Alabama, passed away on April 5, 2011. Clay was a beloved Son, Brother, Family Member and Friend. Special thanks to Becky and all the other special caregivers that assisted Clay over the years.. Survivors: Parents, Jane and Dave Cunningham, sisters, Fowler, Claire and Cauley Cunningham.. Funeral services will be held at Southern Heritage Funeral Home April 9, 2011 at 11:00am. Visitation will be held on Friday 5-7 at the Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers family request donations be made to the Batten Disease Support and Research Association. 166 Humphries Dr. Reynoldsburg, OH 43068. www.bdsra.org >

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April 18, 2011

Jennifer Bowling/Owens

David I am so very sorry to hear about your loss. There are no words that seem appropriate at this time. You and your family will be in my prayers, and may God keep you'all in his loving arms.

April 17, 2011

Dear David & Jane, My heart aches for your loss. YOU are in my prayers and blessings. I can not begin to feel the pain of your loss, but know it is the hardest of all losses. God Bless and keep you..Paul David Smith

April 13, 2011

DONNA SCARBERRY

DAVID & JANE, MY HEART GOES OUT TO YOU AND YOUR FAMILY. THINKIN OF YOU AND YOUR'S . MAY GOD BLESS YOU ALL. CLAYTON IS IN THE ARMS OF THE ANGEL'S NOW, MAU YOU FIND COMFORT IN KNOWING THAT GOD IS WITH YOU AND YOUR FAMILY. WITH DEEPEST SINCERETY. DONNA SCARBERRY MILLER.

April 12, 2011

Terry Lang

David, The images of Clay are so beautiful. I love my four children with all my heart as I'm certain you and Clay's Mother did for all of his much too short life. Thinking of you and your family in this time of great sorrow. With sincere sympathy,Terry Lang

April 8, 2011

Joyce Reaves, Music Teacher, ASB

Mr. and Mrs. Cunningham,
My heart breaks for you as one of life's treasures has moved on to a greater reward. Clay was a treasure to have in my class at Alabama School for the Blind and I have loving and special memories of him as a young boy. He loved music. It was obviously evident when he was in class, especially with that beautiful little smile when he performed on the drums. That was one of his favorite activities and he didn't hesitate letting me know it. Thank you so much for sharing him. As you and your family are struggling with the loss, I do truly hope your memories of Clay will be of some comfort to you and your family. He was a special little boy and I can see by the picture that he grew into a handsome young man.

Both you and your children are in my heart with sincere sympathy, sadness, and prayers. May God hold you close.

April 7, 2011

Larry & Lois Mescher

Jane and Dave,
There are times like this when words simply aren't enough. Our hearts ache for you and the girls. We are so sorry and so sad knowing the grief and loss you are feeling. We send you our love and wish we could be there with you, but please know we are praying for you and Clay and we hold each of you close in our hearts. Love,Larry and Lois

April 7, 2011

randy & jan kell

Dave and Jane, Our hearts go out to you on your loss of Clay. We cannot begin to imagine the pain of losing a child, and we are in tears looking at your great collection of photos from over the years. We know that Clay was blessed by having strong, caring parents and sisters to support him all of these difficult years, and we want to express our great admiration and appreciation of your love and care for this wonderful young man. We very much want to see you all soon and hope we can arrange to get you up this way during the summer. Love, Randy and Jan

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