John Cunningham
1969 - 2026
John David Cunningham, 56, of Wheelersburg, OH passed away Thursday, January 9, 2026, at his residence. He was born December 17, 1969, to the late Karl and Melva (Akers) Cunningham and survived by his wife, Linda (Oppy) Cunningham, whom he married on March 26, 2004.
John graduated from Wheelersburg High School and was owner and operator of Cunningham Paving and Construction Company. He was well respected member of the community and enjoyed spending time with his family and friends. John was a member of the Western Sun #91 Masonic Lodge.
Along with his parents, John was preceded in death by his grandparents: Monroe and Elizabeth Cunningham and Charlie and Sylvia Akers.
Along with his wife, those left to celebrate his life are five sons: James (April) Floyd, Tyler (Kati) Cunningham, Zach Cunningham, Cole (Alex) Cunningham and Riley Cunningham; a daughter-in-law: Beth Cunningham; five grandchildren: Aly, Reagan and Kaylynn Floyd, Charlotte and Clara Beth Cunningham; a sister: Dawn Cunningham; a nephew: Ethan (Angel) Cunningham; a niece: Karleigh Owens; a special aunt: Sandy Cline and special niece: Laela Howell and several other friends and family that will miss him greatly.
A funeral service will be 11:00am, Thursday, January 15, 2026, at Harrison-Pyles Funeral Home, 11623 Gallia Pike, Wheelersburg, OH. Burial will follow in Memorial Burial Park. Visitation will be on Wednesday, January 14, 2026, from 4:00pm-8:00pm and 10:00am until the time of the service, at the funeral home. There will also be Masonic Rites given, by Masonic Lodge #91, at 8:00pm on the night of the visitation.
Condolences
Kim (Hughes) Miers
I have so many amazing family memories of all of us at Thanksgiving and Christmas (we rotated locations). There was always card playing for Jewell, Mel, and Bonnie and Grandma Akers (rook) and dancing for us all (Grandma loved when we all danced together and her dancing with all 5 of us cousins). All of us agree that our parents did an amazing job creating and coordinating those memories. As adults, we also understand how much work it was to make it all happen in Wheelersburg and Mansfield and appreciate their commitment to family. Love you John.
Gregory Syroney
My condolences to all the family, you are all in my thoughts and prayers!
Max and Chelsea Burk
We love you guys! ❤️