Bill Cunningham, age 82, of Crossville, died on Thursday, March 14, 2024, at Cumberland Medical Center in Crossville.

He was born on June 5, 1941, in Grandview to the late Melvin and Cecile Gibson Cunningham. Bill worked at Southern Silk Mills for many years and ended his career at Fairfield Glade Community Club. He enjoyed woodworking and inventing things. He also loved gardening, horses, and all kinds of animals. Bill was a member of Central Baptist Church in Crossville.

Bill was also preceded in death by his half-brothers: John and Bob Davenport.

Survivors include his wife of 63 years: Sherry M. Cunningham; children: Carrie Wolfe, Linda Reagan, and Scott (Darlene) Cunningham, all of Crossville; sister: Jane Sharpe of Ft. Oglethorpe, Georgia; grandchildren: Leslie (Ryan) Looper of Cookeville, Miranda (Tyler) Sims of Crossville, Jeremy (Holly) Wolfe of Lebanon, Tennessee, Corey (Breanna) Chavis of Crossville, and Kali Cunningham of Crossville; and great-grandchildren: Rylan and Haylin Looper, Hayden and Brylee Sims, Ryker, and Ridge Wolfe, and Alexis, Kylee, and Raelee Chavis.

Funeral services will be held on Saturday, March 23, 2024, at 4 p.m. in the chapel of Vaughn Funeral Home in Spring City with Rev. Randy Bell and Rev. Stephen Zimmerman officiating. Interment will follow at Stebbins Cemetery in Grandview. The family will receive friends on Saturday, March 23, 2024, from 2 until 4 p.m. at Vaughn Funeral Home in Spring City.

Vaughn Funeral Home of Spring City is in charge of the arrangements