Lawrence (Larry) S. Cunningham Jr., age 57, of Rockwood, died suddenly at his home March 24, 2021. He was born September 10, 1963 and had lived in Rockwood most all of his life. He was a 27-year employee of the Rockwood Fire Department but because of health issues, he was forced to retire early. Larry was a kindhearted, gentle soul and was always willing to help others. He had a special love for children and animals. He enjoyed life and loved gatherings at his home where he enjoyed special parties and cookouts for the family. He was preceded in death by his father: Lawrence Cunningham Sr; and brother-in-law: Louis “Cowboy” Goldberg. He is survived by the love of his life: Vera Pugh; mother: Loretta Dodson Cunningham; sisters: Terri Bradshaw Goldberg (Chuck) and Sandi Riggs (Kevin); stepchildren and grandchildren: Chad Kring (Sara), Beth Pugh, Crissy Kring, (Vic), and Chelsey Mathis (Brandon); grandchildren: Destiny Waldrop, Avrin, Keylie, and Eli Harlow, Emma, Carly, Adriel, Abbi, and Sawyer; and several nieces and nephews. A special mention is also to be made of his fellow workers at the Rockwood Fire Department whom he loved like brothers, especially his best friend and fellow fireman Jeff Cunningham. The family will receive friends Friday, March 26, 2021 from 6 until 8 p.m. eastern at Evans Mortuary in Rockwood. Funeral service will follow. Graveside and interment services will be Saturday, March 27, 2021 at 3:30 p.m. in Glen Alice cemetery in Rockwood. Evans Mortuary is serving the family.