Lawrence M. Cunningham

Lawrence M. Cunningham, 61, of Kent, died Tuesday, April 14, 2015 at Akron City Hospital.

He was born April 22, 1953 in Detroit, MI to Richard Lawrence and Pauline Agnes (Fina) Cunningham. He was a veteran of the Army and was stationed in West Germany. Lawrence was a Computer Analyst for Marathon Petroleum in Findlay. He was a member of the Kent American Legion. Lawrence enjoyed golfing, sports, history, animals, music, reading and traveling. He volunteered at Kent Social Services and with various organizations.

He is survived by his loving wife, Laura (Forest) Cunningham; son, Mark Dumm of Kent; brothers, Richard (Brenda) Cunningham of Monroe, MI, John (Mary) Cunningham of Boston Heights and Tom (Karen) Cunningham of Hudson; nephew, Eric Cunningham of Boardman; niece, Kate Cunningham of Roanoke, VA; mother-in-law, Mary Ann Forest of Munroe Falls; sister-in-law, Kathy Phillips; brother-in-law, Dave Phillips; many nieces and nephews; aunt, Cis Cunningham of Michigan; uncle, Karner McKinnon of Michigan; many loving cousins.

Funeral services will be held 12:00 PM Saturday, April 18th at Bissler & Sons Funeral Home in Kent, where calling hours will be held from 10 AM until the time of service. Burial will be held at Crown Hill Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to RMH Foundation-Visiting Nurse, POB 1204, Ravenna, OH 44266-1204, American Legion Post #496, 1945 Mogadore Road, Kent, OH 44240 or the Animal Protective League, 8122 Infirmary Road, Ravenna, OH 44266.