Zephaniah Cunningham was born on the tranquil southern island of The Bahamas called Crooked Island. The beautiful and peaceful capital of Colonel Hill was where he called home. He was the second child and eldest son of the late Esau Cunningham and his wife Luella. They welcomed him on January 16th of 1915.
"Zephie" as he was called by family and close friends was educated at the All Age School in Colonel Hill. He was born and raised in a Christian home as was all of his siblings. After leaving school he moved to Nassau where he met Emily Humes whom he later married. This union brought forth one son, Charles. He carried on His successful business until the time of his sickness.
He is survived by his mother Luella Cunningham; his wife, Emily; one son; Charles; his sisters: Telefar Cunningham Bain, Alra Cunningham Chisholm, Marjorie Cunningham Major, Sylvia Cunningham Moss, Vena Ella Cunningham McQuay, Myrtis Cunningham Thompson; one brother: Wilfred Clarence Cunningham; his aunts: Adrianna Cunningham Ferguson, Caroline Symonette, Belphine Olive and Leonora; one uncle; John Cunningham; numerous nieces and nephews and a host of other relatives and friends...
"Though the smiles have gone forever
And his hand we cannot touch
Still we have those treasured memories
Of one we loved so much
Each time we see his picture
He seems to smile and say
Don't cry, I'm only sleeping
We'll meet again on day"
Rest In Eternal Peace
"Zephie" as he was called by family and close friends was educated at the All Age School in Colonel Hill. He was born and raised in a Christian home as was all of his siblings. After leaving school he moved to Nassau where he met Emily Humes whom he later married. This union brought forth one son, Charles. He carried on His successful business until the time of his sickness.
He is survived by his mother Luella Cunningham; his wife, Emily; one son; Charles; his sisters: Telefar Cunningham Bain, Alra Cunningham Chisholm, Marjorie Cunningham Major, Sylvia Cunningham Moss, Vena Ella Cunningham McQuay, Myrtis Cunningham Thompson; one brother: Wilfred Clarence Cunningham; his aunts: Adrianna Cunningham Ferguson, Caroline Symonette, Belphine Olive and Leonora; one uncle; John Cunningham; numerous nieces and nephews and a host of other relatives and friends...
"Though the smiles have gone forever
And his hand we cannot touch
Still we have those treasured memories
Of one we loved so much
Each time we see his picture
He seems to smile and say
Don't cry, I'm only sleeping
We'll meet again on day"
Rest In Eternal Peace
Zephaniah Cunningham was born on the tranquil southern island of The Bahamas called Crooked Island. The beautiful and peaceful capital of Colonel Hill was where he called home. He was the second child and eldest son of the late Esau Cunningham and his wife Luella. They welcomed him on January 16th of 1915.
"Zephie" as he was called by family and close friends was educated at the All Age School in Colonel Hill. He was born and raised in a Christian home as was all of his siblings. After leaving school he moved to Nassau where he met Emily Humes whom he later married. This union brought forth one son, Charles. He carried on His successful business until the time of his sickness.
He is survived by his mother Luella Cunningham; his wife, Emily; one son; Charles; his sisters: Telefar Cunningham Bain, Alra Cunningham Chisholm, Marjorie Cunningham Major, Sylvia Cunningham Moss, Vena Ella Cunningham McQuay, Myrtis Cunningham Thompson; one brother: Wilfred Clarence Cunningham; his aunts: Adrianna Cunningham Ferguson, Caroline Symonette, Belphine Olive and Leonora; one uncle; John Cunningham; numerous nieces and nephews and a host of other relatives and friends...
"Though the smiles have gone forever
And his hand we cannot touch
Still we have those treasured memories
Of one we loved so much
Each time we see his picture
He seems to smile and say
Don't cry, I'm only sleeping
We'll meet again on day"
Rest In Eternal Peace
"Zephie" as he was called by family and close friends was educated at the All Age School in Colonel Hill. He was born and raised in a Christian home as was all of his siblings. After leaving school he moved to Nassau where he met Emily Humes whom he later married. This union brought forth one son, Charles. He carried on His successful business until the time of his sickness.
He is survived by his mother Luella Cunningham; his wife, Emily; one son; Charles; his sisters: Telefar Cunningham Bain, Alra Cunningham Chisholm, Marjorie Cunningham Major, Sylvia Cunningham Moss, Vena Ella Cunningham McQuay, Myrtis Cunningham Thompson; one brother: Wilfred Clarence Cunningham; his aunts: Adrianna Cunningham Ferguson, Caroline Symonette, Belphine Olive and Leonora; one uncle; John Cunningham; numerous nieces and nephews and a host of other relatives and friends...
"Though the smiles have gone forever
And his hand we cannot touch
Still we have those treasured memories
Of one we loved so much
Each time we see his picture
He seems to smile and say
Don't cry, I'm only sleeping
We'll meet again on day"
Rest In Eternal Peace
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