Jimmy Wayne Cunningham, 84, of Greenville, passed away August 17, 2021, at his residence. Funeral services will be 10:00 A.M., Monday, August 23, 2021, at Coker-Mathews Funeral Home Chapel with Dr. James Ralson officiating. Interment will be in Wieland Cemetery. Visitation will be 9:00 A.M. until service time at the funeral home.
Mr. Cunningham was born July 10, 1937 in Point, Texas to Marvin Cunningham and Connie Weatherford. In 1957, he married Betty June Sandlin in Garland, Texas. He worked for DART as a bus driver for many years, even driving the Dallas Cowboys and several Major League Baseball teams to their games; later down the road he retired as Assistant Superintendent of Transportation. After retirement he went to work for Quinlan Independent School District as a Bus Driver. He was a Mason and of the Church of Christ faith.
He is survived by his son, Scott Cunningham of Greenville; brother, Harold Cunningham of Flint; sister, Mary Morgan and Betty McElroy; and his loyal dog, Opie.
He is preceded in death by his wife; sisters, Edith Fenter, Sarah Mae Rivers, brothers, Wilburn, Douglas, Grady and Dale Cunningham.
Pallbearers will be Perry Sandlin, Brad Wallace, Alan Sandlin, Russell Allen, Brian Sims and Charlie Woodall. Honorary pallbearers will be Brent Sandlin and Levi Woodall.
Memorials may be made to Arms of Hope-Boles Campus, 76505 Love, Quinlan, Texas 75474.