Thomas Dale Cunningham

He was born on April 12, 1951 to the late William H. “Jugo” and Lillian Ruth Spradling Cunningham. He married Janeene Yancy Payne on April 4, 1981 and she survives of the home.

Tom graduated from Chaffee High School in 1969 and was a graduate from Southeast Missouri State University in Cape Girardeau with a degree in design as a mechanical draftsman. Tom was a member of the First Baptist Church in Chaffee. He was a member of the Chaffee Masonic lodge 615, and he was also a member of the Elks lodge 1810 in Chaffee.

Survivors include his loving wife, Janeene Cunningham; a son, Brian (Rebecca) Payne of Kelso; a special daughter Jamie Eichhorn (Joe) Wiseman of Chaffee; a sister, Linda (Mick) Wessel of Cape Girardeau; four grandchildren, Cody Payne of Cape Girardeau; Holden Payne of Kelso, Bailey and Emily Wiseman of Chaffee; Tom is also survived by many nephews and nieces whom he loved dearly also survived by two fur babies Abby and Tucker.

He was also preceded in death by a son, Randy Payne and a brother Steve Cunningham.

Friends may call after 4:00 pm on Saturday at Amick-Burnett Funeral Chapel in Chaffee. Elk’s service will be at 6:30 pm followed by the Masonic service at 7:00 pm.

Funeral Service will be at 2:00 pm on Sunday at the Chapel with Rev. Josh Boley officiating. Burial will be at Union Park Cemetery in Chaffee.