David P. Cunningham

David Cunningham, 57, passed away on October 14, 2013 at Lutheran Hospital. He was born on August 25, 1956 in Des Moines to Donald and Colleen (Williams) Cunningham.
David graduated from East High in Des Moines in 1974 and served both in the Army and the Navy before retiring from Firestone in 2010. He enjoyed spending time around anything with an engine and liked riding motorcycles, auto body work, RC cars and Nascar. David’s hobbies were numerous and included fishing, video games, playing the guitar, spending time with his grandkids and he will always be remembered for his practical jokes. He was a member of the H.O.G. Association and IBEW 347.
He is survived by his mother, Colleen Cunningham; children, Shawnna Cunningham, Amanda Cunningham and Lacey (Clinton) Chandler; 9 grandchildren, Michelle Vansickle, Alesia Buttrey, Kendell Fuller, Nate Cannon, Hayden Baker and Aaron, Ezabell, Amelia and Payton Chandler; brother, Donald (Wanda) Cunningham; and sister, Diane Slagter.
He was preceded in death by his father, Donald Cunningham; and his brother, Daniel Cunnigham.
Visitation will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. Friday, October 18, 2013 at Hamilton’s Funeral Home, 605 Lyon Street in Des Moines with cremation to follow at Hamilton’s Crematory.
Memorial contributions may be directed to the family in loving memory of David. Online condolences may be expressed at www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com.

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