Michael Ray Cunningham, 76, passed away on Aug. 23, 2026.
He was born Dec. 8, 1949, in Winslow, to Willard and Esta Lee Cunningham. He grew up in Winslow, graduating from Winslow High School in 1967.
In 1968, he began the Santa Fe Railway, with a railroad career that lasted 30 years. He was a life member of the United Transportation Union.
He was a big baseball fan and coached Winslow Little League for many years, serving as president of the league for five years. He was a lifetime member of the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks, serving in several officer positions and as Exalted Ruler in 1983.
He enjoyed hunting, fishing and camping. His greatest pleasure, though, was being a grandfather to his four grandsons, Hunter, Conner, Tyler and Gage.
He is survived by his wife of 55 years, Cora; his son, Robby, and daughter-in-law, Shelly of Burleson, Texas; his daughter, Megan Cunningham of Flagstaff; his grandsons, Hunter and Conner Cunningham of Burleson, and Tyler and Gage Zickerman of Flagstaff; his brother, Don Cunningham of Flagstaff; and many nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Willard and Esta Lee Cunningham; his brother, Rich Cunningham; and his sister, Sue Cunningham.
