James Cunning

James R. Cunning, 83, of Gothenburg, Nebraska died May 30, 2012 at Gothenburg Memorial Hospital in Gothenburg, NE.

Jim was born June 18, 1928 at Hopkins, MO to Ray and Nettie (Peve) Cunning. Soon after his birth, his family moved to Gothenburg, NE where he grew up and graduated from Gothenburg High School. Jim enlisted in United States Air Force on September 13, 1950. He was honorably discharged on September 12, 1954.

Jim and his wife had two children Gary and Denise. In 1954, Jim and his family moved to Alamogordo, NM. During this time Jim worked as a security guard at White Sands Missile Range. In 1981, Jim moved back to Gothenburg, NE. Jim loved coaching little league sports, and watching Nebraska football games. His greatest joy was watching and supporting young athletes in all sports.

Jim was preceded in death by father Ray; mother Nettie; brothers Clyde, Charles, Wren Eugene and Johnnie Francis; and sister Pearle.

Survivors include his daughter Denise and husband Allen Musgrove of Los Lunas, NM, son Gary and wife Dana Cunning of Old Hickory, TN; grandchildren, Amy Bell and husband Shane of NM, Staci Musgrove of TX Amber Ackley and husband Walt of TX, Cody Cunning and Summer Cunning of TN; great grandchildren, Kelsey, Kaden, Jaden and Melia; along with many friends and extended family.