G. Bryant Cunningham

Franklin, NC - G. Bryant Cunningham, age 78, of Franklin, NC, passed away Wednesday, December 12, 2012. He was born in Macon County, the son of the late Leah Cunningham Hastings. He was a US Army Veteran. He was retired from the North Carolina National Guard MP Unit and from the Coweeta Hydrological Lab and had worked in mapping for Macon County for a number of years. He was a member of Iotla Baptist Church and a member of John Campbell Bible Class.

He is survived by his wife of 53 years, Linda Gibson Cunningham; one son, Brad Cunningham and wife Christy of Franklin, NC; one granddaughter, Annabelle Cunningham. In addition to his mother, he was preceded in death by a sister, Carol Lovett.

Funeral services will be held Sunday, December 16th at 2:00 pm at Iotla Baptist Church, with Rev. Steve Reeves and Rev. Simeon Martin officiating. Burial will be in the Church Cemetery. The Franklin VFW Post #7339 and American Legion Post #108 will conduct military graveside rites. Pallbearers will be Bill Queen, Greg Gibson, Greg Talley, Pete Penland, Walter Lane and Bob Guy. His Sunday School Class will serve as honorary pallbearers.

The family will receive friends from 1:00 till 2:00 pm Sunday, one hour prior to the service Sunday at the Church. In lieu of flowers donations, may be made to Iotla Baptist Church Building Fund, 1537 Iotla Church Road, Frankllin, NC 28734.

Bryant-Grant Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
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