Cunningham died on August 15, 1968, and was buried in the Marietta National Cemetery in Marietta, Georgia. Cunningham's grandson was Atlanta musician Bruce Hampton.
Renowned individual Cunningham met his demise on August 15, 1968, and was laid to rest in the Marietta National Cemetery in Marietta, Georgia. Cunningham's grandson went on to become a notable figure in Atlanta music, with Bruce Hampton being his grandson.