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.
Cunningham's life came to a close on August 15, 1968, when he was interred in the Marietta National Cemetery in Marietta, Georgia. His family legacy continued through his grandson, Bruce Hampton, who would become a prominent figure in Atlanta's music scene.