Marcus Durwood Cunningham

Marcus Durwood Cunningham “Mark” was born October 5, 1950 to the parentage of the late Marvin and Wergena Christian Cunningham in Winnsboro, Texas.

He united with Hynson Chapel C.M.E Church at an early age. He attended P.L. Dunbar Elementary and Winnsboro High School. He graduated in the class of 1969.

Upon graduation Mark enrolled into the United States Army where he was stationed in Louisberg, Germany. He served his country for four years.

After the Army, Mark moved to Dallas, TX where he worked for the Roger Snapp Printing Company. In 1991 he moved back to Winnsboro and became a devoted caregiver to his precious nephew William Bruce Belt which he took care of until his health failed. Mark was a very sweet man who would give you the clothes off his back. He was always willing to lend a helping hand. He will be dearly missed.

Mark passed away Sunday, October 13, 2019 in Winnsboro, TX. He is preceded in death by his parents, sisters Virginia Cunningham and Barbara Belt; brothers David, Ray, and Thomas Cunningham; and sister-in-law Marilyn Joyce Kelly.

He leaves to cherish his memories: brother William Kelly of Hephzibah, GA;  aunt Dorothy Spelmon of Fort Worth, TX; sister-in-law Renee Cunningham of Kilgore, TX; four nieces Dr. Jocelyn Renee Kelly-Bayliss, Christi Smith, Teniqua Simmons, and Jessica Cunningham-James; three nephews William Bruce Belt, Kelvin Kelly, Lyle Bursey, and a host of other relatives and friends. Special thanks to all who served as Mark’s caregivers.

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