James Eugene Cunningham, 70 of Warrensburg, Missouri passed away Monday, November 13, 2017 at his home.

Jim was born July 16, 1947 in Marshall, Missouri, son of James Luke Cunningham and Velma "Jean" (Moore) Cunningham. He attended Warrensburg High School. He served in the United States Army during the Vietnam War. James was united in marriage to Rebecca L. Palmer on January 21, 1972 in Warrensburg. He helped his uncle, Delmer Jaeger on a Mississippi river boat for a couple of years. James was an over the road trucker for nearly 40 years. He was a member of the V.F.W., Post #4288 in Corder, Missouri.

Survivors include his brother: John Jaeger of Zapata, TX; sister-in-law: Myra White and husband, Graydon of Warrensburg, MO; three nieces: Annesta Griffin, Toni Webb and Brandy Key; five great nieces and nephews: Jennifer, Courtney, Avery, Kaden and Ruger; great grandniece: Jaya and his two dogs: Lily and Snowflake. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Rebecca; both parents; stepfather: Wayne Wendell Jaeger; sister: Gladys Brown; brother: Ronnie Lee Jaeger; stepson: Michael Cunningham; two brother-in-laws: Gary Wheeler and Jennings Palmer, Jr.; and his dog, Diesel.

Memorial Services will be 2:00 p.m. Friday, November 17th at Williams Funeral Chapel in Warrensburg with Pastor Harry Stevens of Victory Tabernacle Pentecostal Church in Warrensburg officiating. Military Honors will be provided by Veterans of Foreign Wars, Post #2513; American Legion, Post #131, and United States Army Honor Guard.

There will be a private interment at the Knob Noster Cemetery.

The family will receive friends from 1:00 until service time, Friday at the funeral home.

Memorial Contributions are suggested to Johnson Co. Cancer Foundation in care of the funeral home.

Online condolences may be left at www.williamsfuneralchapel.net