Howard Cunningham age 95, of Caldwell, OH passed away Saturday, October 31, 2026 at Altercare Summit Acres Skilled Nursing and Rehab in Caldwell. He was born October 14, 1931 in Elizabeth, WV, a son of the late Hart J. and Ona Faye Brunty Cunningham.

As a young man, Howard enjoyed playing the mandolin and making music with his family. Throughout the years, he also enjoyed building banjos. He drilled water wells and later worked in the oil fields. Howard also owned and operated Archer Shell Station on Mill Street in Caldwell, where he became a familiar and friendly face in the community. His service station provided many young people with their first jobs, and he was known for handing out candy bars to children who stopped by. Howard had a generous heart and was always willing to help those in need, often allowing customers to carry a tab until they were able to pay. He was a member of Sharon Lodge No. 136, F. & A.M. Above all, Howard will be remembered by his family as a loving father, grandfather, and great-grandfather whose kindness and generosity touched the lives of many.

In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by three brothers Hart Cunningham Jr., Roy Cunningham, and Donald Cunningham.

Those left to cherish his memory are his wife Doris Irene Wiley Cunningham, whom he married January 25, 1952; two daughters Marsha (Dave) Buckey of Caldwell and Debra (Gary Rossiter) Bivona of Florida; four grandchildren Laura, Joshua, Jason and Lyndsy; eight great-grandchildren Ariel, Ellie, Aunika, Ethan T., Ethan, Evan, Mason, and Journey; sister Linda (Jim) Spiker of Arizona; cherished niece and nephew Pam Buckey and Rick Cunningham. He is also survived by several nieces, nephews, and friends.

Cremation will be observed, with no formal services planned. Howard will be laid to rest at a later date in Sharon Cemetery in Caldwell. Chandler Funeral Home & Cremation Service, 609 West Street, Caldwell, OH 43724 has been entrusted to care for the family.