My Dad Has Passed Away

Bill Cunningham · Post by **Bill Cunningham** » 25 Nov 2013 6:13 pm

Today was the funeral for one of my best friends and my first musical mentor; my dad. I began playing bass with him in 1970 and played rhythm guitar behind him in fiddle contests as a kid. When I began learning steel guitar, he sat and patiently played rhythm guitar behind me for endless hours. We played together regularly until just a few years ago as his health declined and he stopped playing.

http://www.banisterfuneral.com/obits/ob ... ?id=400635

Looking forward to picking with you again some day!

Jim Cohen · Post by **Jim Cohen** » 25 Nov 2013 6:35 pm

Bill, my condolences to you and your family. You are fortunate to have had such a wonderful, close relationship with your Dad through music. I know you'll cherish that your whole life. Peace, bro'.

Tommy Young · Post by **Tommy Young** » 25 Nov 2013 7:08 pm

My condolences to you and your family Bill..May GOD BLESS

Billy Easton · Post by **Billy Easton** » 25 Nov 2013 7:13 pm

Bill...
Meriul joins me in sending our sincere condolences on the loss of your Dad...it is never easy to lose a parent. May you find peace.

Billy and Meriul Easton

Donna Dodd · Post by **Donna Dodd** » 25 Nov 2013 7:33 pm

Bill,
It was good to see you, your family and friends yesterday at visitation. You're in our hearts and in our prayers.

Donna and Tommy

Sid Hudson · Post by **Sid Hudson** » 25 Nov 2013 7:52 pm

I'm sorry for your loss Bill. I have the same relationship with my dad who is soon to be 85.

I dread the day.

Roy Rosetta · Post by **Roy Rosetta** » 25 Nov 2013 8:12 pm

Bill, mine and Barbara's sincere condolences for the loss of your dear dad. Father's are very special.
...Roy and Barbara

Craig Baker · Post by **Craig Baker** » 25 Nov 2013 8:18 pm

Hi Bill,
So sorry to learn of your dad's passing. Losing a parent is a day you don't forget, but nothing beats a strong father - son relationship. All of God's blessings and comfort to you Bill

Sincerely,
Craig, Debra and Mallory

Mike Perlowin RIP · Post by **Mike Perlowin RIP** » 25 Nov 2013 9:24 pm

Bill my friend, I'm sorry for your loss. I hope that the memories of you and your dad making music together helps you get through this period of grief.

pdl20 · Post by **pdl20** » 25 Nov 2013 11:05 pm

Bill, so sorry for you loss, I know it will be hard to handle for a long time ,but always remember that you will see him again at the appointed time and will never have him pass away again. it will be as God has promised a joyous reunion in Heaven. God Bless. Rudy

Hook Moore · Post by **Hook Moore** » 26 Nov 2013 3:16 am

I'm very sorry for your loss..

Jerry Van Hoose · Post by **Jerry Van Hoose** » 26 Nov 2013 6:11 am

Bill, I'm so sorry for your loss. I clicked on the link provided and read the entire obituary. That's a nice picture of your dad. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Jason Stillwell · Post by **Jason Stillwell** » 26 Nov 2013 6:41 am

Bill, I'm so sorry for your loss. May God comfort you and your family at this time.

Chuck S. Lettes · Post by **Chuck S. Lettes** » 26 Nov 2013 7:19 am

Bill,
My condolences to you and your family. You're lucky to have had such a close and musical relationship with your dad.
Chuck

bruce fischer · Post by **bruce fischer** » 26 Nov 2013 2:24 pm

bill, so sorry to hear this.
our prayers & condolences to all the family & friends
bruce & lynn

Chris Boyd · Post by **Chris Boyd** » 26 Nov 2013 5:25 pm

So very sorry for your profound loss Bill....

Buck Reid · Post by **Buck Reid** » 27 Nov 2013 5:12 am

Sincere condolences Bill. My Dad and I had the same type of relationship... we lost him a little over a year ago and I know how you feel. Keeping your family in our thought's and prayers.

Ron Whitworth · Post by **Ron Whitworth** » 27 Nov 2013 5:48 am

Hello Bill;
So sorry to hear of your great loss.
My condolences to you and your family Bill.
Ron

David Wright · Post by **David Wright** » 27 Nov 2013 5:58 am

Sorry to hear this, your in our prayers...David & Red..

Mike Neer · Post by **Mike Neer** » 27 Nov 2013 6:38 am

Very sorry for your loss, Bill.

Dan Burnham · Post by **Dan Burnham** » 27 Nov 2013 7:19 am

Bill,
So sorry for you loss,
Dan

Lonnie Portwood · Post by **Lonnie Portwood** » 27 Nov 2013 3:20 pm

Bill, My wife and I have been attending the annual Fiddlin contest in Hiawassee for many years and remember when your Dad MC'd the program and occasionally played with the Band. He was a jewel, and you are fortunate to have had Him as long as you did, and you certainly are a "chip off the same block". You are in our thoughta. Lonnie and Johnnie Portwood

John LeMaster · Post by **John LeMaster** » 27 Nov 2013 4:35 pm

Bill, my prayers and condolences to you and your family in this difficult time.

John L.

bob drawbaugh · Post by **bob drawbaugh** » 27 Nov 2013 7:37 pm

Bill, I'm sorry to hear this sad news. You and your family will be in my prayers.

Rick Schmidt · Post by **Rick Schmidt** » 27 Nov 2013 9:02 pm

Condolences Bill.... your dad certainly passed the musical torch on to you! God bless him and send peace to your entire family in this sad time.

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