James Burl Cunningham, 64

REHOBOTH BEACH - James Burl Cunningham of Rehoboth Beach and Palm City, Fla., died suddenly on Friday, Aug. 3, 2007, at Beebe Medical Center, Lewes. He was 64.

He was born Sept. 19, 1942, in Morrilton, Ark., son of the late Archie Ray and Wanda Mae (Hill) Cunningham.

Mr. Cunningham worked in the real estate industry all of his adult life, primarily as a developer.

He was a 32rd Degree Scottish Rite Mason, Centennial Lodge 174 AF & AM, Upper Marlboro, Md.

Mr. Cunningham entered the U.S. Air Force in 1960 and served his country for four years.

After leaving the service, he went to college, ultimately earning an MBA from the University of Maryland.

Mr. Cunningham is survived by his wife of 21 years, Sheryl J. (Marshall) Cunningham; his son, Jason B. Cunningham; his daughter, Angela B. Cunningham; a brother, Sherman Cunningham; half-siblings, Cecil Warren, Dale Warren, and Linda McIntyre; a loving mother-in-law, Ruth Marshall; in-law family, Becky and Ken Moser, Megan Moser, Allison Moser, and Courtney Moser; many other relatives in Ohio, Arkansas, and California and in particular, close friends, Jack and Lisa Daggett.

He was adored by his dogs, Addison, Mousse and Duncan.

A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday in Parsell Funeral Homes & Crematorium, Atkins-Lodge Chapel, 16961 Kings Highway, Lewes, where friends may call one hour prior to the service. Masonic Services will begin at 11:30 a.m.

Interment will be private.

A reception will follow from noon-4 p.m. at the home of Jack and Lisa Daggett, Nine Alexander Court, Kings Creek Country Club, Rehoboth Beach.

Instead of flowers, the family suggests memorial contributions be made to the Morris Animal Foundation, 45 Inverness Drive east, Englewood, CO 80112; or online at morrisanimalfoundation.org.