Donald Leon Cunningham Obituary
We announce the death of Donald Leon Cunningham of Pineland, Texas, who passed away on July 15, 2026, at the age of 81. Donald will be remembered by family members, friends, and others whose lives were connected in meaningful ways. Family and friends are welcome to send flowers or leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Christopher Washington Cunningham and Armentha Martin Cunningham; and his son Michael "Pete" Cassel. He is survived by: his children, Christopher Cunningham of Roanoke, VA, Donna Falwell (Eddie) of Gretna, VA, Gina Sexton (Andy) of Lufkin and Angela Anderson (Rick) of Alabama; his brother Gene Hudspeth of Alabama; his stepchildren, Robert Cassell of Pineland, Diane Chesson of Jasper and Machelle Fernandez (Manuel) of New Jersey; his close friend Christi Swearingen of Lumberton; and his caregiver Donna Billingsly of Pineland. He is also survived by numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and great-great-grandchildren.
