Clarence "Clancy" Cunningham

Clarence E. “Clancy” Cunningham, 78, of Grand Island, was called to the loving arms of our Lord and Savior on Wednesday, December 7, 2022, in Lincoln, NE. Mass of Christian burial will be held at 11:00 a.m. Monday, December 12th, at Resurrection Catholic Church. A Rosary by 3rd Degree Knights of Columbus will be at 10:00 a.m. Monday at the church. There will be a visitation following the rosary until the Mass. All Faiths Funeral Home is entrusted with arrangements. Clancy was born March 20, 1944, in Kimball, NE, to Joseph and Freda (Swayze) Cunningham. He grew up in Kimball and graduated from Kimball County High School in 1963. On his 16th birthday, Clancy began his joy of flying, by getting his private pilot license. During the summer of 1963 he had an airplane accident, but in time went on to get his commercial and instrument license. Clancy graduated from Chadron State College in 1968 with a Bachelor of Science in Education. He taught high school for five years at Greeley and Minatare, then entered his insurance career in 1974. Clancy formed the Cunningham Insurance Agency in Scottsbluff, NE, then moved it to Grand Island in 2002. In 1976 while in the Scottsbluff area, Clancy became a member of the Knights of Columbus. In 1977 he became a member of Nebraska Jaycees and the Nebraska Lions Club. Over the years he received many insurance awards including the National Quality Award, National Sales Achievement and Million Dollar Round Table. Survivors include his special companion, Peggy Wilson and her family, Tonia, Don, Mya, Gavin, Lisa and Joe; his sister, Helen Welty and her sons, Lloyd Jr. (Amy) and their family, and Bryan (Mary) and their children, Catie and Joey Welty; and sister, Phyllis (Dennis) Tuzicka and their family. He is also survived by son, Brandon (Wendy) Cunningham, granddaughter, Liz and great-grandson, Hudson; special friends, Dwayne Wilson, Pat Eberly, Joan (Jake) Mowry, Kay (Lynn) Steinbeck and Nancy Roy; and several nieces and nephews. Clancy was preceded in death by his parents and an infant sister, Judy. Peggy and Clancy enjoyed many trips and cruises. They also enjoyed Christmas and viewing all the Christmas lights. Memorials are suggested to the family to be designated at a later date. Online remembrances may be left at www.giallfaiths.com.

Clarence "Clancy" Cunningham

March 20, 1944 - December 7, 2022

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March 20, 1944 - December 7, 2022

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