Harold O. "Bo" Cunningham, 49, of Altamont, passed away at his home on Monday, October 12, 2015.
Bo was born February 14, 1966 at Coronado, California to Glenn E. and Sondra V. (Koski) Cunningham. As a young boy, he moved with his family to southeast Kansas where he had lived since then. The family lived in Cherryvale for a short time before moving to Parsons where they lived for nine years. They later moved to Altamont, where Bo attended the Labette County High School.
Bo worked for ten years as a maintenance worker for the USD 506 schools at Altamont. He also worked for a time for Tank Connection in Parsons until retiring due to his health. Bo was an avid hunter and fisherman. He also loved riding motorcycles and hunting mushrooms. Bo also was a devoted San Diego Chargers fan and had enjoyed an opportunity to attend a spring training camp in San Diego. He had attended the Westside Christian Church in Parsons in the past.
He was united in marriage to Colette Johnson on August 21, 1993 at Miami, Oklahoma.
SURVIVORS INCLUDE:
Wife: Colette Cunningham – Dennis, Kansas
Two Stepdaughters: Carrie Johnson and her husband, Jordan Keller – Pittsburg, Kansas
Cassie Johnson – Topeka, Kansas
Six Grandchildren
Parents: Glenn and Sandy Cunningham – of the home
Brother: Jerry Kelsey and his wife, Diane – Parsons, Kansas
Three Sisters: Trudy Yockey and her husband, David – Parsons, Kansas
Betty Jo Fentress and her husband, Kim – Altamont, Kansas
Connie Cunningham – Altamont, Kansas
Numerous Nieces, Nephews, Aunts, and Uncles
Bo was preceded in death by a sister, Michelle Cunningham, who passed away in 1972 at the age of three.
Following cremation, a memorial service will be held at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, October 17, 2015 at the Bath-Forbes-Hoffman Funeral Home in Altamont with Pastor Lewis Regis officiating. The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 7-8:00 p.m., on Friday. Burial will be at the Springhill Cemetery.
Memorial contributions are suggested to a fund for his grandchildren's education. These may be left at or mailed to Bath-Forbes-Hoffman Funeral Home, P.O. Box 325, Altamont, KS 67330.
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