Crossville, TN - Douglas Joe "DJ" Cunningham was born in Burnt House, WV on April 17, 1934. He passed away peacefully at his home in Crossville on July 26, 2026. He is survived by his children, Kay (Mike) Powers, Pam (Paul) Royko, Mike (Kim) Cunningham, Mark Cunningham, seven grandchildren, nine great-grandchildren and his beloved dog, Sadie.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Lorene, of 68 years; parents, George and Lilly Cunningham; siblings, Bill and Bob Cunningham; and grandson, Ryan Hall. He served in the United States Air Force and retired from Monongahela Power.

DJ and Lorene enjoyed camping and traveled extensively in their RVs. He was an avid collector of foot powered and antique tools. He was especially known for having one of the largest collections of Barnes foot-powered tools in the United States. DJ will be remembered for his sense of humor and his ability to fix or build anything. One of DJ's greatest pleasures was the Crossville Flea Market. When he could no longer walk the grounds he will be remembered for riding his fancy red scooter! The family thanks Hospice of Cumberland County for their support in his final days.

A memorial will be held at a later date.