Jacob Michael Cunningham

A Video Tribute to Jake is now available on this site. The link is under Jake's picture.Jacob Michael “Jake” Cunningham, 22, of Waverly, W.Va. was suddenly and tragically taken from his loved ones on Monday, February 18, 2013.Jake was the proud and loving father of his two children, Rylee Grace, age 3 and Aydon Michael, age 19 months. He was the son of David (Stacey) R. Cunningham, II and Christa Wilson-Wigal (Brian Butterfield) of Waverly. He is also survived by his sisters, Renee Cunningham (Wes Hughes) and Lexi McAtee; a step-sister, Adrienne Butterfield; a brother, Trey Cunningham; two step-brothers, Justin and Brendon Wigal; two grandmothers, Judy Pittman and Barbara Wilson; as well as several uncles, aunts and cousins.Jake was preceded in death by his great-grandparents, Howard and Marie Pittman and George and Inez Blankenship; a grandfather, Donald Pittman, Sr.; and Uncle Larry Marlin Blankenship, Uncle Scotty Pittman, Aunt Pamala Wilkes, cousin baby James Blankenship and nephew “Little Eddie”.Jake was a 2008 Williamstown High School graduate, a former Marine Reservist and an employee of Select Energy Services as a fleet mechanic. He loved the outdoors, riding four wheelers, fishing, camping, music, cars, trucks, making people laugh, and being with his family and friends. He had a heart of gold and he will always be loved and missed.A memorial service will be held at the Lambert-Tatman Funeral Home, 3005 Grand Central Avenue, Vienna, W.Va. Saturday, February 23, 2013 at l:00 p.m. with Evangelist Tom Butterfield presiding. Friends may visit from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. prior to the service at the funeral home.