With deepest sorrow we at Henryhand Funeral Home regret to announce the passing of Jermaine Cunningham, 48, of Lake City, SC, husband of Joanne Cunningham, who passed away on Saturday, October 18, 2025.

Life Reflections

I have lived out my days on this earth; I've lived such a beautiful life with my family and friends. Now I must go on a new journey to heaven, where I will experience eternal life with the Lord. Rejoice for me, my family and friends. I'm at peace. J. One

Jermaine Cunningham, son of Dorothy Cunningham Fulton and the late Roland Graham was born in Kingstree, SC on November 20, 1976. God in his infinite wisdom, saw fit to call our dearly beloved and unique angel Jermaine Cunningham home to eternal rest on Saturday, October 18, 2025, after an extended illness. Jermaine was preceded in death by his brother, Johnathan Cunningham; his sister, Shonnette Cunningham; along with a nephew, Thomas McDowell.

Jermaine joined in Holy Matrimony to Miss Joan McClam on May 22, 1996. Jermaine accepted Christ as his personal savior and was a member of St. Mary United Methodist Church. He received his formal education in the public schools of Williamsburg County, SC. All during his school years he played basketball and football. He furthered his education by attending Job Corp in Brunswick, GA while there he had the opportunity to play with Kevin Garnett and Jermaine O'Neal and took the team to Jacksonville, FL to win the championship. Jermaine had a passion for sports and could play in any position. Jermaine was a fan of the Carolina Panthers; he also played softball with the Mouzon Tigers and the Blue Jays for many years. He would sometime play with the Lake City Police Department Basketball team. "J. One" or "Jerry", as he was affectionately called by family and friends. His good nature shall be missed by his family and many, many dear friends. Jermaine was friendly and never met a stranger. He was caring and compassionate and would give his last even when he wasn't feeling well. Jermaine had an irreplaceable laugh.

Jermaine leaves to cherish his loving memories: his devoted wife, Joan Cunningham of the home; two sons, Hakeem Edwin of Lee County, SC, Robert Wilson of Bennettsville, SC; his devoted mother, Dorothy Cunnigham Fulton of Lake City, SC; three caring and special sisters, Evangelist Erica (Dewitt) Clark of Florence, SC, Casandra (Tyrone) Salters and Lillian Graham both of Kingstree, SC; one step-sister, Jennifer (Noah) Wheeler of Kingstree, SC; a cousin reared as a sister, Theresa Cunningham of Kingstree, SC; two caring brothers, Roland Cunningham of Myrtle Beach, SC and Alan (Angela) Pressley of Kingstree, SC; three uncles reared as brothers, Leroy (Jillian) Cunningham, Christopher (Teresa) Cunningham and Derrick Cunningham all of Myrtle Beach, SC; two devoted uncles, Vern (Linda) Cunningham of Lake City, SC and James (Gloria) Cunningham of Kingstree, SC; other uncles, Jimmy Graham of Kingstree, SC, Terry (Rosa) Graham of Turbeville, SC, Charlie (Gloria) Graham of Maryland; two aunts, Rosa (Edward) Wise of Turbeville, SC and Marion Graham of Sumter, SC; a special person, Willie Dantzler who was like an uncle; additional aunts and uncles, Reverend Anthony (Geraldine) Gilliard, Lina Gilliard, Minister Kenneth (Betty) Gilliard, William (Shannon) Gilliard and Cheryl (Emmanuel) Burgess; his mother-in-law, Lillie Mae Daniels of Lake City, SC; seven sisters-in-law; two brothers-in-law; special nieces and nephews, Tiara (Charles) Cunnigham of Lake City, SC, Tysheria Salters and April Graham both of Kingstree, SC, Terrell Graham and Montega Graham both of Myrtle Beach, SC, Zahir Cunningham and Avion Cunningham both of Kingstree, SC, Davonta Clark of Florence, SC, Cassie McCray of Lake City, SC, Madolyn McDowell of Florence, SC, Azarria Graham. Zoey McFadden, Ace Salters, Anfernee McCrea, Dasani Nesmith and Chavon Nesmith all of Kingstree, SC;  godmother, Ruth Pressley of New Zion, SC; special cousins, Jeff (Shonda) Brand, Glenn Brand, Bernard Brand, Steve Brand, Warren Brand, Theron Kennedy and Joseph Burgess; his special friends, Gary Cooper, Eric Alston, Jonathan Adams and Jimmy Wilson; two men that were like brothers to him, Nabil Lally and Jamal Lally; along with a host of other relatives and friends.

The family is receiving friends and family at his late residence, 116 Buff Road, Lake City, SC.

All arrangements and professional services have been entrusted to Henryhand Funeral Home of Lake City, SC. 843-354-2292.