BLAKE BAKER "B.B." CUNNINGHAM, JR., age 70, died October 14, 2012, in Memphis, Tennessee. He is survived by his wife, Barbara; three sons, Gary, Joe, Jason (Lisa); one brother, Bill; five grandchildren, Chase, Maria, Gracie, Leland, Sophia; and one great-grandchild, Michael. B.B. had been the bass player for Jerry Lee Lewis since 1997. He was one of the great pioneers of rock music. Some knew him as the lead singer for The Hombres, the band who had the smash, multi-million seller "Let It All Hang Out". Others knew him as a kind, generous, good-natured, honest, easy-going, sweet, hardworking man. B.B. was a beloved friend to a multitude of people. He also had his "special people" - the ones of us who had the honor and pleasure to be his family. We knew how special he was and how special we were to him. We were so proud to be able to call him, Honey, Dad and Paw Paw B.B.

REST PEACEFULLY
Visitation will be from 5-8 p.m., Thursday evening, October 18 at Forest Hill Funeral Home East, 2440 Whitten Road, and service at 10 a.m., Friday, October 19 at Forest Hill. Entombment will be in the mausoleum at Forest Hill.

Forest Hill Funeral Home East (901)382-1000