Larry Don Cunningham passed away Monday, November 21, 2016. Funeral services will be held at 1:00 pm, Wednesday, November 23, 2016 at First United Methodist Church, at Main and Ohio. A reception will follow at The Branch at NPW, 3800 N Big Spring ST, Midland.Larry was born December 12, 1955 to Frances and BJ Cunningham in Seymour, TX. He graduated in Electra, TX in 1974 and from North Texas State in 1978, with a BBA in finance and real estate. After graduation he went to work for Texaco, Inc. in Midland until 1980. He worked for Mitchell Energy from 1980 to 1989 as a senior landman in Decatur, Dallas, The Woodlands and Midland. In 1995 he was promoted to district land manager in Midland. He was then transferred to The Woodlands. In 1977 he went to work for EOG Resources in Midland until May of 2001. Larry then joined Mewbourne Oil Company, where he felt he had the job of his life. In 2003 he was promoted to district exploration manager, where he mentored a number of young landmen. Under his leadership the Midland office doubled in size. He also formed and maintained many friendships with peers throughout the industry. He was respected by all who knew him.He is survived by wife, Donna Gail Taylor; daughter, Krisanna Brenner and husband Neal; daughter, Kelsey Cunningham; son, Kolby Cunningham; father, Billy Joe; mother, Lou Frances; and sister, Kathy Handley and husband Bud.He is preceded in death by Cordie Blankenship and B.D. “Buck” Blankenship.In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorials be made to Hospice Midland or March of Dimes.Arrangements are under the direction of Nalley-Pickle & Welch Funeral Home & Crematory of Midland. Online condolences may be made at www.npwelch.com.,
