Gilbert Earl Cunningham

Background

Cunningham, Gilbert Earl was born on May 4, 1930 in Fort Worth, Texas, United States. Son of George Alvin and Lillian Louise (Fogg) Cunningham.

Education

Student, Benz-Floral Design, 1948.

Career

Designer, Balche's Flowers, Fort Worth, Texas, 1948-1953; owner, teacher, Fort Worth School of Floral Design, 1953-1961; manager, Cheri's Flowers, Tucson, Arizona, 1961-1968; owner, Arizona School of Floral Design, Tucson, 1961-1968; owner, Buddy's Distinctive Flowers and Gifts, Mesa, Arizona, since 1968. President Arizona unit Teleflora, Inc., Mesa, 1976-1978. Instructor western United States of America Teleflora National Conference, Cleveland, 1968.

Instructor Florists Transworld Delaware, Phoenix, 1982.

Politics

Baptists should be faithful ambassadors of reconciliation in their personal relationships and local communities as they demonstrate the power of the Gospel to reconcile all persons in Christ.

Views

Responsibility for parenting is to encourage social, economic, and religious efforts to maintain and strengthen relationships within families in order that every member may be assisted toward complete personhood.

Membership

With United States Army, 1953-1956. Member American Institute Floral Desingers, Mesa Merchants Association.

Interests

• Avocations: interior design, antiques, gourmet cooking.

Connections

Father:

George Alvin Cunningham

Mother:

Lillian Louise (Fogg) Cunningham