Austin W. Cunningham, 24, loving son and brother passed away on September 12, 2014. Born in Clearwater, Florida, Austin was the son of Richard W. Cunningham and Megan Marcoux. He was the best big brother to his sister Fallon L. Cunningham and Torin R. Cunningham.

Austin was the heartbeat of our family. He took care of us in so many ways. He was intelligent, kind and giving. He was a devoted son and brother and lived for his family.

We were so proud of him, and blessed he was in our lives, even for a short period. May he rest in peace. We will miss you forever and always. We love you, we love you.

A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11:30 a.m. Tuesday September 16, 2014 in Church of the Resurrection, 3501 Cedar Lane, Portsmouth, VA 23703. Burial will follow in St. Luke's Cemetery, Smithfield, VA. Baker-Foster Funeral Home, Bennett's Creek Chapel is handling the arrangements.