Briggs Swift Cunningham, III

briggs  cunningham, iii
Briggs Swift Cunningham III, 89, passed away peacefully of natural causes Tuesday night September 28, 2021 in his home. Born June 13, 1932 in New York City, New York to the late Briggs S Cunningham Jr. and Lucie Bedford Warren. He graduated from Yale University with a degree in Economics and spent four years in the US Navy. In addition to his parents he is predeceased by a sister Lucie Mckinney. Briggs was a Dad, a Friend, an entrepreneur, a benefactor, avid sports fan, accomplished Angus breeder, amongst other things to many people. He is survived his wife of 55 years Elizabeth (Beth) his 8 children, Marcia, Cecily, Briggs, Thomas, Paige (Mark), Brian, Robert (Janey) and Blair (Adam) and his sister Lynn Maddock. He has 7 grandchildren: Lucie, Windsor, Riley, Mace, Olivia, Warren and Exton. A celebration of life will be 4-7 p.m., November 13, 2021 at Briggs\' cabin on Cliffside Farm. Please enter through Hooves of Hope 735 Chenault Bridge Road, Lancaster, Kentucky 40444 and follow the signs. The family asks for memorial donations to be made in his honor to the Kentucky Junior Angus Association (KJAA) 1220 Angus Trail, Lexington, KY 40509, Heritage Hospice P.O. Box 1213, Danville, KY 40423, or the Tony Stewart Foundation 438 Southpoint Circle, Brownsburg, IN 46112 Celebration of Life: 4 -7 p.m., Saturday November 13, 2021 at Brigg\'s Cabin Please enter through Hooves of Hope 735 Chenault Bridge Road, Lancaster, Kentucky 40444 and follow the signs.

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  1. Sinclair and Jim are so sad about Briggs\’ death. You all are in our thoughts and prayers. Wish we could be with you. Blessings and peace to everyone in the clan. We will call in a few days. He was a great guy and we are so glad for our long friendship.

  2. So sorry to hear of Briggs passing. Just wanted to let you know we are all thinking of all of you. We’ve had some fun times when we all lived in Boyle County with your family.

  3. Sorry to hear of Mr Cunninghams passing. I never got the chance to meet him. My condolances to his family. I live a half mile away. A old farmer myself loved to see his farm everyday. Dale Rybicky

  4. A man of action and foresight in many phases of life. I know he will be remembered by all who knew his vitality. He sure meant a lot to my family. May he Rest In Peace.

  5. Beth, so sorry to read of Briggs passing. You and your family are in our prayers. Good memories at the Kentucky Angus Sales. Ernie & Linda Bingman Carmi IL


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