Ray was born and raised in north Philadelphia were attended school worked played and enjoyed life. He had a host of friends that will truly miss him as well as 4 children, 7grand children and 6 great grands. Rays mother Margerite proceeded him in death as well as his father Clifford Cunningham and brother Clifford Cunningham Jr. He has 2 brothers Frankie and Shawn Cunningham both of Delaware.