Family photo of Lt. Chris CunninghamThe Jacksonville Sheriffs Office, where Lt. Chris Cunningham worked for 20 years, has ruled his passing a line of duty death after establishing he contracted coronavirus while on duty.Cunningham, 47, is remembered as a beloved family man who dedicated his life to public service.Cunningham worked for JSO for 20 years.Cunningham was the commanding officer of the crime scene unit, latent prints and photo lab at the Sheriff’s Office.The Jacksonville Transportation Authority said Cunningham also worked off duty for the organization at the Rosa Part Transit Station from 2000-2018.Family photo of Lt. Chris CunninghamFamily photo of Lt. Chris CunninghamFamily photo of Lt. Chris CunninghamFamily photo of Lt. Chris CunninghamFamily photo of Lt. Chris Cunningham
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Family photo of Lt. Chris Cunningham
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – The public is invited to a viewing and funeral for Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office Lt. Chris Cunningham.
Cunningham died of a COVID-19 related illness. It was determined Cunningham contracted the virus while on the job.
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A viewing will be held August 14 from 5 p.m. until 8 at the Hardage- Giddens Funeral Home. The family asks anyone wishing to send flowers to send the arrangements to this location.
The address of the funeral home is 11801 San Jose Blvd Jacksonville, FL 32223.
A public funeral will be held for the beloved family man the following day, August 15. It starts at 11 a.m. at the Paxon Revival Center. The address is 5461 Commonwealth Ave Jacksonville, FL 32254.
COVID-19 protocols including social distancing and use of face masks will be strictly enforced.
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