Bill (dad) is survived by his High School sweetie and wife of 62 years, Phyllis Carol Schluter Cunningham, daughter Kelly Cunningham (McKenzie)-Frnka and husband Scott Frnka of Tomball, Texas, along with their four children Scott Jr., Matthew, Elizabeth and Ethan. Son William Alden Cunningham III and his wife Monique Phillips Cunningham of Logan Utah, along with their four children Colin, Casey, Kyle and Cooper, sisters Judith Lee Hesselbart and Barbara Ann Johnson, several nieces and nephews and countless friends.

Bill served his country in the U.S Air Force as a Russian Linguist from 1956-1960. Having a brilliant mind for business and a passion for food, Bill and his business partner Michael Phillips established B.J's Restaurant and Brewery in 1978. From a stand alone location in Southern California, B.J's is now a 200+ restaurant chain because of Bill and Mike's determination, hard work and Integrity.

Bill's legacy of love and passion for life will not be forgotten!