Ben Cunningham Obituary, ROME, Ga. — Georgia Department of Natural Resources Law Enforcement Division Sergeant Ben Cunningham has died following a possible medical episode while on duty in Rome, Georgia, and participating in a Law Enforcement Division physical fitness program. The Georgia DNR announced his passing with deep sadness.
Cunningham was a 27-year veteran of the Georgia Department of Natural Resources, beginning his career with the Wildlife Resources Division in August 1999. His long tenure with the department reflected decades of service to Georgia’s natural resources and the communities he worked to protect.
In December 2006, Cunningham transferred to the DNR Law Enforcement Division, where he continued his career as a Game Warden. He was promoted to Corporal in 2017 and later advanced to the rank of Sergeant in March 2021.
Most recently, Cunningham served as a Sergeant in Region I in northwest Georgia. In that role, he supervised Game Wardens responsible for Walker, Dade, Chattooga and Floyd counties.
The Georgia DNR described Cunningham as an outstanding Game Warden and supervisor within the Law Enforcement Division. His responsibilities placed him in a leadership role overseeing wardens serving several northwest Georgia communities.
The circumstances surrounding his death were described by the department as a possible medical episode while Cunningham was participating in a physical fitness program on duty in Rome. No additional details regarding the possible medical episode were provided in the information released by the department.
The Georgia Department of Natural Resources expressed gratitude for Cunningham’s years of dedication and service, saying his contributions left a lasting mark on the DNR family. His colleagues will remember his 27 years of commitment to the department and his work in law enforcement.
Sergeant Ben Cunningham’s death marks the loss of a longtime member of the Georgia DNR Law Enforcement Division. The department’s message honored his service and dedication as colleagues and the wider DNR family mourn his passing.
