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Eugene Gunn Obituary

Gunn Eugene E. Gunn, age 81, born March 5, 1935 in Winston-Salem, NC, passed away February 24, 2017. After high school, Eugene moved to Columbus where he attended The Ohio State University. After working for Kimble Glass Co. and J.D.C. for many years, he began a career with the U.S. Postal Service from which he retired after 50 years of faithful service. Preceded in death by parents Liddo and Willie Katherine Gunn, and sisters Doris Gilliam and Anita Martin. He leaves to cherish his memory, his wife of 61 years, Geraline O. Stevenson Gunn; children, Michael (Angela) Gunn, Bernard Gunn, Gwendolyn Johnson, Michell Gunn, and Vickie (Jeffrey) Durham; brothers, Alton (Decie) Gunn of Detroit, MI, and William (Marlene) Gunn of Stone Mountain, GA; sister, Mary Bitting of Winston-Salem; eight grandchildren, six great grandchildren; and a host of other relative and friends. Celebration of Life 10 a.m. Monday, March 6, 2017 in the chapel of DIEHL-WHITTAKER FUNERAL SERVICE, 720 E. Long St., where his family will receive friends from 9 a.m. until the start of service. Interment Fairview Memorial Park. To read Eugene's extended obituary and express condolences to his family, please visit www.diehl-whittaker.com/obits

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Published by The Columbus Dispatch from Mar. 2 to Mar. 3, 2017.

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Nancy Small

February 24, 2019

Thinking of you today. Feeling so sad in my heart. We will never forget Brother Gunn!

Faye Haynes

March 29, 2017

My condolences to the Gunn Family. I am just learning of your loss and my heart weeps with yours. Mr. Gunn was an amazing man who always had words of wisdom to offer all. He will always be remembered and sadly missed.

Angelina Sutherland-Jones

March 13, 2017

Was a true honor to work with Mr Gunn at the Post Office.I could count on him first great advice. He will be mised.

Trent & Cora Clark

March 8, 2017

To the Gunn Family,

May God Bless You With Peace And Comfort.

I've known Brother Gunn since Elementary School and then later was a Co-Worker at the USPS. He was well-respected and I was pleased to be there for his Retirement Celebration at work. I just found out about his passing or we would have been there with the Family to Celebrate his life. You all are in our Prayers.
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Nancy, Nathanyal and Red Small

March 7, 2017

To my neighborhood family. You have my deepest heart felt sympathy. Brother Gunn take your rest. Peace to the Gunn family.

Deborah Newman

March 7, 2017

I don't know anyone who didn't like Mr. Gunn. He was one of a kind, rest In peace

Cedric Galloway

March 6, 2017

My condolences go out to the Gunn family I went to school was Viki ,Michelle and Bernard I had the pleasure of meeting Mr. Gun on a few occasions he was a very nice man and I know what you guys are going through right now I lost my dad in 2010 and you have to stick together and things will be okay he's in a better place, love Cedric Galloway call me Anytime or email me 310 9682332, [email protected]

Stephanie Burbridge-Hall

March 6, 2017

Vicky,

Extending love and condolences during this most difficult time.

Love you,
Nuffy!

Sharon Chubb

March 6, 2017

Truly a Columbus Icon that will be greatly missed. My condolences to the family.

Kimberly Pinnix

March 5, 2017

I got the pleasure of knowing Gene when I first came to the post office as a clerk at the Main Office carrier unit back in 1886.My husband and I both thought he was a wonderful man and co-worker.

Donna Diggs

March 5, 2017

To the family,

Earth has no sorrow that Heaven cannot heal.

Be Blessed,

Joe Jankowski

March 4, 2017

I met Mr. Gunn when I worked in federal building in 1978, then got to seem again when I started with the Postal Service in 1983. A gentleman and a tireless worker.

Bee Mitchell-Tolber

March 4, 2017

To the Gunn's

Went to school with the kids, worked across the street from Mr. Gunn coming daily to get my mail from him, who could possibly not love his smile and conversation that would make you laugh. He was a special man and certainly one who was extremely helpful and nice (even when he was really busy). He will truly be missed but, God has looked down and wanted another great man for His purpose and seen fit to choose Mr. Gunn. Family, my sincere prayers are with each of you during this time. God loves us best! He is at rest and will greatly be missed.

Minda McCoy

March 3, 2017

To the entire Gunn family, it is with much sadness that I learned about the death of Mr. Gunn. I attended Brentnell Elementary School with Gwen and Michael and have always respected Mr. and Mrs. Gunn. Mr. Gunn was not only respected in the Brentnell neighborhood,but also the greater Columbus community. Mr. Gunn was highly respected postal carrier in downtown Columbus. He was always friendly and had a million dollar smile. He will be surely missed by everyone who knew him. To Mrs. Gunn, Gwen,Michael, Michele, Bernard and Vickie (and extended family, grandchildren, and great grandchildren), my heart fill your pain during this time. I pray that God keep you all and give you the strength to endure your loss during this time. May God continue to bless you all.
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March 3, 2017

I had the pleasure of working with Gene when I worked in the Federal Building at Spring & High. Always a smile on his face. He truly brightened my days. My thoughts and prayers are with his family and friends during this time of sorrow. May your fond memories keep him in your heart and minds.

Kathy Roach (former staffer of US Representative Chalmers P. Wylie's office)

Shelly Johnson-Joyce

March 3, 2017

To my Brentnell Gunn Family, you all have my deepest Condolence on the passing of Mr. Gunn. Mr. Gunn always had a smile and a hello to share. He will be missed, he will live in all our shared stories and memories.
Love always, Shelly (Eddie) Johnson Joyce,
Mario Johnson and Brentnell Girlfriends

Francine Rice

March 3, 2017

Truly sorry for your loss.

thomas hoying

March 3, 2017

gunn was a great guy and co-worker!will be missed!

Geraldine Jaye

March 3, 2017

My condolences to the family.

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