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Edward Gunn Sr.

1934 - 2016

Edward Gunn Sr. obituary, 1934-2016, Gary, IN

BORN

1934

DIED

2016

FUNERAL HOME

Guy & Allen Funeral Directors, Inc.

2959 West 11th Avenue

Gary, Indiana

Edward Gunn Obituary

Born November 26, 1934 in Tuskegee, Alabama to the union of Jimmie & Eula (Hill) Gunn. Edward departed this life at home on November 2, 2016 surrounded by loving family. Preceded in death by his parents, wife Helen "Dimples" Gunn, brothers Jimmie Gunn, Jr., James Allen, Roy & Everett Gunn and grandson Edward James Gunn, III. He leaves to cherish his memories daughter Diane Gunn Armstrong; sons Edward James (Zanetta) Gunn, Jr and Todd DeLeon (Kimberley) Gunn; brothers Sylvester (Vivian) Gunn and Ricky (Cheryl) Gunn; sisters Earlene Gunn-White and Emma Gunn-Allen; five beloved sisters-in-law; eight grandchildren; nine great grandchildren and a multitude of nephews, nieces, other relatives and friends. Visitation Friday November 11, 2016 from 12-8:00p.m. Family hours 6-8:00p.m. at the Guy & Allen Chapel. Funeral service Saturday November 12, 2016 at 11:00a.m. with family hours 9-11:00a.m. at Greater Grace Church 269 W. 57th Avenue. Pastor Rodney C. Griffin, Jr. officiating. Interment Evergreen Cemetery.

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Published by Post-Tribune from Nov. 8 to Nov. 10, 2016.

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Guy & Allen Funeral Directors, Inc.

2959 West 11th Avenue, Gary, IN 46404

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269 W. 57th Avenue., IN

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2959 West 11th Avenue, Gary, IN 46404

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