Mesa, Arizona
William LeRoy (Roy) Gunnell 1926 ~ 2006 William LeRoy (Roy) Gunnell, 79, passed away at home March 19, 2006 in Deer Park, WA. He was born July 27, 1926 in Naf, ID to William B. and Fay L. Gunnell. He married Marjorie Winchester of Everett, WA, on Nov. 30, 1947. He retired from Big O Tires in 2003 as the Regional VP for Arizona and New Mexico. He loved the out of doors and was an avid hunter and fisherman. Roy also loved music and dancing and was an accomplished singer. He is survived by wife Marjorie, sister Gayle Gunnell and children Marcia Madsen, Darla Klovski, and Steve Gunnell, along with five young grandsons. Donations may be made in Roy's name to: Arizona Cancer Center/UAF, 1515 N. Campbell Avenue, Box 245013 Tucson, AZ 85724 Attn: Pancreatic Program. Visitation Monday March 27 from 6-8 p.m., Bunker's Garden Chapel, 33 N. Centennial Way, Mesa, AZ. Services Tuesday, March 28 10 a.m., LDS Gilbert Stake Center, 777 E. Elliot Rd., Gilbert, AZ with visitation one-hour prior to services.
Read MoreDear Marj and family, We are so surprised and sorry to hear of the passing of our good friend, and long time Gilbert neighbor. Roy was an unpretentious and genuine guy, always fun to visit with. Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Dennis & Jeanene Flake
April 03, 2006 | Eagle, ID
The Family has my deepest sympathy. Roy was a wonderful man to work with. I'm praying for the entire family.
Nancy Flournoy(LeBaron & Carroll, LSI
March 27, 2006 | Mesa, AZ
It was an honor and a blessing to have had the opportunity to meet and work with Roy. My thoughts and prayers are with the Gunnell family.
Mike Mattina & Paula Huffman
Mike Mattina
March 27, 2006 | Phoenix, AZ
My condolences to the entire Gunnell family. I worked for Roy at Big O Tires in Arizona for several years. He was a mentor and a friend. Roy had, and still has, a tremendous impact on my life. God Bless.
Steve McBride
March 27, 2006 | Jupiter, FL
On behalf of all the cousins of Roy, we express our sympathy and love. I am representing all the children of Ann (Soren and Bill), Leland (Vernon, Judy Lynn, Paul,Wayne, Lyle, Gaylen and Nolen), Laura (Karen and Karl), and Bernice (Greg, Ralph, Dwayne, Amy, and Kerri) Gunnell who live in many parts of the United States but all share the common heritage of our beloved grandfather, William Jeffs Gunnell. May you be blessed with comfort and peace at this time. Sincerely, Greg Zobell
Greg Zobell
March 27, 2006 | Mesa, AZ
My heart goes out to the Gunnell family. I worked with Roy at Big O Tires and he made everyday very special. He was a great mentor and friend. He taught me alot about life. I will miss him a ton!
Nicole Perdikis
March 26, 2006 | Phoenix, AZ
Thinking of you with warm thoughts and prayers.
William C. (Bill) Smith
March 26, 2006 | Mesa
We wish to extend our deepest sympathies at this difficult time.
From the Staff of Bunker Family Funeral Homes
March 26, 2006 | Mesa, AZ
On behalf of the East Valley Music Teachers Association, I express our deepest sympathy to Marge Gunnell and family on the loss of Roy. Our prayers are with you. Sincerely, Melodie L. Acker, President, East Valley Music Teachers Assocation
Melodie Acker
March 25, 2006 | Tempe
