Christopher Gunnells

Christopher Gunnells obituary, Tallapoosa, GA

Christopher Gunnells

Christopher Gunnells Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Miller Funeral Home on Jul. 9, 2025.

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Mr. Christopher Virgil Gunnells, age 52, of Carrollton, GA, passed away January 23, 2025. He was born March 12, 1972 in Carrollton, GA to Virgil Thomas Gunnells and Betty Sue Partlow. He is preceded in death by his father, Virgil; stepfather, Tommy Johnson; and father in law, Ronald Jackson.
Chris is survived by his wife of 30 years, Christy Jackson Gunnells; mother, Betty Johnson, both of Carrollton; sister and brother in law, Wanda and Curtis Samples, of Cumming, GA; brother and sister in law, Shane and Julie Gunnells, of Graham, AL; aunt, Lisa Partlow; mother in law, Betty Jackson; and brother in law, Henry Jackson, all of Carrollton.
Aquamation services will be provided by Miller Funeral Home and no formal services are planned at this time.
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