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He was born in the countryside of Southwest Virginia in 1940 to parents, Samuel and Lorena Gunn. As a teen, he attended Dublin High School.
Jimmy later graduated from Virginia Polytechnic Institute (Virginia Tech) in 1963 with a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering.
He was a long-time employee of Supervisor of Shipbuilding in Newport News, VA where he eventually retired in 1994.
Jimmy was a loving husband, father, and devoted Christian who cherished the Bible and the teachings of Jesus Christ.
Over the years, he served in various capacities within the church body, including the position of Sunday School teacher and office of Deacon.
Jimmy was preceded in death by his brothers J.C. Gunn and William Gunn; his sister, Dora Lee Berryhill and Joyce Berry.
Jimmy is survived by his wife Frances; his son, Christopher Gunn and his daughter, Debra Shaffer.
The family will receive friends at 1:00 p.m., on Friday, November 21, 2025 at Weymouth Funeral Home with Funeral Services to begin at 2:00 p.m. by Rev. Wes Taylor. Interment will follow at 3:00 p.m. at Peninsula Memorial Park.
In lieu of flowers or donations, the family requests that contributions be made to:
Peninsula Rescue Mission, 3700 Huntington Ave., Newport News, VA 23607, https://prm.info/.
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Rev David Shaffer
November 19, 2025
He and his wife made a long trip to Webster County, WV to attend their daughter's wedding. I know they loved their daughter! Our prayers and deepest sympathy to all family and friends. God bless you! Rev David K Shaffer and family
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