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Theodore Gunn Obituary
Theodore Lynn "Tom" Gunn, a native of San Diegan, passed on November 5, 2022, in Hua Hin, Thailand. He was 73.
Tom grew up in El Cajon, where he distinguished himself early on as a talented musician, vocalist, and composer.
His career included lead guitar on " I Can See Clearly Now" and "Stir It Up" with the Johnnie Nash Band and a performance at Carnegie Hall in Frank Sinatra's orchestra.
His music lives on in two original albums, "Shadawmon, Siam Escapeartist " and "Tomy Gunn, Hot Summer Nights."
He was a popular sideman in numerous groups in Los Angeles, Jamaica, and Hawaii.
He spent his final years as an herbalist and operated "Siam Natural" health supplements from his beloved Thailand.
He is survived by sisters, Deborah Small and Bev Holle, brothers Louis, Fred, and Francis, and numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins.
He was cremated in Temple, and ashes were scattered at sea.
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for Theodore Gunn
Deborah Small
November 3, 2023
Miss you so much. Aloha oe my dear brother. Heaven gained an angel.
Ayi
July 11, 2023
I´m so sorry for the loss, we will miss him.
Sorry, do anyone know the reason why he passed away?
Sherry Morris
January 7, 2023
I´m sorry to hear about Tom!!
Sue Jones Umberger
January 5, 2023
Beautiful obituary about your brother. He had a great life. I´m so sad for your Family´s loss.
Boo Boo
January 2, 2023
Boo Boo miss you!
Deb
January 2, 2023
I'm comforted that your music lives on. Miss you dearly.
John Jackson
January 1, 2023
RIP Tom ,
You were a great composer and musician .
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