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Mr. Arthur Gerrish Bunker - SAVANNAH - Mr. Arthur Gerrish Bunker, 87, died May 19, 2009 at home. Born in Roxbury, Mass, a graduate of Northeastern University, with a B.S. in Industrial Engineering. He also attended Yale University. Mr. Bunker was a veteran of WWII and The Korean War having served as Captain, Link Trainer, Instructor and Aircraft Engineer in the Air Force. In 1948, he joined Union Camp Paper Corp. Woodlands Division as Industrial Engineer and retired after 38 years. He was granted life membership of American Institute of Industrial Engineers. His love of books lead him to become Chairman and Boardmember of Chatham County Library during which five new libraries in Chatham County were built. For many years, Mr. Bunker taught Sunday School at Wilmington Island Methodist Church, where he was a member for over 30 years. He is preceded in death by first wife, Lillian Carleton Blowe; his father, Raymond Lewis Bunker and his mother, Hazel Gerrish Bunker. Surviving is his wife of 42 years, Jewell Roberts Bunker; his sons Arthur Gerrish Bunker, Jr. (Adele), Stephen Merrit Bunker (Jaquiline), John Carleton Bunker (Bobbi Ann), Henry Douglas Buckalew, Jr., and one daughter, Madelaine Louise Harkins (Louis); grandchildren, Danial Gerrish Bunker (Meli), David Abbot Bunker (Susann), Lillian Catherine Bunker, Zackery Jamenson Bunker, Henry Douglas Buckalew III, Jenny Jewell Buckalew, John Dustin Bunker, Christine Celeste Barton (and husband Jeff), Louis Baker Harkins III, and Douglas Frank Harkins; great grandchildren, Cameron Arthur Barton, Caleb Bunker, and Abbegale Bunker. Funeral Service: 12:30 p.m., Saturday, May 23, 2009 at the Islands Chapel of Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors. The family will receive friends beginning at 11:00 a.m. until service time. Honorary pallbearers will be members of the Hardee's Boys Club and the Wilmington Island United Methodist Church Friendship Sunday School Class. Burial: Forest Lawn Memory Gardens. Remembrances may be made to Wilmington Island United Methodist Church, 195 Wilmington Island Rd., Savannah, GA 31410. Please sign our on-line guest book at www.foxandweeks.com Savannah Morning News May 22, 2009 Please sign our Obituary Guest Book at savannahnow.com/obituaries .

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Published by Savannah Morning News from May 21 to May 22, 2009.

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Pete Cawley

May 25, 2009

Steve and Family:
Our family sends our love and support. My Mother, Betty Cawley, was a Den Mother for Pack 36 when Mr Bunker was the Cub Master. He was my Cub Master when I became a Cub Scout. That was over 50 years ago and I can still remember when I stood before him to become a Cub Scout. He seemed so tall to me. I remember his kind and gentle voice. He was a great Cub Master and someone I always looked up to. He helped me on my road in scouting. I regret not telling him in person the effect he had on my life. Steve, we have not seen each other in a long time but I still consider you a close friend. I hope all is well with you. I was out of town during the funeral or I would have been there. I know God will bring peace and comfort to the family because of the goodness of Mr Bunker.

Pete Cawley & Family
Betty Cawley

May 25, 2009

Dear Jewell,

Art will be dearly missed by all of us. We send our love and pray that your wonderful memories will help as time goes by.

Sincere sympathy,

Kathryn and Frank Murray

John Colquitt

May 24, 2009

The 30 years since I last saw Art have erased neither my memories of his kindness toward a just graduated forester, nor his unique sense of humor. I am proud to be able to say that I knew Art and was able to work with him for a short time in the late 1960s.

John Colquitt, Savannah

Jim Smith

May 23, 2009

A good, generous and kind man who could be
a role model to all who worked with him over the years. My deepest sympathy to his family.-

Melissa Bunker

May 23, 2009

I am blessed and honored to have known the great patriarch of the Bunker clan these past few years. I am so sad that I am unable to come and join with everybody to celebrate and remember his life well-lived. I send my thoughts, prayers, and love to all the family, and especially to you Grandmother Jewell. May the Lord's peace and comfort surround you. Love, Melissa

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Chip Chambers

May 22, 2009

To Jewell and our family,

As we've heard of the saddest news about Art's passing, we want you to know that you are all in our thoughts and prayers. We pray for God's strength and healing power to be showered on you in abundance in these days ahead.

We rejoice in Art's wonderful life, one that was so full of Love, generous giving and caring for others. What a grand and glorious life that is surely rewarded this very day and forever.

Chip Chambers
Allison (Chambers) Griffin
Caren (Chambers) Lee

Elison B. McAllaster

May 22, 2009

John, You know that the whole Backus family is sending our prayers your way at this time. He was a wonderful man who gave a lot to our community, just like Mr. Backus, and he will be greatly missed. Please let all his good actions and memories stay with you now. With our deepest sympathy, Elison, Dick, Scott, Marie, Kim, GiGi & Gordon

Dick and Diane Bunker

May 22, 2009

Our love and prayers are with you'all. My brother,Art was the greatest man I know. I have some wonderful memories to cherish. I will truly miss him. brother Dick Bunker

I will miss my favorite uncle. My best memory is that of Thanksgiving. Wish I could be there, love to all, Diane Bunker

Jim and Brenda VanFossan

May 22, 2009

John, our thoughts and prayers are with at this difficult time, but we know you have many wonderful memories to sustain you and your family.

Chris Mooney

May 22, 2009

John,Dustin, and family- Mr.Bunker was a fine man and really enjoyed life. I know he will be missed. My thought and prayers are with you and your family

Ellen Neal

May 22, 2009

Dustin,
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. May your happy memories help to sustain you during this difficult time.

Much love,
Mrs. Neal
Third Grade Teacher
Hancock Day School

Maryland Chapter

May 21, 2009

Steve and Family,
All of us here at The Nature Conservacy/ Maryland District of Columbia (MDFO) send our deepest sympathy.

Pam Hartley

May 21, 2009

John and family - my thoughts and prayers are with you. God Bless.

Jeff Roberts

May 21, 2009

Aunt Jewel and Family - I realize that at some point GOD needs to call his children home, but it doesn't make the loss any easier. My Uncle ART was one of a kind and had the biggest heart of anyone I have ever known and he WILL BE missed! Proud to be his Great-Nephew, Jeff Roberts

Bryan Lewis

May 21, 2009

What an amazing man. He treated me as one of his own grandsons, which I will never forget. He and Jewel have set the most wonderful example of love, commitment and joy. I look forward to seeing him again one day.

Dave & Marlene Armstrong

May 21, 2009

John and family
Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time of sorrow. If there is any thing we can do for you just call.

A Day with Uncle Art.....

Rosalee Roberts

May 21, 2009

Aunt Jewel, Gary, Steve, John....We will miss Uncle Art. He was very special to Jack and I and our boys. Gary, Steve & John - you were blessed to call him DAD...and Aunt Jewel-Your love and husband...You two were a perfect pair...We know you will miss him and we Thank God for the impact he had on our lives and all who knew him. Our Love and prayers - Jack & Rosalee Roberts and Jeff & Phillip

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