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GARY GUNN Obituary


  
GARY L. GUNN, SR.  
Entered into eternal rest on Monday, May 30, 2016. He is survived by his wife, Zanette Maiden-Gunn; daughter, Lauren J. Gunn; son, Gary L. Gunn, Jr. (Dalila); mother, Evelyn Gunn Horad (Sewell); granddaughter, Gaige Gunn; sister, Gay Gunn-Gunn (Marvin); brother, Richard N. Gunn, Jr. (Terry) and a host of other relatives and friends. Mr. Gunn will lie in state at St. Gabriel Catholic Church, 26 Grant Circle, NW, on Tuesday, June 7 from 10 a.m. until services at 11 a.m. Interment Gate of Heaven Cemetery.www.stewartfuneralhome.com  

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Published by The Washington Post from Jun. 3 to Jun. 5, 2016.

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Keith Harriston

June 8, 2016

Deepest condolences to the Gunn family.

Ryenel James

June 7, 2016

My family will always remember your smile, your kind words when needed. We live on the same street and you always had a wave or word to me and my family. That is something we will always remember about you. Your kindred soul was touching to everyone who knew you. My condolence to your family, may the family be at peace. You will be missed but not forgotten.

Rosalind James

June 7, 2016

My family have known you and your wife for years, by living on the same street. We will miss your smile, your wave and just your being your person. The great ones always go home to soon. You will be missed but not forgotten. My condolence to your family from 4916. Family, he was a great man stay strong and be at peace because he is at a better place.

June 7, 2016

My God Bless the Gunn family during this difficult time.

The Murphy Family

June 6, 2016

May God comfort the Gunn Family during this time of loss. Know that he is not forgotten. God Bless you all. Connie "Taylor" Davis, St. Anthony's HS '75"

June 6, 2016

Our deepest condolences on behalf of the Bigelow family, Gary was very close to our family and our dad enjoyed his routine weekend visits as much as we did, Gods blessings to the family our uplifting prayers are with you, Alton and Veronica Bigelow

Isabelle Mason & Family

June 6, 2016

We sympathize your great loss. But always
remember that God needs the best so he chose
Gary. May he rest in peace.

Karen Campbell

June 6, 2016

As a member of the St. Anthony High School family, I want Gary's family and loved ones to know how much he meant to me and to us. I pray that knowing the fond memories he gave to all of us will provide some comfort in their time of grief. Praying for God's love and his tender mercy for you at this difficult time.

Albert Melvin

June 6, 2016

To the Gunn family I thank you for embracing and loving me as your own,you all know how I felt about Gary,I want you all to know each time I visited him it bless me,in ways words can't explain, i thank the family for their love,support and prayers,Gary my brother this is not a good-by ,but until we meet again praise God.

Lorre Lightfoot Thompkins

June 6, 2016

My condolences to the Gunn family on the passing of Gary. Since our dads were good friends, I have many memories of him from early childhood through going to school with him at St. Anthony. Through memories and love from friends and family he will always be cherished.

Adele Acors-Johnson

June 6, 2016

God Bless your family and may you rest in peace.

Monica Waters

June 5, 2016

Dearest Zan, Lauren, JR and family, Artis and I are truly sorry for your loss. Gary will never be forgotten. He was a kind, loving husband and father. We will cherish our fond memories of a most gentle man. With all of our love-

Norma Hart

June 4, 2016

Mrs. Horad and family, so very sorry for your loss of Gary. He will now rest and may you find comfort soon.

Albert Melvin

June 4, 2016

Gary I thank God for bring us together, you are my friend now and forever, though the good times and bad,you lived a good life and run a great race,it's not how you start but how you finish,and you are the prize in the father's eyes,gone but not forgotten, your spirit lives on in those that love you,lasting I will always care you in my heart,praise God.

Terri Greene-Clash

June 4, 2016

Gary was so smooth, cool, kind and funny. I miss all the laughs we shared when you walked Brutus or drove by in your beautiful Seville. I'm so thankful to God for knowing you, and I will always cherish those memories. May God strengthen your family and give them peace. Rest well my neighbor/friend.

Yvonne Seeney-Dinkins

June 3, 2016

Gary was my friend and I will miss him very much!
To the Family, "May the Lord bless you and keep you; May the Lord make his face shine upon you, And be gracious to you; May the Lord lift up His countenance upon you, And give you peace." Numbers 6:24-26. In Jesus Name Amen.

Iris Perkins

June 3, 2016

To Zan, Lauren, Gary Jr. and the entire Gun family. Gary was soft spoken, funloving and kind. I always enjoyed being in his presents. He loved you all very much, he will be missed but his soul is at rest.
You are in our hearts & prayers. Love Iris, Uncle Gus & your Perkins Family.

Aisha Edwards

June 3, 2016

I never got the opportunity to meet Mr. Gunn, however I've heard wonderful stories from his daughter Lauren. He was truly loved. May he rest in eternal peace.

Angela Sayles-Mabry

June 3, 2016

Sorry to hear of Gary's passing. His family and my family were good friends. We were childhood friends. My condolences go out to his extended family. God bless.

Angela Sayles-Mabry

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