Gayle Wendell Gunn
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Gayle Wendell Gunn, 91, of Blue Springs, MO went to his eternal home in Heaven at 4:20pm on Friday, July 26, 2024 surrounded by his family.
Wendell was born on November 25, 1932 in Kansas City, MO. He grew up in his family’s home. He attended East High School and in 1952 dropped out and decided to serve his country in the United States Navy during the Korean War. He received his GED while there. Wendell served from 1952-1956 on the USS Rochester Heavy Cruiser as a Seaman. On leave in June of 1955, he married the love of his life, Marlene Patricia Thome on June 15, 1955. They were married for 69 wonderful years!
Anyone who knew Wendell, loved Wendell! He loved sprint car racing on dirt, riding his motorcycle, going to Lake of the Ozarks and spending time with his children.
Wendell is preceded in death by: parents, Dewey Hobson Gunn and Laura Nell Norris-Gunn; three brothers, Raymond, Rex and Carl Gunn.
Wendell is survived by: sister, Mary Virginia Gunn-Venable; wife, Marlene Patricia Gunn; 7 children: John Wendell Gunn, Robert (Tammy) Eugene Gunn, Virginia Lynn Neale, Gary Michael Gunn, Jeffrey (Lisa) Scott Ford, Patricia (Mike) Diane Garvey and Paul William “Billy” Gunn; 9 grandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren; 2 great-great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews.
Services will be held at The Lighthouse Chapel Church, 4421 NE Parvin Road, KCMO 64117 on Saturday, August 17, 2024. Visitation will be held from 11:00am-12:00pm, funeral service with military honors at 12:00pm. Family lunch will follow the service.
Flower deliveries are welcome at The Lighthouse Chapel.
Wendell Gunn was one of the best people I’ve ever known, I was blessed to have had him for a friend.
🤍Granoa
Thank you for all of the love, memories and kindness you’ve shown me for so long. You were one of the sweetest men I’ve ever known and I will miss you so much , until we meet again. Love you.
I’m glad I had such a good neighbor and will be missed.
During your last days and hours I kept telling you how loved you are… now you can see it for yourself as you stand face to face with your Saviour. I’m so thankful for the love you always showed me and it’s something I’ll never forget. We’re going to keep an eye on Aunt Marlene ! 🙂
Being a daughter to you daddy was the best gift God gave to me!
I whispered in your ear how much I loved you and I will never forget those last words you spoke to me, “I love you, too Ginny”!
Thank you for being a great dad!
Your heart was so precious!
I know the words Jesus spoke to you when you arrived in Heaven were, “Well done, good and faithful servant”!
The promise God gives to us is eternal life so, I will see you again!
Until then, I will take care of your wife, my sweet mama!
Love you, daddy!
We got to talk on the phone a while back, we had a lot of things in common. We both served in the Navy and we both were into sprint car racing. I’m really glad my brother Bill introduced you to my sister Marlene. And thank you for taking care of and loving her for 69 years
Dear Aunt Marlene and Family,
We are deeply saddened by the loss of Uncle Wendell and pray for eternal blessings.
Love from all of us,
Family of James Carl Gunn