James Frederick "Pete" Gunn
Jun 8th, 1939 - Jun 15th, 2020- Birth Date: Jun 8, 1939
- Death Date: Jun 15, 2020
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Biography:
James Frederick “Pete” Gunn, 81, passed away on June 15, 2020 in Maumelle AR. Known for his fun-loving personality, quick to a joke and always saw the good in people; he will be missed.
Pete was born in Quitman, Arkansas and attended college at the University of Central Arkansas where he earned a bachelors degree in Economics and Sociology as well as a master's degree in Guidance and Counseling.
Pete was preceded in death by his mother (Cleo Bird Gunn) and father (Fred Gunn). He is survived by his wife Gail, of 20 years, children: Kelly Ward (Rick), Justin Gunn (Sheri), Leslie Alston, Eric Alston (Jennifer). He was blessed with 8 grandchildren.
Pete was a retired professional account manager in IT where he spent the majority of his career with IBM within the SRA division. He loved traveling Arkansas and developing great working relationships throughout all of the school districts in Arkansas.
By way of an immediate family gathering, Pete’s ashes will return to the family farm he loved in Quitman.
In lieu of flowers, a memorial can be made to the Arkansas Foodbank and Arkansas Hospice Foundation
Condolences(11)
Dena Alter Spears
#10
Jun 18th, 2020 11:50 am
Pete was such a great guy !!! He taught me how to tell time on my Mickey Mouse watch - back in the 60’s
Edie Twitty
#9
Jun 17th, 2020 7:19 pm
Your Dad was so awesome and I know you will miss him everyday. I am grateful for the relationship you had with him and all the great memories you will cherish in your heart forever !! Love you friend Edie
Sarah Lollar and Steve Epperson
#8
Jun 17th, 2020 4:01 pm
We are so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with the family.
Martha Sue Eason Davis
#7
Jun 17th, 2020 2:04 pm
Such a great guy. We were good friends at ASTC. Last time I saw him was at Dr.’s office and we had a good visit. Know all the family will miss him. Even though we have not been close in several years there are still wonderful memories and a sense of loss. Praying for each of you.
Marvelle Burford
#6
Jun 17th, 2020 12:53 pm
So sorry for your loss!! James was a good joke teller! Love and prayers for the families!!
Janet Hughesi
#5
Jun 17th, 2020 9:39 am
My heart goes out to you all. He was a great guy. He will be missed
Christi Alston Cepeda
#4
Jun 17th, 2020 9:23 am
I'm so very sorry for your loss. My heart is hugging you all!
Tracey and Michelle Jones
#3
Jun 17th, 2020 9:18 am
Kelly,
Tracey and I are so very sorry for the loss of your father. Although, we did not know him, he sounded like a fun kind hearted person I wish we had met. Prayers for you and your family in the time of sorrow.
Love, The Jones Family
Tracey and I are so very sorry for the loss of your father. Although, we did not know him, he sounded like a fun kind hearted person I wish we had met. Prayers for you and your family in the time of sorrow.
Love, The Jones Family
Ann Spradlin
#2
Jun 17th, 2020 8:12 am
Gail, my love and prayers are with you and your family.
Steve and Tamara Wright
#1
Jun 17th, 2020 7:34 am
Our thoughts and prayers continue
So sorry to hear about Pete. Y’all are in my prayers.
Kim