Gary Gunn

Gary Benjamin Gunn passed away peacefully on November 24, 2024, in Terrell, Texas with his family by his side. Gary was born and raised in Bainbridge, Georgia to Elton Benjamin and Mattie Pauline (Moody) Gunn on August 12, 1949. Both Gary’s paternal grandparents, Jessie “Ted” Benjamin & Ruby “Grandmommy” Josephine (Horton) Gunn and parents have preceded him in death along with his beloved wife, Dovie “Red” Marie (Reynolds) Gunn and sister Gail Marie (Gunn) Mercer. Gary and Dovie had a marriage to be admired and were together for 47 years. When Gary met Dovie, she was working in her parent’s cafe in the small town of Muleshoe, Texas when he came into town. It was a romance that was made for the movies. They weathered the storms of life and marriage together. By trade, Gary was a carpenter. Gary loved to ride his Indian and Harley, but in his heart, he was all about family. At one point in Gary’s life, he had to make a sacrifice for his family and sell all his and Dovie’s motorcycles & classic automobiles to provide for his family. He did that with complete willingness and never complained about giving them up because his family was his priority. Gary had a great heart that was shielded by his ornery, sarcastic and tough exterior. Gary will be deeply missed by his loving family and friends. Left to carry on Gary’s love and legacy are his daughters: Ginger Belle (Gunn) Fulcher, and husband Rick; Grace Beth Gunn-Peralez and husband Greg, grandchildren: Britani Alexis Swinney and husband Brandon; Jeffrey Benjamin Gunn and wife Cameron; and Brandon Peralez and fiancé Mariah. Also left to cherish his memories are his great grandchildren: Reegin Lynn Hickman, Alexandria Raelynn Swinney, Roarik Everett Swinney, Maizleigh Hannah Gunn, Huxley Taylor Gunn, and Liam Timothy Peralez along with sisters: Sissy Mouer and husband Jim; Gina Ward and husband Cleve; and Grace Anderson and husband Joe, along with numerous nieces, nephews, family and friends.. A Celebration of Life will be held at 6:00pm on Friday, December 6, 2024 at the Max Slayton Funeral Chapel in Terrell, Texas.

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Gary Gunn

August 12, 1949 - November 24, 2024