Thomas Gunnell
March 31, 1922 ~ October 29, 2015
Thomas Gunnell, 93, longtime Mooresville resident, died October 29, 2015, in Miller’s Merry Manor. Mr. Gunnell was born March 31, 1922, in Madison, to the late Arthur and Tempest (Ricketts) Gunnell.
Mr. Gunnell graduated from Monrovia High School in 1940. He worked at Navistar for 38 years, retiring in 1984. The ultimate handyman, Tom could fix anything, especially if the task was mechanically involved. He was an extremely devoted husband and was the primary caregiver to his late wife, Marjory for many years. Tom and Marjory enjoyed traveling throughout the United States when their health allowed them to. Most recently, Tom attended New Life Community Church.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Marjory (Christ) Gunnell; daughter, Sandra Rockwell; sister, Edna Mason.
Survivors include his sons, Thomas Gunnell (Brenda) of Camby and Edward Gunnell (Teresa) of Plainfield; brothers, Charles Gunnell (Della) of Mooresville and Richard Gunnell (Millie) of Mooresville; sisters, Geneva Squires of Mooresville, Gertrude Wilcher of Mooresville, JoAnn Deppert of Mooresville, and Jean Lesch of California; 13 grandchildren; 25 great grandchildren.
Calling hours will not be observed. Friends and family are invited to attend a funeral service to celebrate the life of Thomas Gunnell at 2 p.m., Saturday, October 31, 2015, in the chapel at Carlisle – Branson Funeral Service & Crematory, Mooresville. Cremation will follow and inurnment will be in the White Lick Cemetery. Visit www.CarlisleBranson.com to share a favorite memory or to sign the online guest registry.
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My Uncle Tommy was the kindest, most gentle man I knew besides my dad, his brother, Charles Gunnell. Uncle Tommy would drive his lawnmower over to my mom and dad’s every Thursday to visit with them and most of the time I was there. I Remember The Cookies Uncle Tommy Abd dad shared at that table every Thursday like click work except in the winter. We would laugh cause Uncle Tommy and dad couldn’t always hear each other but the joy of family live was present. Uncle Tommy played a mean piano. I can remember from a young child him playing fir grandma’s, his mother’s birthday every year. He also played at Miller’s Merry Manor every week. They loved to hear him play and he loved playing for them. Uncle Tommy you are a shining star in my eye and in the heavens. You will be missed but never forgotten. .. Love always Carol Ann Gunnell Myrick
I did not get to know Tommy very well, but he was so personable that I instantly liked him. He had an infectious sense of humor that was always there. Being 90 something did not take away from an almost boyish and mischievous behavior. I will miss seeing him whenever we get back to Indiana. God bless Tommy, you were one of a kind. Dwight Offerman
My Uncle Tommy was such a good uncle to me. I remember when I was a little girl, I would climb that big tree behind his parents house but I couldn’t get down. I can’t remember how many times he would climb that tree to get me down. He never became upset with me, just laughed about it. Remember the Saturday mornings he would buy bismarks from Biff’s Bakery and we would all go over for coffee. What a guy and what a great uncle. I never heard a harsh word come out of his mouth, always that cheerful laugh. When I would visit, he would always sit at the piano and play his favorite songs. We all loved to hear him play. I am certain he will be miss by so many, especially me and my family. Rest in peace Uncle Tommy and someday we will see you again. Your niece, Diana Levin Biza in Texas.
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We are So Sorry to hear about Tommy, he was a Wonderful Neighbor & Friend. He will be truly missed. Louise, Traci, Adam & Alex Smith Tari, Joe & Justin Eversole