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Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to CHBS, Jenna
Salisbury Fund, c/o Clover Hill Baptist Church, 3100 Courthouse Rd., Richmond, Va
23236. Richmond Times Dispatch (VA) Sat. 3-27-1999
Eric J. Gunn,
60, of 203 Smithfield St. went home to be with his lord and savior, Jesus Christ, on
Monday, Jan. 26, 2009, in Jameson Hospital.Born Oct. 1, 1948, in New Castle, NJ, he was a
son of Jesse and Elizabeth Wall Gunn. His father preceded him in death. His mother
survives.After graduating from New Castle High School in 1966, he attended Westminster
College. There he earned a bachelor of arts degree in education in 1971 and later returned
to earn a master’s degree in education.For 33 1/2 years he taught in the New Castle Area
School District. He retired in 2005 as a second-grade teacher at West Side Primary
Center.He married the former Roxann Crunkleton on June 2, 1984. Eric loved the Lord,
which was evident in his commitment to his church, St. Luke A.M.E. Zion. He served as the
musical director, superintendent of the Sunday school, Sunday school teacher, trustee,
steward, preacher’s steward as well as the director of Christian education. He initiated the
Sunday breakfast program at the church, which was instrumental in raising the Sunday
school attendance from less than a dozen to more than 50 members. He shared his love for
the Lord as the Christian education director of the Ohio Annual Conference, and was an
annual conference delegate and music director of the Akron District.Eric spread his love
throughout the community. He served on the advisory council of Big Brothers/Big Sisters
and the board of directors of the Lawrence County United Way. He was a founding
member of the Operation Blueprint/Lazarus Group, where he served as a past president.
He was the first African-American president of the New Castle Teachers’ Union. Although
he suffered a stroke in February 2008, which severely limited his speech and mobility, he
would attend his beloved St. Luke A.M.E. Zion Church whenever it was possible.Eric loved
the Lord, his church, playing golf, watching football and music.He was preceded in death
by his father.Eric will be sadly missed by his mother; devoted wife of 24 years, Roxann;
daughter, Lauren; son, Joshua; and sister, Stephanie Holness, all of New Castle; brother,
Jimmy Gunn of West Palm Beach, Fla.; godchildren, Tyler Hudson and Diamond
Richardson; and a host of other relatives and friends.Visitation is 2 to 9 p.m. Friday at St.
Luke A.M.E. Zion Church, 603 Harbor St. The family will greet friends and family from 2
to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Because of Eric’s love for music, the evening visitation will be a
celebration in song. Anyone interested in giving a musical tribute to Eric should contact the
church at (724) 656-0551 by 9 p.m. tomorrow.A homegoing service to celebrate the life of
Eric Gunn will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday at the church. The Rev. Robert Hickey will
officiate.Eric will be laid to rest in Graceland Cemetery.Arrangements are entrusted to the
Charlotte A. Sheffield Funeral Home, 454 Chestnut
Erwin T. Gunn - Erwin Troy Gunn
Erwin was born Sept. 13 1929 to Bruce and Harelene Gunn in Tahoka Texas. He passed
away Dec. 7, 2004. In 1949 he joined the Airforce and was married to Conyetta (Connie)
Johnson. A growing brood of sons convinced him a college education was in order, so a
degree in engineering from Texas Technological University followed the Air Force.
Growing up in dry West Texas towns he decided that when he could make a choice he"d