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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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Saturday, October 31, 2015

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Carlisle-Branson Funeral Service & Crematory

39 E High St , Mooresville, IN 46158

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