Edward Scottie Gunby

1949 - 2013

Edward Scottie Gunby obituary, 1949-2013, Denham Springs, LA

BORN

1949

DIED

2013

FUNERAL HOME

Ourso Funeral Home - Gonzales

13533 Airline Highway

Gonzales, Louisiana

Edward Gunby Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Aug. 26, 2013.

Edward "Eddie" Scottie Gunby, a native of Baton Rouge and resident of Port Vincent, passed away on Saturday, August 24, 2013. Born on July 20, 1949, he was 64 years old. He was a decorated US Army Veteran who served in Vietnam and a long haul truck driver who retired from Groendyke Transportation.

He is survived by his mother, Dorothy Kleinpeter; three children and their spouses, Scottie & Anna Gunby, Candice and Neal Sanders, and Susan Caroline Gunby; wife, Linda Gunby; two brothers, Jeff and Byron Gunby; seven grandchildren, Paul, Brandon, Keeghan, and Abby Gunby, Madison and Bryce Sanders, and Katelyn Vampran; and his "honorary" grandchildren, Corey, Chris, Aimee, Bailey, Justin, Dustin, Brandy, Bucko, and Mason.

He was preceded in death by his father, Clifton Gunby; sister, Judy Whitaker; and a granddaughter, Mercedes Sanders.

A memorial gathering will be held at Ourso Funeral Home in Gonzales on Wednesday, August 28, 2013 from 6 pm until 9 pm. Gathering will resume on Thursday, August 29, 2013 from 10 am until 11 am. Burial will follow in Mt. Zion Cemetery in Prairieville.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the American Heart Association or any veteran's organization. To offer condolences to the family, please visit www.oursofh.com.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

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August 29, 2013

Jacy Zeringue

Praying for all of you.

August 28, 2013

Toni Smith

Lord we had some great times growing up, you taught me to drive that bad boy roadrunner back in 69, you brought the love of my life to me I still have all the letters you sent me while in Viet Nam. We did not see each other much but I knew you where just around the corner.You were a major part of my life I will always love you and I know if there is a Roadrunner in heaven you are banging gears like they have never seen before you were the best.

August 28, 2013

WANDA O'BEAR

TO: CANDACE & FAMILY,

DEEPEST SYMPATHY
TO YOU AND YOUR FAMILY

OXYCHEM

August 28, 2013

Marlene Greer

My deepest sympathy to the family and friends of Mr. Gunby. May he rest in peace and enjoy heaven.

August 28, 2013

The LaCombe's, Chris, Michelle & the Boys

Eddie you will be greatly missed to me and my family, you have always been a great man in my life, my dads best friend, now back together in heaven it will never be the same, we love you Eddie give Daddy a hug from us, I know there is a celebration going on in heaven. we will see y'all again soon one day. Thank you Jesus

August 27, 2013

Aunt Anita (NeeNaw) Thompson

Jeff and Joycelyn,
I am so sorry to learn of your brother's passing. My love, thoughts and prayers will be with all of you as you go through this difficult time. May God's peace and comfort be felt in your hearts as you go through the next few days.

August 27, 2013

Jan Diez

Jeff and Joycelyn,

You and your family are in our prayers in the loss of your brother. Aunt Jan and Uncle Joe

August 27, 2013

From the Staff of Ourso Funeral Home

Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.

August 27, 2013

Robbie Blount

I am so sorry to learn of Mr. Ed's passing, he was a wonderful friend of my family and like a brother to my father which we lost in Dec. of 2011. He will be missed dearly. To the family you are in my thoughts and prayers.

August 26, 2013

Dianne Foster

Aunt Dot,I am so sorry for Eddie's death. I will see you soon. You will be in my thoughts and Prayers as you go through this sad time. Keep your memories alive and he will be with you always.

August 26, 2013

American Heart Association

May your memories of the wonderful times you shared with your loved one comfort you and your family, today and always.

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Funeral services provided by:

Ourso Funeral Home - Gonzales

13533 Airline Highway, Gonzales, LA 70737

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