William E. “Bill” “Gunny” Gunion, 67, of Wintersville, Ohio passed away Saturday, May 19, 2018 at his home with his family by his side. He was born December 6, 1950 in Wheeling, WV a son of the late Clifford and Eva Testa Gunion. Bill was a member of Community of Christ Church in Follansbee, WV and a US Army veteran. He was a good drummer, loved rock and roll, his family and his pets. Surviving are his wife of 41 years, whom he married May 22, 1976, Romaine B. Oliver Gunion; two sons William Gunion, Jr. of Bloomingdale, OH and Adam (Lacie) Gunion of Columbus, OH; brother Ronald (Shirley) Gunion of Wintersville, OH and niece Leslie Gunion of Canton, OH. Friends may call at Dunlope – Shorac Funeral Home, 215 Fernwood Road, Wintersville on Monday 2 – 4 & 6 – 8 p.m. where a service will be held Tuesday 10:00 a.m. with Sam Oliver and Terry Mellendorf officiating. Entombment at Fort Steuben. Memorial donations may be directed to American Cancer Society, PO Box 22478, Oklahoma City, OK 73123.
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Dennis and Linda Baker
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Theresa and Bob Stotler
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09/03/2024
Monica Hollen
Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you. Much love!
09/03/2024
The NC Klasic family
We will miss you Bill❣️Love to all the Gunion family❣️😘XO
09/03/2024
Jean Woodward (Foust)
The heavens got a good one. Little man with big hugs. Romaine and family I am so very sorry. Bill is one of my favorite friends from our younger years.
09/03/2024
Terry Clark
To Bill's family and friends, so sorry for your loss!We went to FHS together and I used to go to his house on Randall Ave after school and watch him practice drums.He was indeed a good guy (great drummer) with a good heart. Wish we would a stayed in touch and I'm so sad to learn of his passing.Prayers your way,Terry Clark
09/03/2024
Stephanie Wendell
His smiles and friendliness have been missed in Overlook. May he rest in peace. Deepest sympathy to the family
09/03/2024
Melanie Reynolds
I was in The Eighth Day with Bill. I only saw him once after the band broke up. I spoke with his son on FB and heard he was ill. So sorry to hear this sad news. Nancy Pettit, one of the other members of the group passed away last June! My deepest sympathy and prayers to the family. God bless!Melanie Ross Reynolds
09/03/2024
Vicki Littlejohn
Dear Gunion Family,We just wanted you to know that our thoughts are prayers are with you at this difficult time. We will always remember his happy spirit and his love and joy for FamiyMr. & Mrs. Edward Littlejohn
09/03/2024
Lisa Kirlangitis
Ron I was so sorry to hear about your brother. It's been a lot of years but I remember him fondly. It's never easy to lose someone but I want you to know I will keep him in my prayers.Lisa Kirlangitis
09/03/2024
Cherella and Rick Haines
Bill is now playing drums with all his idols. He was one of a kind. No drummer in our area could touch him. He was great. I know he will be sadly missed. My thoughts and prayers are with you and the kids Romaine.
09/03/2024
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09/03/2024
Jim and Emily Wells
Prayers, love and hugs to Romaine, your sons and family. We are saddened by this news and grateful for such special memories of our wonderful friend.
09/03/2024
Susie BARKER
Oh Romaine if I had only know I would have come to the services . I am so sorry . My deepest sympathy to you my friends of so many years ! Please call me I don't have your phone. 770 945 4458
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