A true Neighbor and friend. I remember the day about 8 years ago you and your lovely wife Linda passed my home and saw me frantically scrubbing my car, I had mistakenly parked to close to a building that was being painted and had many small paint spots all over my car. You jumped out and helped me till all was clean, just in the nick of time. I have always been greatful for your  help. I just heard this tragic news. You will be greatly missed dear friend.

It is never easy to say goodbye to those in life you have met.  John was a towering man with a heart to match his size.  To those who knew him and thier loss, had to dry thier eyes. If you needed a hand, or a lift, or even a place to crash- John and his family were there with open arms.  It tears at the soul the loss of someone so rare in life.  John you will be missed by many.  I will toast to you in heaven. 

- A friend of the family.  Jack.

To our wonderful brother and uncle, your spirit was infectious while on earth and will continue to stay strong in the hearts of all those that loved you. I want  you to know how thankful I am to you. You gave my sister so much joy and an unwaivering love that many may never understand. I am forever great full! 
All our love, Rachel, Lexi & Bella

I held your hand when you were born, your fingers wrapped in mine , not knowing what your future holds or what you,d leave behind,you came with no instructions,i did the best i could i know i made some huge mistakes, forgive me if you would, another light in my heart grows dim, another angel born god took you home to be with him,and yes my heart is torn, i know you were in so much pain, more then you could take, now your suffering is gone away when you journey through the gates, such peace and such tranquility is all you need to know, be safe my son we.ll meet again till then i,ll miss you so,i,ll always see your smiling face you left three boys behind, to carry on your legacy, dont worry they,ll be fine, their little hearts are breaking,it doesnt seem so fair to lose their dad the way they did , theres saddness in the air, i know we all will miss you but we,ll meet again some way,until that time we,ll think of you each and every day.  love and miss you always  mom

John, I know we never met but you stole a huge chunk of my heart sweetheart, Hearing the stories from Col about you and the wonderful huge heart and sense of fun you had. I am sure we will connect at some point in the future... sending love and peaceful thoughts for your safe transition back to spirit and for the next part of your journey. love and light xxxxx The little mad Brit on wheels xxx

My condolences to John's family and close friends.He will be  missed by so many people.R.I.P. BIG JOHN.

its goodnight john, not goodbye. you touched the lives and hearts of so many people across the world. godbless, and keep watching over your loved ones to keep them safe til you meet again xx

Peacefully sleeping, resting at last,His weary trials and troubles past,In silence he suffered, in patience he bore,Till God called him home to suffer no more. 
My thoughts and prayers are with your family.

Our Prayers are for Big John's family, to get through the sad days but remember the good memories.I remember when John came and climbed our highest trees in the yard to cut the branches off so we would have more sun for our pool. Wild and crazy guy, but such a good heart.Our condolences to Shawna, Devon, Austin and Johnny Bean and also to Jim, Ed and extended family.Thanks for the memories.

I'm so sorry we lost a good person and friend. I really thought he was going to pull through. He was strong hearted. My prayers go out to his family

OUR HEART AND PRAYERS TO THE FAMILY FOR THEIR LOSS. REST IN PEACE JOHN, YOU WILL BE MISSED. TRICIA,RUSSELL AND BRITTNEY LAUX-DORVEE

Johnny I wish I had to gotten to meet you. You became a part of my family through Col and Jim and I loved you and yours just as much as I love them. Happy hunting in that big forest in the sky.

John you are going to be missed and my thoughts and prayers to your family may you rest in peace.

John, I only knew you from the posts on line, but you put up one hell of a fight. Now you're with the angels, and one day will meet up with the rest of your family, Rest in Peace John.

John you are greatly missed.  I wish you happy hunting in heaven

John you will be missed dearly, you were like a brother to me. I'm sorry I  didn't get to bring your newest neice up to see you, i think you would have loved her. I'm going to tell her all about her Uncle John when she gets older. I love and miss you very much.love Marla, Mickey and Allie Mae

LIGHT A CANDLE
light a candle,
see it glow,
watch it dance,
when you feel low,
think of me,
think of light,
I'll always be here,
day or night,
a candle flickers,
out of sight,
but in your heart,
I still burn bright,
think not of sadness,
that I'm not near,
think of gladness,
and joyous cheer,
I have not left,
I am not gone,
I'm here to stay
my little one,
so when you light a candle
and you see it glow
and you watch it dance
in your heart you'll know
that I would never leave you
even when you feel so blue
I'm sitting up here with the Lord
and now watching over you

U we be miss by many. My thoughts and prayers r with faimly and friends at this time of needed them.

John i only know you from the post on facebook from my darling cousin Shawna but i have had you in my thought and prayers and i know that you have had alot of love and support,.I pray comfort for the ones that you have left behind but i know that they will be next to you again one day. until then may angels watch over you all...Angela Ferguson

John, Althought my heart is broken. I know your with Kevin, Nana, and your Grandpa & Grandma Bunnell. You're at rest now,no more pain. I could always feel the pain you indured. You left behind Shawna and 3 handsome sons.  But the biggest thing you left behind was a legacy in your sons & the chance I'd gotten to know your Shawna, she is amazing & true. Also your sons. Bean is your lil spitfire and I love him. Until we meet again. I LOVE YOU!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Aunt Carol




















John, you will be sadly missed, I am so happy I spent so much time with you, you made me laugh when you could'nt even talk. Your passing was so un-expected, but you are no longer in pain. Love, Aunt Linda

John u will be missed dearly, thoughts and prayers to your family.

Daddy
As you inbark on your journey to a better place we all thank you for being there when we needed you. You were the best father a kid could have and we will always have you in our hearts as well as our minds. People may have called you crazy, but I had your back like you had mine. At times you were a little crazy like when you tried to wrestle a bear in Virginia but that just taught me me more about you. I wrote this to get some stuff out of my mind and it worked. I Love You Daddy and I will miss you. John "Bean" Bunnell Jr.

My Prayers are with you all, John is one of the greatest Friends I have or ever will have, I will miss you my friend Till We Meet Again. I will always have the memories of all the great times we shared together. Love You Big Man!!

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief.  May your memories bring you comfort.

I always liked the Bunnell family, especially John. He was .so unique in a place (Craig) that was so dull. I know how much he loved his family.

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John Bunnell

6 January, 1974 – 18 July, 2012

Thos. L. Shinn Funeral Home

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