James Francis Gunn Jr.

James (Jimmy) Gunn, 86 a native of So FL passed away on Veterans Day. He is survived by the love of his life Revelyn and his children, Sheri (William) Billings, James (Gayle) Gunn, Jackie (Carlos) Velazquez, Jeremy (Mia) Gunn, Jeremy Gunn, Darryl Burrow, Fevelyn (Curt) Wells, Christopher (Liza) Fornbacher, and Michael (Mina) Fornbacher. He also leaves behind 13 Grandchildren and 8 Great Grand Children. His sister Bobby Jo Kirk survives him along with all of the Kirk children who consider Uncle Jim their surrogate Dad.

Jimmy was a survivor of the Korean War, America’s forgotten War. Showing true Marine “Semper Fi". He proudly served during the Battle of the Chosin Reservior Campaign. While serving, he was wounded and later awarded the Purple Heart. He was one of the few survivors of “Chosin Reservoir”often times referred to as the “Frozen Chosin”. He was one of the Chosin Few!

He proudly served his country and lived his life never taking Freedom for granted as he truly knew the gift we Americans sometimes take for granted.

Jimmy proudly served as the Chairman of the Coalition of Retired Military Veterans.

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Jimmy loved life, never met a stranger who didn't later become a friend and always saw the good in everyone. His family was the center of his universe and he showed it by cooking, cheerful hosting of family get togethers and holiday celebrations. His Fruit Cakes, Jai-Alai outings, BBQ’s, and Monkey Bread were legendary and the highlight of every celebration. He loved his country and his fellow Marines. He was a child of God a Devout Catholic and will be so missed by all.

Revelyn and his children were by his side the day God called him home.

He leaves us sad and with a hole in our hearts-missing him while his friends and family await his arrival in heaven.

Visitation will be on Wednesday, November 15th from 4-8pm with a 7:30 wake service at the Kraeer Funeral Home, 200 N. Federal Hwy., Pompano Beach, FL 33062. Mass of Christian Burial on Thursday, November 16th, 11:30am at St. Coleman Catholic Church, 1200 S. Federal Hwy., Pompano Beach, FL 33062. Interment will follow at South Florida National Cemetery, 6501 State Road 7, Lake Worth, FL 33467.

In lieu of Flowers please make donations to Wounded Warrior Project or Boy’s Town of America