Joneboro-John Alan Gunn, 83, passed away on November 4, 2026 at NEA Baptist Hospital. He was born on October 17, 1943, in Jonesboro, to the late Daniel Reid Gunn II and Mary Agnes McCool Gunn.

John was a hardworking and talented man who dedicated much of his life to skilled trades. He proudly served his country in the United States Marine Corps and later worked as a carpenter and pipe fitter in the shipbuilding industry. Known for his creativity and mechanical abilities, John enjoyed painting and was a gifted artist. He spent countless hours working on machinery, tending to his yard, playing cards with family and friends, and rebuilding automobiles.

A faithful member of Central Baptist Church, John cherished his faith and valued the time he spent with his church family.

Those left to cherish his memory include his beloved wife of 11 years, Patricia Gunn; his brother, Charlie (Mary Lou) Gunn of Corpus Christi, Texas; his brother-in-law, John (Tessie) Spurlock of Harrisburg; his nephews, Shaun Spurlock and Christopher Spurlock, both of Harrisburg; numerous Gunn family nieces and nephews including Lannie Sellars, Nancy Rollins, Mona Payne, Roxanne Chapa, Melissa Cavenaugh, Bob Gunn Jr., Terry Gunn, Michael Gunn, and Charlie Gunn Jr.; and his faithful dog, Brownie.

A celebration of his life will be held on Monday, November 9, 2026, at 1:00 p.m. in the Gregg-Langford Bookout Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Jay Jacobs officiating and Rick Jensen reading the eulogy. Visitation will begin at 11:30 a.m. and continue until the time of service. Burial will follow at Jonesboro Memorial Park Cemetery.

Pallbearers will be Jerry Spencer, Michael Gunn, Shaun Spurlock, Rick Jensen, and Chris Spurlock.