Mr. Pete T. Gunn, III, age 75, of Benton, Ky died Wednesday morning, June 13, 2018 at home.
Mr. Gunn was a faithful member of the Church of Christ. He has served as an elder, a deacon, led singing, and taught Bible classes consistently since 1964. In 1964, he married the love of his life, Judy Fleming, and joined the family business, Morgan, Trevathan, & Gunn. In 1994, he became President. He has earned several designations over the years, such as, Certified Insurance Counselor, Transportation Risk Specialist, Real Estate Broker, and taught trucking seminars nationwide. He was the youngest agent, at the time, to receive the professional designation of CPCU in the state of Kentucky.
He served on the National Development Board at Lipscomb University until he became a member of the Board of Trustees in 2007. He also served on the National Development Board at Freed-Hardeman University. He was President of Commonwealth Industrial Health, a director for the Bank of Marshall County, President and Past President of the Marshall County Hospital Board, President of the Board of Realtors, President of the Chamber of Commerce, President of the Kiwanis Club, a director of the Forget-Me-Not Center for Abused Children, and served on the Industrial Foundation Board. He is a long-standing member of the West Ky Association of Insurance Agents and a board member for the Morgan Trevathan Elderly Housing. He has served in some capacity, ranging from board member to Chairman, for the Benton Electric System for many, many years.
Ever community minded, he has served as President of the Marshall County Quarterback Club and the Marshall County Band Boosters. He served as a director for the Boy Scouts and the Girl Scouts, and coached so many of our youth in Marshall County Little League baseball, basketball, and football. He was instrumental in the start of so many programs and projects that have directly
affected the lives of so many young people, including Youth for Truth and Kids First Preschool.
The Chamber of Commerce awarded him the Lifetime Achievement Award and Morgan, Trevathan, & Gunn has been recognized as Business of the Year.
Born Sunday, August 30, 1942, he was the son of Pete Gunn, Jr. and the late Elnora Mae (Trevathan) Gunn.
He is survived by his wife, Judith Fleming Gunn of Benton, Ky, his son, Chris Gunn and wife, Melissa, of Benton, Ky, his daughter, Amanda Chappell and husband, Kevin, of Symsonia, Ky, and his sisters, Diane Gunn Herrington and husband, Terry, of Lexington, Ky, and Lilith Gunn of Murray, Ky. He is also survived by grandchildren, Carolina Donohoo and husband, Ethan, John Carter Chappell, Collin Gunn, Carmen Gunn, and Candice Gunn, and great-grandchild, Arley Jane Donohoo.
He was preceded in death by his parents and brother, Dr. David Gunn.
A funeral service will be held at 11:00 am on Saturday, June 16, 2018 at Collier Funeral Chapel located at 211 West 5th St, Benton, Ky 42025 with Terry Olive, Dr. Gene Gilliland, and Leo McKinley officiating. No public graveside services will be held.
Visitation will begin after 3:00 pm on Friday, June 15, 2018 at Collier Funeral Home.
Envelopes for memorial contributions to be given to New Pathways for Children, P.O. Box 10, Melber Ky, 42069, Lipscomb Scholarships AWL – Marshall County, KY Chapter, One University Parks Dr, Nashville, TN 37204, or SmileTrain, 633 Third Ave, 9th Floor, New York, NY 10017 will be available.
Petie’s life was devoted to helping others in times of need, whether making sure food was on the table, utilities were paid, children were able to attend college, or someone got the medical and/or rehabilitation help they needed. The best way anyone could show the love, honor, and respect they feel for him, would be to continue his legacy by helping others every chance they have the same way he would have.
Privately, he touched so many lives that the family is unaware of. A memory box will be placed at the funeral home and the family would really appreciate everyone sharing their story of how he touched or affected their life.