Mr. Billy Gunn

Passed 02/16/2020

FARRELL A homegoing celebration in honor of Mr. Billy Gunn will be held Monday, February 24, 2020 at 11am at Second Baptist Church in Farrell, PA. Mr. Gunn departed this life for heavenly realms on Sunday February 16, 2020. Mr. Gunn was born on January 13, 1940 in Talledega, Alabama a son of Mamie Gunn and Ernest Gaddis. He was 80 years old. A former resident of Massachusetts and Nevada, he has made the Shenango Valley his home in 1972.

Mr. Gunn was a member of the Second Missionary Baptist Church of Farrell, where he served faithfully as a trustee, Men's choir, Senior Usher's board and Comfort Ministry. He was a loyal and founding member of the Over the Hill Gang Ministry of the Shenango Valley. Mr. Gunn was formerly employed with Container Products as a stainless steel welder. He retired at the age of 65, after 15 years of service in 1985. He was a die hard Pittsburgh Steelers fan.

His memory will be cherished and kept alive by his four daughters, Tonja Gunn , Kelly Ross Janea Gunn , RaTasha (Justin) Sims; his siblings, Rosie (Neva) Lawson, Rachel Riley,Donald Gunn, Charlie (Kim)Willis, Richard(Lora) Willis, Jerry Willis , Forrest Underwood; Ten grandchildren; five great grandchildren; a host of nieces and nephews.

He is preceded in death by his parents, his sister, Mary Ruth Atwood; his uncles Lee Gunn,and Lawrence Gaddis.

The family will receive friends Monday from 10-11am at the church. Interment will be in Oakwood Cemetery.