Jerry Lee Gaunt
Jerry Lee Gaunt, 81, of rural Roann, died at 6:40 a.m. Wednesday, June 24, 2015, at Autumn Ridge Rehabilitation Center in Wabash. He was born June 18, 1934, in Wabash County, to Robert and Alice M. (Myers) Gaunt.
Jerry was a 1953 graduate of Roann High School. He was a US Army veteran where he served in Germany. Jerry was a retired farmer and a lifelong resident of Wabash County. He was a life member of the Wabash American Legion, and was a huge Indianapolis Colts, Pacers, and Indiana University fan. Jerry had a terrific sense of humor, and enjoyed his pets.
He is survived by brother: Jack (Nancy) Gaunt, Wabash; two sisters: Jane Alexander, Kokomo; Janice (Jim) Wilson, Dallas, Texas; two nephews: David (Liz) Alexander, Nashville, Tenn.; Bruce (Nancy) Alexander, Raleigh, N.C.; four nieces: Deborah (Rick) McCormick, West Lafayette; Tracy (Don) Ripplinger, North Webster; Mary Jayne (Jeff) Steele, Wabash; and Marci (Rick) Bowen, Carrollton, TExas; and several great-nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents.
Memorial service will be 11 a.m. Monday, June 29, at Grandstaff-Hentgen Funeral Service, Roann. Family will receive friends one hour prior to the service Monday.
In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Roann Stockdale Mill or Roann Christian Church.