Jerry Wayne Bunn

On Thursday, September 30, 2021, Jerry Wayne Bunn passed away at his home in Ridge Manor, Florida at the age of 65. Jerry is survived by his loving wife of 41 years Susan (Wyatt), his 4 children, Hayley Trinque (Ryan), Benjamin Bunn (Sarah), Thomas Bunn (Amanda), and Christopher Bunn, his 9 grandchildren, Bonnie, Kyle, Emma, Lily, Ella, Kalaya, Nolan, Cole, and Sofia and his sister Deborah Whitty. He is preceded in death by his parents Thomas and Nezzie Bunn, his brother Thomas Bunn Jr., and his sister Mitzi Smith. Jerry was born on November 25, 1955 in Wadesboro, North Carolina. He later moved to Baldwin, Florida where he attended school from 1st to 12th grade. He was very athletic and proud of his sport accomplishments and loved sharing the stories with his family. He turned his love of sports into coaching his 3 boys. He founded a baseball league in Ridge Manor to have a place for his sons and the other local children to play ball. He loved coaching and watching his boys play ball but he would happily watch his daughter's yearly dance recitals as well. In 1978, he joined the United States Air Force. He was stationed at R.A.F. Bentwaters in England for four years, as a firefighter, where he met his soon-to-be wife, Susan. They were married in England on July 2, 1980. After exiting the service and moving back to Florida he became a member of the Masonic Lodge #217 in Baldwin. In 1987, he became a driver for Wal-Mart, which he worked for until he retired to become a full time Papa. While working for Wal-Mart he enjoyed competing in Truck Driving Competitions where he won several times taking him to various National Championships in New Orleans, Minnesota and Utah. He loved riding his motorcycle, watching the Florida Gators, hunting and fishing. However, most of all he loved spending time with his family. Family dinner on Sundays and playing with his grandchildren became some of his favorite times. A visitation will be held at the Purcell Chapel in Bushnell, Florida on Friday, October 15, 2021 from 9:30 - 10:30 am with a Funeral Service to follow and begin at 10:30 am. Interment will follow at the Florida National Cemetery, Bushnell, Florida

Jerry Wayne Bunn

November 25, 1955 - September 30, 2021