Benton, IL — Arther Thomas Gunnells, 78, of Benton, passed away at 5:11 p.m. Friday, April 22, 2016 at his home.
Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Monday, April 25, 2016 at the Leffler Funeral Home of Benton, with Rev. Bill Perry officiating. Burial will be in the Plasters Cemetery North of Thompsonville. Visitation will be from 11 a.m. until the funeral hour at 1 p.m. at the Leffler Funeral Home of Benton.
Art was born on September 9, 1937 in Trimble, TN, the son of William Thomas Gunnells and Hattie (Powell) Gunnells. He married Ellafair (Irvin) Clark on September 8, 1989, and she preceded him in death on April 26, 2014.
Mr. Gunnells worked as a television repairman for 46 years, first working for 17 years at Russell Magnavox, and in 1984 he became owner and operator of Benton TV Service.
He enjoyed vegetable gardening, and especially found enjoyment sharing the harvest with his neighbors. He loved to fish, hunt, sing karaoke, and singing solos at his church.
Art attended the Logan Church of God.
He is survived by his four children: Diane Gunnells, Marty Thomas Gunnells, all of Dresden, TN, Sarita Grace of McLeansboro, IL, Elizabeth Denise Rich of Benton; two step-children and their families: Connie Sue Orley and Walter Carl Clark, both of Benton; five grandchildren; three sisters: Jo Anne Kaiser, Francis Isabelle, Janice Dixon, all of Tennessee; two brothers: Cambell Gunnells, and Donald Ray Gunnells, both of Tennessee; several nieces and nephews.
Art was preceded in death by his parents; wife; and an infant daughter; a son Ricky Dale Gunnells; and a brother Leonard Gunnells.
To leave online condolences to the family, or to share memories of Art, visit www.lpfuneralhome.com
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