Victor Gunn

Victor Gunn, 89, of Cape Girardeau died Friday, Dec. 19, 2014, at Saint Francis Medical Center.

He was born May 15, 1925, in Little Rock, Arkansas, to Vera Murphy.

Victor enlisted in the U.S Navy in early 1941. He was a veteran of World War II serving as a Navy Corpsman. He was honorably discharged as a Pharmacist Mate First Class, USN, in October 1947.

He was a licensed optician, starting his career with Rhea Optical in Cape Girardeau, moving to Pensacola, Florida, and ending his career in Texas when he retired.

He was a member of Bethany Baptist Church.

He and Mary Louise Hurd were married 34 years ago, March 31, 1980, in Orlando, Florida. They've lived happily ever since and he often referred to her as his yellow rose. Together they shared two children, four grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.

Victor Gunn enjoyed a long, fulfilling life loving his country almost as much as his family. He enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Even at 89 he would get on the floor and play with them. Victor had a kind word for everybody and would always greet you with a smile and a bear hug.

When he moved back to the Cape Girardeau area, he enjoyed playing golf with his son and friends. Often he could be seen riding around town on his white scooter and was affectionately referred to as "ancient rider" by the family. Most recently he enjoyed spending time with his son at the firearms range and drinking coffee together at Barnes and Noble Cafe.

Survivors include his wife, Mary Louise Gunn of Cape Girardeau; son Victor R. (Mary V.) Gunn of Cape Girardeau; daughter Terri Louise (Donald) Greene of Germany; four grandchildren, Alexia (Mark) Sander, Scott Greene, Jacob (Kirstie) Greene and Meredith (Trey) Welch; five great-grandchildren, Grady, Gavin, Jacob Jr., Zachery and Jackson; and uncle Fred R. Kraft of Cape Girardeau.

He was preceded in death by his mother.

Graveside service will be at 2 p.m. Monday at Lorimier Cemetery in Cape Girardeau, with the Rev. Shawn Wasson officiating. Burial will be at Lorimier Cemetery with full Military Honors by the Missouri Honor Team.

Memorial contributions may be given to Bethany Baptist Church, Cape Veterans Home, Wounded Warrior Project or Shriners Hospitals for Children.

Online condolences may be made at fordandsonsfuneralhome.com.