Norman Gunn Obituary

A Mass of Christian Burial for Norman L. Gunn will be celebrated in Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church on Thursday, Nov. 3, at 10 a.m., with the Rev. Dan O'Connor officiating. Interment at Greenwood Memorial Park, Pineville, under the direction of John Kramer & Son. Visitation at John Kramer & Son on Wednesday, Nov. 2, from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. with a rosary service at 6:30 p.m. Visitation resumes at the funeral home on Thursday, Nov. 3, from 8:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. Norman L. Gunn, 84, of Alexandria, passed away Oct. 30, 2011, in Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center, Baton Rouge. He was preceded in death by his wife, Dixie Breithaupt; and a son, Lewell S. Gunn. Norman graduated high school from St. Mary's Academy, Natchitoches, in 1943. He attended Northwestern State University, Natchitoches, from 1943-1945 and graduated with a bachelor of science degree from LSU in 1949. Norman was a U.S. Army veteran and served in the United States, Japan and Europe from 1945-1946, discharged as staff sergeant and again from 1951-1953, in Korea, discharged as captain. He was involved with various banking schools including Northwestern University in Chicago and LSU. He was employed by Rapides Bank and Trust Co., Alexandria, from 1950-1988, where he was senior vice president, later retiring in 1988. Mr. Gunn was a past president of the Alexandria-Pineville Chamber of Commerce, where he was named a lifetime member, only the fifth member in history to receive such a designation, past president of the Louisiana Air Force Association and Alexandria Air Force Association, past president of Leonidas Polk Chapter Association of the U.S. Army, past president of the March of Dimes, Rapides Parish. He was past chairman and founding member of the Louisiana Commission on Alcohol and Drug Abuse. He was a 30-year friend of Bill W. Additionally, he was a past chairman of the Rapides Parish U.S. Treasury Bond Division, past chairman of Central Louisiana Clearing House Association, past member of the Federal Affairs Committee, past member and director of Louisiana Bankers Association, past chairman of the Rapides United Way Campaign, past district chairman of the Choctaw District, Attakapas Council and the Boy Scouts of America and past chairman of the Rapides Parish American Red Cross. Those left to cherish his memory are two daughters, Frances G. Dick and Sally G. DuBose, both of Baton Rouge; one son, Norman L. Gunn Jr. and his wife, Pam, of St. Louis; five grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; and one sister, Mary G. Johnston and her husband, Sen. J. Bennett Johnston, of McLean, Va. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be sent to the Lewell Sadler Gunn Memorial Fund, c/o Our Lady of Prompt Succor Church Grounds, 420 21st St., Alexandria, LA 71301. Online notes of condolence may be sent to the family at [email protected].

Published by The Advocate on Nov. 2, 2011.
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Dixie was one of my closest friends from our Bolton High days and Newcomb. Was even an attendant in Dixie and Norman's wedding (we wore yellow)and Dixie was one of mine. Always visited them when returning to Alex. I hold them and the family close to my heart. MEME CULPEPPER PEARSON

Meme Pearson

November 4, 2011

Dear Gunn Family,
Our deepest sympathy for your loss. My father, Giles Millspaugh was an old friend of Normans. He talked about him all the time.

Susan Millspaugh

November 4, 2011

Duke, Pam, and family. We are so sorry to hear of the loss of your Dad. May his memory and legacy live on through your lives and your children. Our thoughts and prayers remain with you.

Chris & Nancy Lucy

November 4, 2011

Dad,I just want you to know how much I love you and will miss you so very much. You have been my pillar of strength for years and I am so greatful for that and I am so blessed I spent the remaining time with you and more blessed that you were a loving husband to Mom, as well as to Duke, Frances,Lewell and myself as a loving father! You were and also so very much loved and in our prayers and so many others!!

I love you Daddy, more than you know!
Your loving daughter Sally

Sally Gunn DuBose

November 3, 2011

Sally,
I'm so sorry for the loss of your dad. You are in my prayers.
Susan

Susan Gremillion West

November 3, 2011

I am so sorry for your loss but I hope you will take comfort in knowing that Norman was a great man who was willing to give back so that others could find hope. As the State Director for Addictive Disorders, I worked closely with him when he was a Commission member appointed by three governors. He had a heart for those who were suffering and I don't know that any greater statement could be attributed to a man. He will definitely be missed.

Michael Duffy

November 2, 2011

Sally,
I'm so sorry for you & your family's loss, my heart & prayers are with you. I know how special your father was to you, but at least he's at peace right now and at a better place. Give Chad a big hug for me. Thanks, Love, Lydia

Lydia Cavaness

November 2, 2011

Duke, Pam and family, Bill and I extend our condolences to you in the time of great loss. Our prayers are with you and your family.
Bill & Collette Flowers
Litchfield, IL

November 2, 2011

Frances, Ashley, and JQ,
My thoughts and prayers are with you all in this time of sorrow...
Peace and love

Karen Guidry

November 2, 2011

I'm so sorry for your loss, Frances. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Nancy Allen

November 2, 2011

Sally - your dad was such an accomplished man, but most importantly, was an incredible and loving father and grandfather to you and Chad. Chad can certainly walk proudly in his footsteps. Keep your spirits up. I pray that you will have peace. What joy you must have knowing your mom, dad and brother are now together again. Love you.

Peggy Juneau
Lake Charles, LA

November 2, 2011

Sally, I hope you find strength and peace in knowing that your dad is with the lord. Hugs.

Amy Martin

November 2, 2011

Condolences on the loss of your father, Frances. Peace be with you and your family. T and K Wright (Alex. LA)

November 2, 2011

Sally & Family,
I am so sorry for your loss. May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.

Jennye Snider

November 2, 2011

I was fortunate to share many years of friendship and service with Norman on the Commission for Addictive Disorders. He has been missed on that body since his resignaion; He will be missed by all and remembered as a generous man of service to this state.

Kathy Hayward

November 2, 2011

Sally, I will continue to pray for you and your family that you will have the strength to continue through this difficult time. There is such comfort knowing that your dad is now with Jesus and in peace. I hope you are able to find peace.

Mindy Spillers

November 2, 2011

Sally, I was so sorry to hear about your father. My thoughts and prayers are with you in this time of sorrow. May the heavenly father accept your father into heaven with open arms. I will say good-bye for now.

Connie Fletcher

November 2, 2011

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