Peyton Gunnels

Memorial services for Peyton Louis Gunnels, Sr. 81 of Cookeville, will be Friday, January 24 at 6 PM at the Edge Facility of Cookeville Life Church. Pastor Donnie Davidson and Pastor Ted Kocher will officiate. The family will receive friends Friday from 3 PM until service time at the church. Mr. Gunnels died Sunday, January 19, 2020 at Cookeville Regional Medical Center surrounded by his loving family. He was born April 6, 1938 in Macon, Georgia to the late Louis and Thelma Lowe Gunnels. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a sister, Mary Jane Utley. He graduated from Lanier High School in Macon. He was a 1961 graduate of Auburn University with a degree in graphic design. He was a member of Sigma Chi Fraternity. He was a big diehard, lifelong Auburn fan. He was a member of Life Church. He was owner/operator of his company, P.L. Gunnels Company of Cookeville. He enjoyed photography, especially of the grandkids. Survivors include wife of 43 years (married August 9, 1975 in Cookeville) Becky Love Gunnels of Cookeville, daughters and sons-in-law Alicia and Daniel Eldridge of Cookeville, Stephanie and Al Picken of Columbus, GA, Kimberly and Todd Mills of Bainbridge, GA, son Peyton Louis "Bo" Gunnels, Jr. of Cookeville, grandchildren: Macey, Shawn and Gabe Allen, AJ and Lauren Picken, Stephanie Sues, Melissa, Michael and Abby Mills, sisters and brother-in-law Sherry Love Hilton, Suzanne and Ed Buck, brothers and sister-in-law Tommy and Rose Love, Bill and Roberta Love, many nieces and nephews. His lord said to him, ‘Well done, good and faithful servant; you have been faithful over a few things, I will make you ruler over many things. Enter into the joy of your lord.' Matthew 25:23 Memorial contributions may be made to Seeds for Souls Program c/o Life Church 2223 North Washington Avenue, Cookeville, TN 38501. Hooper Huddleston Horner Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements (931)526-6111. You may share your thoughts and memories at www.hhhfunerals.com.