Arthur L. Gunning

Arthur L. Gunning was born in Wichita, KS on September 27, 1929 and passed quietly January 15, 2020.  He was 90 years of age. Arthur came to Tennessee in 1970, working for AVCO in Nashville, TN, where he met and married Harvena Jones of Rock Island, TN.  He built and managed Art's BBQ in Rock Island in 1974.  He enjoyed life in every way possible. His wife Harvena and son Steven left for Heaven before him and they are now reunited. Art thought flowers were a waste, therefore no flowers are requested.  In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to VFW Post 5064 Honor Guard, Webb House of McMinnville for bingo prizes or Adoration Home Health for peanut auctions. A graveside service and inurnment will be held at 1:00 p.m. Thursday, January 30, 2020 at Mt. View Cemetery with Jason Brown officiating.  Full military honors will be administered by VFW Post 5064 and American Legion Post 173.  There will be no visitation at High's.  Family and friends will meet at Mt. View Cemetery for the graveside service. Online condolences may be made at www.highfuneralhome.com. High Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.