Mr. Clarence Gunnell

August 6, 1933 - April 24, 2020

Clarence Gunnell, 86, died April 24, 2020 at DeWitt City Hospital. He was born August 6, 1933 in DeWitt to Johnnie and Louise Wright Gunnell. He farmed for 30 years, and after retiring from farming he began a job with Blackmon Auction. He traveled the U.S. driving an auction truck and pulling a trailer. He retired in November 1999 from Blackmon Auction. Clarence was a U.S. Army veteran serving during the Korean War. He was a also a faithful member of First United Methodist Church in DeWitt, and was a board member for the Production Credit Association. Clarence had a great sense of humor, was mischievous, and always had a twinkle in his eye. He loved his family and friends. He loved football, and especially loved watching his sons and grandsons play Dragon football. He did not miss their games. In his younger years, he refereed high school games with his friends Tommy Williams, Ted Overton, Harvey Moody, and Teddy Bill Muller. He was preceded in death by his parents and brother, Johnnie Lee Gunnell. Clarence is survived by his wife Dottie Knoll Gunnell, who he married on June 8, 1958; two sons John Howard (Linda) Gunnell and Jeff (Michell) Gunnell; four grandchildren Bridget Gunnell Nordberg (Clint), John Denton Gunnell (Paige), William Clancy Gunnell (Tara), Spencer Gunnell, and Tiner Gunnell; three great grandchildren Carter Nordberg and Linleigh and Ruth Gunnell; and a lifelong friend Sonny Sisemore. Graveside services will be 2:00p.m. April 26 at Cedarcrest Memorial Gardens by Essex Funeral Home. Memorials may be made to First United Methodist Church, 608 S. Grandview Dr., DeWitt, AR 72042.