John Jacob VanGundy

John Jacob VanGundy 72, of Bainbridge went to be with the Lord 1:47 am December 25, 2015 at Greenfield Adena Hospital. He was born January 6, 1943 in Ross County the son of the late Willis and Eudora Cooper VanGundy. On June 14, 1963 he married the former Darlene J. Hunt, who survives.

He is also survived by his children, Crystal (Darryn) Samsel of FL and Mark VanGundy of Bainbridge; grandchildren, Justin (Heather) VanGundy, Megan Varney, Hannah Thompson, Jordy VanGundy, Tia (Carlos) Porter, Cody (Ashley) VanGundy, Christopher George, Wyatt and Sophia VanGundy; 10 great grandchildren; sisters, Carolyn Rumfield and Ann Eiring; brother, Rodney (Debbie) VanGundy; sister-in-law, Jackie VanGundy; several nieces and nephews including, Dustina Davis, Melissa, Christy and Ashley Henderson, Amber Mathews and 11 great nieces and nephews; and numerous friends.

John was preceded in death by a daughter-in-law, Sayward VanGundy; sisters, Opal Maughmer, Leila Henderson and Mary Jarrells; and brothers, Willis Earl, George "Bud" and Roger VanGundy.

John retired from the Mead after 40 years of service. He loved spending time with his family, hunting mushrooms and ginseng. He was also an avid sports fan, who loved to follow the Paint Valley Bearcats.

Funeral services will be 11am Wednesday, December 30, 2015 at the Good Hope Community Church. Burial will follow in the Good Hope Cemetery. Friends may visit with John's family from 5 to 8 pm Tuesday at the SMITH-MOORE-EBRIGHT Funeral Home, Bainbridge.