James “Jim†Lynn Gunnett

August 24, 1947 - March 5, 2012

James “Jim†Lynn Gunnett of Tustin died Monday, March 5, 2012 at Munson Medical Center in Traverse City. He was 64. He was born August 24, 1947 to Harry James and Vivian Jane (Jones) Gunnett in Reed City and they preceded him in death. Mr. Gunnett served his country in the United States Army from 1965-1969, during the Vietnam Era. He had been employed at CMI, Northwood Manufacturing and he also had a very promising heavy machine repair business, J.L. Gunnett Industrial Machine Repair until present. In 1978 he joined the Cadillac Fire Department and was paid on call for 17 years and retired in 1995. He was also a member of the Northwest Michigan Thrashers Club for 37 years. He enjoyed spending time at the farm, traveling, fishing, visiting friends, and working. He is survived by his significant other, Mary Nichols of Tustin; his former spouse Cynthia (Carpenter) Gunnett of Cadillac; children: Kevin (Jenni) Gunnett of Cadillac, Brian (Katrina) Gunnett of Charlotte, North Carolina, Jeffrey (Katie) Gunnett of Buckley, Juanita (Gary) Russell of Cadillac; grandchildren: Zackery, Caiden, Carlin, MaKinna, Kalista, Braden and Jerrett. Funeral services will be held 10:00 AM Saturday, March 10, at the Peterson Funeral Home in Cadillac with Pastor Charles Hewlett officiating. Friends may meet the family from 5:00 to 8:00 PM Friday at the Funeral Home. Memorial contributions may be made to Northwest Michigan Engine and Thrasher Club. An online guestbook is available at www.petersonfh.com.