J. T. Morriss & Son Funeral Homes

Bunnell, Kenneth C.

Sunday, March 09, 2008

Sgt. 1st Class Kenneth C. Bunnell, U.S. Army, retired, of Hopewell, Virginia, passed away Saturday, March 8, 2008 in John Randolph Medical Center. He was preceded in death by his parents, Richard C. Bunnell in 1933, his mother, Ella H. Bunnell in 1944, his brother, Harold in 2002 and wife, Virginia in 2004.
Ken served 22 years in the Army. After his retirement, he was employed by Strosnider Chevrolet and later associated with J. T. Morriss & Son Funeral Home. His hobbies were flying, having a commercial pilot license, and was a FAA certified Aircraft Ground School Instructor. He also loved the Corvair automobile. He was a member of The Experimental
Aircraft Association, the Corvair Society of America and the Central Virginia Corvair Club. He is survived by three sisters, Larita Lesan of Kellerton, Iowa, Mary Ann Keim of Glendale, AZ, and Lola Hodge of Marne, Iowa, a sister-in-law, Mary Wolford of Three Churches, WVA, and many nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends Wednesday evening, March 12, 2008 from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at the Hopewell Chapel of J. T. Morriss & Son Funeral Home. A funeral service will be held Thursday, March 13, 2008 at 11 a.m. in the funeral home chapel with the Rev. Troy Kaichen, officiating. Interment , with military honors, will be in Merchants Hope Memorial Gardens, Prince George County, VA.
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I first met Ken at a Corvair meeting where he heard I was a machinist and called me over to see him and discuss the building of a high performance motor. He made a very great impression on me by being so involved with the Corvair. I will miss him.
Russell Davis

Posted by: Russell Davis at March 15, 2008 07:46 AM

I have known Kenneth for 33 years and will miss him greatly. We have traveled together and had many long conversations about his life in Iowa, the Army as well as Corvairs, one of his favorite subjects. He had an unforgettable personality and was a staunch American patriot.

His passing will leave a hole in my life.

Posted by: Wade Lanning at March 13, 2008 06:56 AM

I was lucky to meet Ken through our mutual interest in Corvairs back in 1980. He knew those cars inside and out, and could tell you most anything you wanted to know. I wouldn't be a bit surprised if he knew half the part numbers to those marvelous cars.

My favorite memory of Ken was seeing him tooling down I-64W in his Corvair-powered dunebuggy, enroute to Waynesboro for a 'Vair Fair. He had the biggest grin on his face, and appeared to be having the time of his life.

Everyone in the Corvair Community will miss him and his many contributions to our group.

Charlie Reilly

Posted by: Charlie Reilly at March 11, 2008 07:50 PM

i worked with ken at strosnider around 1969/70. he was a great guy,and i know many will miss him. my deepest sympathies to his family. fletcher harrison

Posted by: fletcher harrison at March 11, 2008 07:12 PM

KENNETH WAS MY FLYING FRIEND . WE ENJOYED THE TIME
WE SPENT TOGATHER AT THE AIRPORT AND HOME TALKING ABOUT AIR PLANES AND FLYING . I WILL MISS HIM.
MY THOUGHTS OF HIM WILL ALWAYS BE WITH ME.
EG BARNES

Posted by: EDWIN G.BARNES,JR. at March 10, 2008 05:21 PM

Our deepest sympathy to the family. Mr. Bunnell was one of our first neighbors over 25 years ago over on Belmont Ave. He was always helpful and sweet to our children. We have since moved and live out of state, but one never forgets the kindness given in your youth!

Our thoughts and prayers will be with you.

Gary and Rev Debbie Higginbotham

Posted by: Debbie & Gary Higginbotham at March 9, 2008 08:32 PM