Mr. Gerald “Bunky” VanNada, 48, of Corning, AR., passed away Sunday, February 19, 2012 at Arkansas Methodist Medical Center in Paragould, AR. Mr. VanNada was born in Saint Louis, MO., on June 24, 1963. He worked as a tuckpointer. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, and boating. He was of the Baptist faith.
He is survived by his lifelong companion Pam Mullins of the home; three brothers James Wade VanNada of Neelyville, MO., Jerry VanNada of Corning, AR., George Junior VanNada of Corning, AR.; two sisters Susane Lucas of Reyno, AR., Diane Shepard of Neelyville, MO.; two daughters Natalie and Courtney; and four grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents George Sonny and Leola Lafern (Rapert) VanNada; one son Gerald Blake VanNada; and one sister Sandy Walker.
Funeral services will be conducted Wednesday, February 22, 2012 at 10:00 AM in the Ermert Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow the service in Cantwell Cemetery. Public visitation will be held Tuesday, February 21, 2012 from 6:00 until 9:00 PM.
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