A Mass of Christian Burial will be held for Charles Robert “Bobby” Gunn at 1 p.m. on Thursday, April 4, 2024, at St. Anne Catholic Church in Youngsville. Bobby, as he was affectionately known, was 83 when he entered eternal rest on Monday, April 1, 2024, at his residence with his family by his side.

The family requests that visitation be observed on Thursday, April 4, 2024, at Martin & Castille Funeral Home, 600 E. Farrel Rd. Lafayette, La., from 9 a.m. until 12:30 p.m. There will be a eulogy read by his son Billy at 12 p.m.

Interment will be held in St. Anne Catholic Cemetery in Youngsville.

Reverend Howard J. Blessing will be the Celebrant of the Funeral Mass.

Left behind to cherish his memory is his beloved wife of 63 years, Wilda Ann Manuel Gunn of Youngsville; three sons, Billy Gunn and his wife, Kathy, of Alexandria, Steven Gunn and his wife, Kathy, of Broussard, and Randall Gunn and his wife, Joetta, of Youngsville; and five granddaughters, Mallory Gunn, Courtney Gunn, Harper Gunn, Layla Primeaux, and Jessie Leger; one grandson, Romey David; his seven great-grandchildren, Sabe, Adler, and Jayci David, Adelaide and Julien Leger, Elodie and Amie’ Primeaux.

Preceded in death by his parents, Clarence Chester Gunn and Louise Barclay Gunn; his daughter, Sheila Gunn O’Neil; his infant daughter, Katheryn Gunn; his infant twin sons, Noah and Nicholas Gunn; his brother, Wally Gunn and his sister, Elzada Gunn Nelson.

Bobby was born in Lake Charles, La. and graduated from Marion High School. After attending Northwestern State University, he married his high school sweetheart and began working as a roustabout on anchor crews in the Gulf of Mexico. Over the years, and as his family grew, he made a name for himself as a hard working, honest, and respected businessman. He was a father figure to many and will be remembered as such.

He enjoyed hunting, fishing, vegetable gardening, golfing and RVing. Although he had many interests in life, his greatest passion was his wife and family. He will be deeply missed and memories of him will be cherished by all who knew him.

Upholding the honor of pallbearers will be Sabe David, Adler David, Adam Leger, Mike Gunn, Tommy Bourgeois, and Spencer Nunez.

Special thanks to the staff of Hospice of Acadiana for the compassionate care given to Mr. Gunn. Also a very special thanks to Dr. Edward Lafleur and his staff, Kristie and Blair.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to The DesOrmeaux Foundation by clicking this link, https://desormeauxfoun dation.org

View the obituary and guestbook online at www.mourning.com

Martin & Castille – SOUTHSIDE, 600 E. Farrel Road, Lafayette, LA 70508, 337-984-2811.