of North Little Rock, AR
April 9, 1927 - August 8, 2012
J.D. Bunch, 85, of North Little Rock, went to be with the Lord surrounded by his family and loved ones on Thursday, August 8, 2012.
He was born April 9, 1927 in Belfast, Arkansas in Grant County. In 1946, he enlisted in the Army as a rifleman with the 42nd Division, 242nd Infantry Regiment and served in Word War II.
While working as an electrical contractor at the Donaghey Building in Little Rock, he met Edna Jean Sims, an elevator operator. They were married on July 3, 1949.
J.D. associated himself with multiple organizations after the war. In the late 50's and early 60's, he spent time at St. Joseph's Orphanage, leading a Boy Scout Troop and dressing as a clown, working with the children when He and Edna met Ken Bunch, who they adopted in 1966. J.D. was a 32-degree Freemason with Scottish Rites, Chapter Dad for the Order of the Demolays, a member of Mt. Sinai #749 Free & Accepted Masons of North Little Rock for over 50 years.
J.D. was retired from H.W. Tucker Company as a foreman working on multiple street and highway construction projects. His hobbies included making a large garden each year, deer hunting, fox hunting and fishing.
J.D. is preceded in death by his parents, Fred and Bessie Bunch, two brothers, Milton and Wayne Bunch, and his sister, Vera Dennis. He is survived by a host of family who loved him, including his wife of 64 years, Edna, son Ken Bunch (Linda Garner) of Lonoke; his brother, Jack Bunch (Ruth) of North Little Rock, sisters Imogene Laster of Sheridan, and Betty Moran of Cabot, 3 grandchildren - Rachel Bunch Davis (Chris) and Michael Bunch, both of Little Rock, and Garner Trimble of Lonoke; great-grandchild, Emily Bunch of Little Rock and a host of nieces and nephews.
Visitation will be held at Roller-Owens Funeral Home in North Little Rock on Friday, August 10 at 1:00 PM with funeral services to follow at 2:00 pm. Interment to follow.
''So Mote It Be''
This is one of the finest Christian men I have had the opportunity to know!!! He LOVED HIS LORD and SAVIOR!!! Mr. Bunch walk and talk matched!!! He LIVED with the HEART for our LORD!!! A true servants heart! Whatever he did you saw JESUS shining through!!! I am thankful I had an example of a man (my whole family loved) that was dedicated to his family and the things of GOD! Thank you for being a true HERO of the faith! You finished the course and fought the good fight! I am happy that I will see you again!!! My love to your family who I know will miss you greatly! ðŸ’my love always, Pam Mantooth
sorry about your loss
long time friends of the family
Ken and family, my thoughts and prayers are with you tonight and as long as you need them. God Bless, Donna Reisinger
May the One Who suffered on the Cross for you encourage and strengthen you at this difficult time.
Our thoughts and prayers are with the Bunch family at this time.
We are very sorry to hear of JD's passing. He (and Edna) were always so nice to us and our family. Clay still has the bass on his wall that was caught at "JD's POND" years ago. We have thought about your family often and will keep you all in our prayers as the days move ahead.
This lady from Calvary and Chidester wants to give sympathy to the whole family. You are in our love and prayers. Bobbye and Brenda Hogue
Thoughts and prayers with you all at this time
I didn't know Mr. Bunch but his granddaughter Rachel is a crown jewel and testament to his character. God Bless.
Ken, Linda and Garner
So sorry for your loss we will keep your family in our prayers.
Love,
Walt, Becky and Sammy
My thoughts are with you all
Bunch Family,
May God be with all of you. Praying for all of you. God Bless.
My thoughts and prayers are with each of you.
Ken, Rachel and Michael,
So sorry to hear of your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you all. Debbi