Francis Bunch Obituary Francis Brett Bunch October 26, 1941 － October 9, 2022 Boykins － Francis Brett Bunch, 80, passed away on October 9, 2022 in Accordius Health at Courtland. Born in Norfolk, he was a son of the late John Franklin Bunch and Mildred Schultz Bunch. He was also predeceased by a daughter, Jennifer Bunch, and a brother, Billy Bunch. Francis was a graduate of Oscar Smith High School, a graduate of Virginia Tech, and was an Army Veteran serving during Vietnam. He was a retired district manager for Kinney Shoes, owner of Advantage Realty in Virginia Beach, a photographer for Auto Trader Publishers, and owner of The Village Peddler in Boykins. Francis was a member of Newsoms Baptist Church. Left to cherish his memory is his wife of 58 years, Phyllis Lamkin Bunch; a son, Dean Bunch; three grandchildren, Maddie Gibbins, Ryenn Gibbins, and Jared Bunch; and a great grandson, Eli Gibbins; and several nephews. A Memorial Service with Military Honors will be held at 3PM Sunday, October 16, 2022 in Newsoms Baptist Church with Rev. Tom Wallace and Rev. David Kliendinst officiating. A reception will follow in the church. Inurnment will be in Albert G. Horton Jr. Memorial Veterans Cemetery at a later date. The family suggests that memorial donations be made to Newsoms Baptist Church. Obituary published on Legacy.com by Wright Funeral Home and Crematory － Franklin on Oct. 10, 2022. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- See also: 1) https://www.wrightfuneralhome.org/obituary/Francis-Bunch 2) https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/name/francis-bunch-obituary?id=36756620 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ### Narrative summary of the obituary Francis Brett Bunch, 80, of Boykins, died on 9 October 2022. A Vietnam War veteran, he was a retired Kinney Shoes district manager, owned Advantage Realty and The Village Peddler, and worked as an Auto Trader photographer. He was survived by his wife, son, three grandchildren, and a great-grandson. ### Narrative summary of funeral services A Memorial Service with Military Honors was held on 16 October 2022 at Newsoms Baptist Church. Rev. Tom Wallace and Rev. David Kliendinst officiated. Inurnment was scheduled for Albert G. Horton Jr. Memorial Veterans Cemetery at a later date. The family requested donations to Newsoms Baptist Church. ### The Edited Obituary Francis Brett Bunch 26 October 1941 - 9 October 2022 Boykins - Francis Brett Bunch, 80, passed away on 9 October 2022 in Accordius Health at Courtland. Born in Norfolk, he was a son of the late John Franklin Bunch and Mildred Schultz Bunch. He was also predeceased by a daughter, Jennifer Bunch, and a brother, Billy Bunch. Francis was a graduate of Oscar Smith High School, a graduate of Virginia Tech, and was an Army veteran serving during Vietnam. He was a retired district manager for Kinney Shoes, owner of Advantage Realty in Virginia Beach, a photographer for Auto Trader Publishers, and owner of The Village Peddler in Boykins. Francis was a member of Newsoms Baptist Church. Left to cherish his memory is his wife of 58 years, Phyllis Lamkin Bunch; a son, Dean Bunch; three grandchildren, Maddie Gibbins, Ryenn Gibbins, and Jared Bunch; and a great grandson, Eli Gibbins; and several nephews. A Memorial Service with Military Honors will be held at 3 PM Sunday, 16 October 2022 in Newsoms Baptist Church with Rev. Tom Wallace and Rev. David Kliendinst officiating. A reception will follow in the church. Inurnment will be in Albert G. Horton Jr. Memorial Veterans Cemetery at a later date. The family suggests that memorial donations be made to Newsoms Baptist Church. ### Vital Statistics Summary Name: Francis Brett Bunch Birth Date: 26 October 1941 Death Date: 9 October 2022 Age at Death: 80 Birthplace: Norfolk Residence: Boykins Place of Death: Accordius Health at Courtland ### Table of Relationships | Name | Relationship | Residence | |-------------------------|----------------------|-------------------------| | Francis Brett Bunch | Decedent | Boykins, Virginia | | Phyllis Lamkin Bunch | Spouse | Unknown | | John Franklin Bunch | Predeceased Parent | -- | | Mildred Schultz Bunch | Predeceased Parent | -- | | Dean Bunch | Child | Unknown | | Jennifer Bunch | Predeceased Child | -- | | Maddie Gibbins | Grandchild | Unknown | | Ryenn Gibbins | Grandchild | Unknown | | Jared Bunch | Grandchild | Unknown | | Eli Gibbins | Great-grandchild | Unknown | | Billy Bunch | Predeceased Sibling | -- | ### Other Relevant Information Education: Oscar Smith High School, Virginia Tech Military Service: Army Veteran, Vietnam War Occupations: District Manager for Kinney Shoes, Owner of Advantage Realty in Virginia Beach, Photographer for Auto Trader Publishers, Owner of The Village Peddler in Boykins Religious Affiliation: Member of Newsoms Baptist Church ### Publication Details Place: Franklin Name: Wright Funeral Home and Crematory Date: 10 October 2022