"I enjoyed working withJerry at Habitat for Humanity-North Central Georgia for many years. His love and devotion to those around him was obvious. All of the volunteers appreciated his patience and kindness. I knowthat everyone who worked with him will miss him dearly since he was such a kind and caring individual. Sendinglove to Gail and the entire Van Gundy and Habitat family for their loss."
In loving memory of
Jerry L. Van Gundy
January 20, 1940 - June 27, 2019
Jerry L. Van Gundy, beloved Husband, Father, Grandfather, Great Grandfather, and Brother, passed away, June 27, 2019. Jerry was born in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, January 20, 1940, to Robert E. and Gladys Hartman Van Gundy.
Jerry, a man born with a servants heart, was a devoted business partner, Scoutmaster, weekly churchgoer (without fail), friend to all/stranger to none, mentor, sponsor, and Veteran.
He was highly thought of by family and friends as a boat captain, counselor, organizer, and hero.
Excerpts from a Habitat for Humanity tribute to Jerry say it best:
Nary a bad word was ever said about Jerry; indeed, our homeowners and volunteers inevitably praised his kind, caring, and patient nature as he worked side-by-side with them.he was one of our rocks, always willing to go the extra mile, serving wherever and whenever he was needed.While Jerry has been battling serious health issues for some time, he continued to persevere without complaint.Just recently, he returned to work after beginning a trial drug treatment program and taking a few weeks off.The man certainly loved Habitat and its mission.He also loved his fellow volunteers.
Jerry is survived by his devoted wife of 58 years, Gail M. Van Gundy, and, his children, BJ Van Gundy, Shelli Wheeler, and Cory Van Gundy, 14 Grandchildren, 6 Great Grandchildren, and sister, Mitzi Rauth.
A celebration of the life of Jerry L. Van Gundy will be held, at 1 pm, July 8, 2019, at The Church of the Good Shepherd, 3740 Holtzclaw Rd, Cumming, GA 30041.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to: Habitat for Humanity, 814 Mimosa Blvd, Bldg C, Roswell, GA 30075 or by going to http://JerryMemorium.VanGundy.net.
Ingram Funeral Home Crematory, 210 Ingram Ave, Cumming, GA 30040 is in charge of arrangements.
Tributes
"On behalf of all of your 7th District family, our thoughts and prayers are with you"
"So very sorry to hear of Jerry's passing. He was such a great guy. We shared many weekends with Jerry and Gail at Lan Mar Marina, Dock 5 years ago. Jerry was always there to help anyone on Dock 5. You rarely saw Jerry without Gail by his side. Our thoughts and prayers for Gail and the Van Gundy family as they face, the days, weeks, months ahead.Gary and Susan Lancaster"
"So sorry for Jerry's passing. Gail you are in my prayers."
"Jerry was a wonderful and devoted individual, he will surely be missed.David & Cheryl Young"