Jerry Wayne Bunn
March 22, 1951 – October 15, 2025
Jerry Wayne Bunn was a loving husband, caring father, and devoted grandfather. He passed away peacefully in his home on Wednesday, October 15, 2025.
Jerry was born on March 22, 1951, and raised in Franklin County, living his entire life on the old Bunn Homeplace, home to many generations of the Bunn family and where he raised his own children. Jerry is survived by his wife of nearly 54 years, Donna, daughter Amy (Steven), and son Jordan, grandchildren Emily and Alex, and dog Leo. He was predeceased by his parents, Baylus and Winnie, and beloved dog, Spencer.
Visitation will be held on Sunday, October 19, 2025, from 2:00pm – 3:15pm, with funeral services to follow at 3:30pm, at Pilot Baptist Church, 8103 NC 39 Hwy, Zebulon, NC 27597. A graveside service will follow at the Bunn Family cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, please made donations to St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital, https://www.stjude.org/give, or the Pilot Baptist Church Transportation Committee.
Funeral service entrusted to Strickland Funeral Home & Crematory, 211 W. Third Street, Wendell, NC 27591 www.stricklandfuneral.com
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Donna, I was so sorry to hear about Jerry. Please know that you and your family will be in our thoughts and prayers.
Dave and Kathie Sheahen
Dear Donna. I am so sorry for the loss of Jerry to you & your family. I am sure there are so many wonderful memories you both shared together that will keep you going strong as he would want you to do as you move forward. You are in my prayers my friend.
Please accept our deepest sympathy in the loss of your love one, Jerry. I know he will be missed by his friends and family. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you.
Dear Donna, Amy and Jordan, I was so sorry to learn of of the passing of Jerry. I know you all will miss him greatly. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Donna,. My heart goes out to you and your family due to Jerry’s passing. Please know you have a lot of friends thinking about you during this time, and keeping you in our prayers.
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