JOHN THOMAS GUNDY, 77, DIED IN MEMPHIS FRIDAY

John Thomas Gundy was born near Crawford Station on Feb. 9, 1880, the son of Abraham and Julia Lancaster Gundy. He passed away February 8, 1957, lacking one day of being 77 years of age, having lived in Scotland county all of his life.

For many years he was a member of the Masonic Lodge at Downing. He served as marshal of Memphis for 12 years.

He was married to Ida Dell Leeper, December 20, 1899. To this union was born one son, Glen Verlon, who lives at Platteville, Wisconsin.

He was preceded by his parents one sister, Mrs. Stella Anderson. He leaves to mourn his passing his son and daughter-in-law, two granddaughters, Louise and Frances Gundy, besides a niece, nephews, cousin and friends.

Funeral services were held from the Gerth & Baskett chapel Sunday, February 10 at 2:00 p.m., conducted by Rev. Kenneth Campbell. Burial in Memphis cemetery. Body bearers were members of Downing Masonic lodge.

Of a pleasing disposition Tom had friends by the scores, especially in Memphis among those who were young when he was city marshal. To the youth of that time he was Tommy to every child in Memphis and he, in turn, knew the names of all the youngsters.

During this period candidates who filed for city marshal against him were always defeated. It was often said the women of Memphis kept him in office as long as he cared to hold same. The little things that annoy a housewife, like chickens running at large during garden making time, etc. an appeal to Tommy brought either relief or a satisfactory explanation.

But Tommy was a good officer and crime, petty or otherwise, was at a minimum during his administration. He was a good man and will be missed by many lifelong friends.

Memphis, Missouri, Memphis Reveille, 14 Feb 1957, p. 1, col. 6