James E.

"Geno" Gunnells

James E. "Geno" Gunnells, age 72, passed away on Friday, October 20, 2023 at CHP Inpatient Hospice, Defiance, OH.

Geno was born on August 2, 1951 in Denmark, SC to the late Floyd and Grace (Carrigg) Gunnells. On April 15, 1983 he married Kimberly Bassett. Geno spent his working life as a carpenter. He was an avid coin collector.

Geno is survived by his loving wife, Kimberly, Paulding, OH; sons: Steve (Lisa) Gunnells, Elloree, SC; James Robert Gunnells, Paulding, OH; Justin Gunnells, Paulding, OH; daughter, Amanda (Robert) Kortekamp, Defiance, OH; special daughter, Patti Schilling, Huntington, IN; brother, Larry Gunnells, Greenville, SC; sister, Cheryl Kent, Greenville, SC; three grandchildren: Makenna, Abi, and Savanna.

Visitation will be from 4:00 P.M. - 8:00 P.M. on Tuesday, October 24, 2023 at Den Herder Funeral Home. Burial will take place in Hedges Cemetery, Jackson Township at a later date.

Memorial contributions may be made to an organization of the donor's choice.