Lt. Col. William Roy Kunkel, USAF (Ret)

Warner Robins– William Roy Kunkel, 91, entered into rest on Thursday, December 6, 2012.

 

Roy was born on January 23, 1921, in Garrison, N.D. He

graduated from Lake Worth Community High School in Lake Worth, Fla., and from

Palm Beach Junior College with an Associate’s Degree.  Roy went on to proudly serve as a pilot in the United States

Air Force during World War II, the Korean Conflict, and the Vietnam Era. He

received a Bronze Star and retired with the rank of Lieutenant Colonel.

A tireless servant to his community, Roy was involved in

several organizations including Tyrian Masonic Lodge #111, Scottish Rite Macon

Valley and Al Sihah Shriners. He was a past Grand Patron for the State of

Georgia, Order of the Eastern Star and a member of Martha Berry Chapter #351.

He was also active with Sojourners and Order of the Daedalians. Of the

Presbyterian faith, his church home was Westminster Presbyterian Church. His

loving wife of 67 years, Janetta “Nita” Sanders Kunkel; son, RDML Kurt Lance

Kunkel, SC, USN; and parents, John Alfred Kunkel Sr. and Emma Neuenschwander

Kunkel, preceded him in death.

His memory will forever be treasured by his daughters, Konni

Kunkel Atwood (Ray), Somersworth, N.H., and Karyn Kunkel Peskosky (Mike),

Charlotte, N.C., and daughter-in-law, Patricia Ashe Kunkel, Woodbridge, Va.;

grandchildren, Hank (Madeline), Becki (Ben), John, Nick, Stefanie, Nic,

Veronica, Emma and Sara; and great-grandchildren, William and Ethan.

Visitation will be Friday, December 14, 2012, from 4 until 6

p.m. at McCullough Funeral Home. Funeral Services will be held at 1 p.m. on Saturday, December 15, 2012,

in McCullough Funeral Home Chapel with

entombment following in Magnolia Park Mausoleum. In lieu of flowers, the family respectfully suggests that donations be

made to the Masonic Children’s Home, P.O. Box 4183, Macon, GA 31208.

Go to www.mcculloughfh.com to sign the Online Registry for

the family.  McCullough Funeral

Home and Crematory has charge of arrangements.

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