James E. Guntrip

James E. “Jim” Guntrip, 86, 0f Brookston, passed away at 4:05 a.m. Saturday, August 13, 2022 at IU Health Arnett Hospital of Lafayette.

  Jim was born at home in Brookston on March 3, 1936, to the late Helen (Swank) and Paul Guntrip and was a 1955 graduate of Brookston High School. 

  After high school, Jim enlisted in the United States Air Force where he served in Okinawa, Japan as a generator mechanic and was honorably discharged June 19, 1960.

  Upon his return, Jim met his future wife, Marlene Jackson, at a rural youth meeting in Wolcott; as soon as he saw her, he proclaimed, “that’s the woman I am going to marry” and he did.  The couple wed October 22, 1961, at the Wolcott United Methodist Church.  Shortly after, Jim and Marlene would move to Brookston to live in the same house all their married life.

  Jim retired form Alcoa after 42 years.  He was a member of the Brookston United Methodist Church, the Brookston IOOF Lodge, the American Legion Post #492, the Alcoa 25 Year Club and the Alcoa Breakfast Club. 

  Jim was always there to help anybody that needed help.  He took great pride in the condition of his home and lawn and was the neighborhood handyman.  Jim enjoyed Purdue Football and Basketball and was an avid NASCAR fan of Jeff Gordon. 
  In 2018, Jim was honored to participate in the Honor Flight with his son David, that was a special memory for him.

  Surviving with his wife Marlene, are two daughters, Cindy Guntrip of Brookston and Angie Cunningham of Lafayette; a son, David Guntrip (wife: Amanda) of Worthington, Ohio; and a sister, Jo Ann Guntrip of Brookston.  Jim loved spending time with his grandchildren, Cory and Kayla Cunningham and James “JR” Guntrip.  Also surviving are his great-grandchildren, Sophia and Giovanni DelReal of Lafayette and two special girls, Shar George and Lori Sondgeroth.

  Preceding him in death with his parents is a son, Jeffery; his brother, Larry; and a sister, Diane.

  Friends may call from 4-7 p.m. Tuesday, August 16, 2022, and also from 10 a.m. until the time of funeral service at 11 a.m. Wednesday, August 17, 2022, at Hartzler-Clapper Funeral Home of Brookston; Rev. Dr.’s Karen Bray and Lelan D. McReynolds to officiate.  Interment with military rites to follow in the Brookston IOOF Cemetery.

  Memorials may be made to the Honor Flight of Greater Lafayette (PO Box 4782  Lafayette, IN  47903)

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