Joseph Gunnels, 73, of Cassville, Mo, passed away surrounded by family, on Sunday, June 8, 2025.

He was born on February 29, 1952, to Bill and Norma (Edie) Gunnels, who preceded him in death.

Also preceding him in death was one sister Linda Cline, and his brother-inlaw Steven Rose.

Survivors include his wife Sue Gunnels; two daughters, Jo Lynn Robinson and her husband Josh of Springfield, Mo., and Rebecca Trammell and her husband Dakota of Nixa, Mo.; six grandchildren; mother in-law, Shirley Rose; two brother in-laws, Steve Cline and Bill Rose and his wife Sue; two sister in laws Bobbi Vanzandt and her husband Raymond, and Patty Rose; and many aunts, cousins, nieces and nephews.

He ran Gunnels Trucking for 52 years, delivering milk, and operated projectors at the drive-in theater. He was a member of the First Baptist Church in Cassville.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, June 14, 2025, at White Funeral Home and Crematory with Pastor James Weaver officiating, burial to follow at Oak Hill Cemetery. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the start of the service.

Memorials may be made to Oak Hill Cemetery and entrusted to White Funeral Home and Crematory.

Arrangements are under the direction of White Funeral Home and Crematory in Cassville, Missouri.