Leland Stanley “Stan” Bunch

Leland Stanley “Stan” Bunch, 85, of Cataula, GA died Saturday, September 24, 2022 at Piedmont Midtown Regional Hospital.
Stan was born July 16, 1937 in Corbin, KY to the late Robert Lee Bunch and Doshie Rose Bunch. Other than his parents he is preceded in death by his brother Bernard Bunch and sister, Bobbie Ann Kite.
Survivors include his wife of almost 61 years, Ann Bunch; brother, Sonny Bunch (Maggie); sister-in-law Ruth Bunch; daughter, Diana Gaus (Jerry); son, David Bunch (Marilyn); grandchildren, Jenna Gibson (Jason), Amanda Bunch, Justin Gaus (Brooke), Lee Bunch (Courtney), Preston Gaus, and Britney Simek (Kane); great-grandsons, Jason Gibson, Jr, Jaxon Bunch, Kooper Simek; great-granddaughter, and namesake Leland Gaus; nieces, Cindy Fulkerson (Shawn), Dr. Jennifer Phemister (Ryan), Katie Hunt (Aaron); and nephew Todd Brown (Deb).
He married the love of his life Annie (Ann) Laura Wright on December 18, 1961, in West Palm Beach, FL. After proudly serving in the US Army, he returned to Delta Air Lines retiring after 34 years of service in 1993 in Columbus, GA. In his spare time, he enjoyed bass fishing, coon hunting, water skiing with his family, taking RV trips across the country, and more importantly watching his grandchildren grow up. Family was the most important thing to him. Some of his favorite things were Auburn football, Kentucky basketball and good barbeque. He also proudly served his community as a member of the Cataula Volunteer Fire Department for many years.
He and his teammates celebrated their winning of the 1955 Kentucky State Football Championship at the annual “Gathering of the Hounds”. He was inducted into Corbin High School Hall of Fame on October 20, 1983 and his football jersey was retired on August 26, 2005. Some of his closest friends were made from that team and remained until his passing. He was also named an Honorable Kentucky Colonel on June 1, 1987 by the governor of Kentucky.
He will be missed tremendously by his family and friends but will live on forever in their hearts.
In lieu of flowers contributions may be sent to the Salvation Army Women’s Auxiliary at 5201 Warm Springs Rd. Columbus, GA 31909.
A celebration of life service will be held at a later date.
Condolences may be made to the family at www.mcmullenfuneralhome.com.
McMullen Funeral Home and Crematory in Columbus, GA in charge of arrangments.