John W. Bunch 73 passed away November 12 2008 at his home in rural Scotland County Missouri.He was born December 16 1934 at Sublette Missouri in Adair County to Volley Edward and Ruby Lee Greenstreet Bunch.He graduated from Brashear High School with the Class of 1953. He served with the United States Army from 1953 until 1956 and was stationed in Korea.On June 21 1959 he married Linda L. Gooden of Milton Iowa in the Presbyterian Church at Memphis Missouri and to this union two children were born.John was a respected and well-known contractor in the Iowa-Missouri area for over 45 years having built many area homes and businesses. His final job before his illness forced him into retirement was construction of the St. Paul Lutheran Church in Memphis Missouri. John was very honored to have been given this opportunity. He took great pride in his craft with all of his projects large and small. He was the General Contractor for the Memphis Community Theater coordinating all aspects of the project. He also was instrumental in raising funds for the Antique Fair Association which enabled them to run the cement pad on the courthouse lawn which is used for the food stand during Antique Days and other events.John was a member of the VFW Post 4958 of Memphis Missouri.John also farmed north of Memphis for many years and loved nature and the outdoors. He especially loved deer hunting with his son and daughter. In later years he enjoyed taking wild life photos and just enjoying nature.Most importantly John enjoyed spending time with his wife children and grandchildren.He is survived by his wife Linda of rural Scotland County a daughter Lisa Davis and her husband Ian of Blue Springs Missouri a son Alan Bunch of McPherson Kansas two granddaughters: Stephanie Bunch and Stephanie Davis and four grandsons: Christopher Bunch Bobby Bunch Alex Davis and AndreW Davis. Other survivors include three brothers: C.W. Bunch and his wife Ann of Lancaster Missouri Ronald Keith Bunch and his wife Virginia of Sylacauga Alabama Kenneth Bunch and his wife Linda of Orlando Florida four sisters: Mary Tubbs of Marion Ohio Nancy Brewer of Sheridan Arkansas Karen Hunt and special fiend Bob McClintock of Stoutsville Missouri Patricia Kantzer of Marion Ohio a half sister Ann Bass and her husband Dick of Brashear Missouri and many nieces nephews cousins and friends.He was preceded in death by his parents a brother Edward Bunch a half-brother Randy Bunch and a half-sister Bonnie Bunch.Cremation rites were accorded per Johns wishes with a memorial service being held on Saturday November 15 2008 at the Memphis Funeral Home Memphis Missouri with The Honorable E. Richard Webber officiating the ceremony and Pastor Jerry Platz nephew of John assisting. Music was provided by Ann Luther accompanist and vocalists Joe and Lori Fulk.Burial of cremains followed the service in Sunnyside Cemetery Milton Iowa with graveside military rites provided by the VFW Post 4958 of Memphis Missouri. Terry Fincher Jackie Goosey Larry Creath. Robert Parrish Max Bruner and Audrey Glass served as honorary bearers.As an expression of sympathy memorials may be made to the Scotland County Cancer Fund or Hospice of Northeast Missouri.Online condolences may be sent to Johns family via www.mmphisfh@nemr.net.Memphis Funeral Home is caring for John and his family.