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Carl Mansfield Gaunce, age 84, of Somerset, Kentucky, passed from this life on Sunday, August 2, 2026 at his home.
Carl was born September 4, 1941 to the late Julian Gaunce and Ruth Fletcher Gaunce in Paris, Kentucky,
He enjoyed boating, motorcycle riding, and spent a lot of his retirement years in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee. He proudly served his country in the United States Army.
Along with his parents, Carl was preceded in death by his sisters Charlene McKenna and Phylis Ann Gaunce.
He leaves behind to cherish his memory, his wife Doris Jean Gaunce, sons: Kevin Gaunce (Amy) of Monticello, Ky and Tim Gaunce (Melissa) of Somerset; grandchildren: Jennifer Gaunce, Ryan Gaunce, Leah Gaunce, Tyler Shook, and Nickolas Shook, great-grandchildren: Paislee, Konner, Korbin Clark.
Graveside service will be held on Friday, August 7, 2026 at 2:30pm at Mill Springs National Cemetery.
Military Honors will be conducted by American Legion Honor Guard Post #38.
Southern Oaks Funeral Home is entrusted with the arrangement for Carl Mansfield Gaunce.
Jean and family I am so sorry for your loss. He will be missed by many, he had a wonderful personality and entertained many.
We are so sorry to hear of Buddy’s passing. We haven’t been in touch for several years, but we cared so much for him. Our memories of the times we spent together will always be in our hearts. Our deepest sympathy for his family.
My sincere sympathy and prayers are with his family.
I have known Buddy my entire life. He was a generous and great person. I was a baby when I joined my parents and brother boating on Lake Cumberland, we always visited Gaunces One Stop. Later in life after my family retired to Somerset the Gaunce family and my family became even closer and enjoyed many outings and Friday night dinners.
Buddy will be missed by everyone that knew him. I will miss him as I do my ‘Aunt’ Ruth and ‘Uncle’ Julian.