Arthur John Bunce

Arthur John Bunce, age 83, died Sunday, March 23, 2008, in Byron Center. Mr. Bunce was born November 14, 1924 in Kalamazoo to Winfield "Scott" and Cora (Tuttle) Bunce. Following graduation from Kalamazoo Public Schools he served in the United States Air Force during WWII. Art established and managed several Noble Shoe Stores in Michigan, Wisconsin, Indiana and Ohio. He lived the last 44 years in North Muskegon where he retired from "The Square" men's clothing store. Art was a member of the Community United Methodist Church of North Muskegon. For several years, he volunteered at the Red Cross and the church food pantry. Art was a very generous man who enjoyed giving and making others feel special and occasionally walking their dogs. Surviving are his sister, Madelene Reynolds of Plainwell; several nieces and nephews; and many close friends. He was preceded in death by his parents; his sister, Viola Reid; 4 brothers, Scotty, L.D., Marion and Bill; and several close friends. Friends may meet the family from 4 to 8 P.M. Wednesday at the Winkel Funeral Home, Otsego, MI where services will be held at 1:30 P.M. Thursday, Pastor Dean Wheeler officiating. Burial will follow at Maple Grove Cemetery, Mattawan, with Military Honors conducted by V.F.W. Post #3030. Memorial contributions may be made to Faith Hospice at Trillium Woods or to the Muskegon Rescue Mission. A memorial service will be held in N. Muskegon at a later date.