Jonathan B. “John” Runnels died Tuesday, Oct. 12, 2010, at his home. He was 63.

Mr. Runnels was a lifelong resident of Vicksburg and a 1965 graduate of Culkin Academy. He enlisted in the U.S. Army and included tours in Vietnam and Korea. He was a glazer with Price’s Glass & Mirror for a number of years.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Hansel Charles and Ruth Gay Runnels.

Survivors include his wife of 30 years, Carolyn Arnold Runnels of Vicksburg; a son, Jonathan Charles “Jon” Runnels of Columbia Mo.; a daughter, Sonya “Sonny” King of Vicksburg; a brother, Tommy (Debby) Runnels of Vicksburg; two sisters, Jane (Mike) Coomes and Katrina (Glenn) Davis, both of Vicksburg; two grandchildren, Allen and Gabby King, both of Vicksburg; special friends, J.C. (Charlotte) Pittman of Vicksburg; and nieces and nephews.

Services will be at 11 a.m. Thursday at Glenwood Funeral Homewith the Rev. Billy Brumfield officiating. Burial will follow at Green Acres Memorial Park. Visitation will be tonight from 5 until 8 at the funeral home.

Pallbearers will be Terry Runnels, Ricky Runnels, Larry Creel, Troy Creel, Sammy Hern and Johnny Price.

Honorary pallbearers will be J.C. Pittman, employees of Price’s Glass & Mirror, Culkin class of 1965 and employees of Providence Hospice.

Special thanks to the staff of Providence Hospice, Drs. Newcomb, Zachow, Edney, Wooten, Jarmon, Paul Pierce IV and Humble.