James S. Gunby III

December 24, 1961 - January 31, 2022

On January 31, 2022, James S. Gunby III, departed this life at TidalHealth Hospital in Seaford, Delaware. He was born on December 24, 1961, to Amanda Horsey and Donald Horsey. James attended Laurel High School in Laurel, Delaware. He was one of the top athletes. His favorite sports were football and baseball. Finishing High School with an 11th grade education, James continued playing sports, joining a men’s baseball team in Seaford, Delaware. James had a variety of hobbies that he enjoyed. He spends family time enjoying laughter and making memories fishing, crabbing, and especially barbecuing. No matter the weather you could find him on the grill. While enjoying his hobbies, one of his favorite moments was watching football, especially his favorite team, the Pittsburg Steelers. James was preceded in death by his wife, Adele Gunby, of Seaford, DE; brother, Kevin Gunby of Laurel, DE; grandfather, James Gunby, Jr. of Laurel, DE; grandmother, Vashti Gunby of Laurel, DE; and stepmother, Ruth Gunby of Laurel, DE. James leaves to cherish his memories, his mother, Amanda Horsey of Seaford, DE; father Donald Horsey of Bridgeville, DE; daughter, Shareka Ricks of Bridgeville, DE; four brothers, Donald Horsey, Jr. of Ellendale, DE, Wendall Gunby of Seaford, DE Chris Horsey of Milford, DE and Brandon Horsey of Bridgeville, DE; five sisters, Melissa Williams of Bridgeville, DE, Sherita Gunby of Seaford, DE, Danelle Horsey of Seaford, DE, Shea Sinclair of Seaford, DE and Bernadette Everette of Baltimore, MD; five grandchildren, Malik, Narquel, Ashaontay, Isaiah and BreAnna Ricks of Bridgeville, DE; best friend, Gary Camper of Bridgeville, DE.; special friends, Karen Crawford and Margie Cook both of Seaford, DE; and a host of family and friends.