Reply George Francis Gunning, 88, Of Alexandria, died as a result of COVID-19. (Photo courtesy of Steven Magee) George Francis Gunning passed away on Jan. 6, 2021, at the Silverado Memory Care Community in Alexandria, VA. He was 88 years old. He died as a result of COVID-19. George was an avid and adventurous world traveler who served his country, first as an officer in the US Army, and then in a long and distinguished civilian career with the US Navy. George had been a resident of Alexandria, VA for more than 40 years. George was born in Rome, NY on July 1, 1932. Hoping to find better econo...