George Purnell Gunn (October 11, 1903 – June 16, 1973) was an American prelate who served as the fifth Episcopal Bishop of Southern Virginia between 1950 and 1971.

Based on his parents' ancestry, Gunn later became active with the First Families of Virginia.

He then traveled to Alexandria to study for the ministry at the Virginia Theological Seminary, graduating in 1930.

[2] Bishop Robert Carter Jett of the Episcopal Diocese of Southwestern Virginia ordained Gunn as a deacon in October 1929 and priest in June 1930.

[3] Gunn was elected Coadjutor Bishop of Southern Virginia on September 17, 1947, during a diocesan special convention.