James Gunter

1925 - 2014

James Gunter obituary, 1925-2014, Mansfield, LA

BORN

1925

DIED

2014

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Rose-Neath Funeral Home - Mansfield

943 Polk Street

Mansfield, Louisiana

James Gunter Obituary

James O. Gunter

Mansfield, LA - Celebration of Life services for J.O. Gunter, 89, will be held 11:00 A.M., Thursday, April 17, 2014, at St. Joseph's Catholic Church, Mansfield, LA, with Father Matthew Long officiating. Interment will immediately follow on the grounds of Highland Cemetery, Mansfield, LA, under the direction of Rose-Neath Funeral Home.

The family will be receiving guests for visitation Wednesday, April 16, 2014, from the hours of 4 - 8 P.M. with Rosary held at 6 P.M. in the Chapel of Rose-Neath, Mansfield, LA.

J.O. was born February 12, 1925, in Goldonna, LA, to the late Elbert Henry and Leta Mary Sanders Gunter and was called home April 14, 2014, in Mansfield, LA. He was a life member of St. Joseph's Catholic Church, Mansfield, LA. Mr. Gunter served his grateful nation by joining the U.S. Navy during WWII serving in the Pacific Theater from 1943-1946.

J.O. retired as a superintendant from Southern Natural Gas Co. following thirty years of dedicated service. He had a passion for the great outdoors always spending time gardening and maintaining his yard. J.O. will be remembered by those who loved him as a loving husband and devoted father and special step-father.

Mr. Gunter was preceded in death by his parents, seven siblings and first wife (mother of his four daughters), Glorey Prudhomme Gunter. Left to cherish J.O.'s precious memories will be his wife of twenty-seven years, Agnes Cooper Pilkington Gunter; four daughters: Charlotte Jackson and husband Charles, Deborah Bell and husband Donnie, Rebecca Calhoun and husband Gary and Candra Deese and husband Tommie; five step-children, Roger Pilkington and wife Nelda, Barbara Mayfield and husband Jerry, Terry Pilkington and wife Sue, Ginger Goins and husband Mike and Tommy Pilkington and Lisa, volumes of grand, great-grand and great-great-grandchildren, along with numerous extended family members and many wonderful friends.

Honoring J.O. as pallbearers will be John Walker, Bob Latham, Bill Kleinpeter, Jimmy White, Bryant Calhoun and Shane Pilkington. Honorary pallbearers will be Shane Bell, Terry Pilkington, Logan Calhoun and Dakota Calhoun.

Published by Shreveport Times on Apr. 16, 2014.
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J.O. will be missed very much by our family. My grandmother could not have married a kinder, sweeter or more wonderful man. He had the warmest greeting anytime I came into town. He will always be cherished in my heart.

Wendy Mauldin-Banes

April 17, 2014

Becky and family, We are so sorry to hear of your loss. Mr. Gunter was a dear sweet man. He always had a smile and a kind word to say to everyone. I know you, your sisters and families will miss him greatly. We are praying for you all and may the treasured memories you have of him warm your heart in the days to come. God be with you. Our deepest sympathy.

Randy and Julie Fuller

April 17, 2014

Candra,

Dana & I are so sorry we cannot be there with you today. Just wanted to let you know you are in our hearts and prayers today. May God watch over and strengthen you and your family during this sad time. Draw your strength from your wonderful memories, as they will be with you always.
We love you, Margaret & Dana Logston

Margaret Logston

April 17, 2014

We are praying for the family.

Wayne Hooper

April 16, 2014

The Final Salute

“Brothers in Arms”, Military men and women down through the centuries, have traditionally exchanged “Hand Salutes” as a sign of recognition and as a way to render courtesy and respect one to another.

This “Hand Salute” is the last that we shall render to James O. (J.O.) Gunter our “Brother-in-Arms”. To his family it symbolizes the love and respect that we have for J.O.. And to J.O. it is rendered as a symbol of honor and gratitude to thank him for the devoted and selfless service he rendered to his country during WW-II while serving in the U.S. Navy. James, we commend you for your honorable service. You are a true patriot, who served with honor and distinction. You upheld the finest qualities of an American patriot warrior: courage, commitment, generosity, sacrifice, love and devotion to family and country. You were a true friend. We bid you a sad farewell. You will be dearly missed from among our ranks. Be at Ease. Rest in Peace.

On behalf of the 1,261 military veteran Legionnaires of Lowe-McFarlane Post 14 of the American Legion and the 233 veterans of VFW Post 2238 in Shreveport, Louisiana, we extend our sympathies and our condolences to J.O.'s family and loved ones.

Stephen J. Lavery, Commander, American Legion Post 14
5315 South Lakeshore Drive, Shreveport, LA 71109

James Mazariz, Commander, VFW Post 2238
1245 Gary Street, Shreveport, LA 71101

For the Commanders, Carroll R. Michaud

April 16, 2014

Dear Ms Agnes,
I just saw Mr Gunter's obituary in the computer today.I wanted to say I'm sorry for your loss. I know from seeing you together that you loved and cared for each other. I will pray for comfort and peace for you and your family.
I also want to thank you again for the care and love you showed my mom, Sibyl Hays. You will never know how much your food and visits helped her.

Candy dews

April 16, 2014

Deepest sympathies for your loss. May God bless you all in this time of sorrow.

Keenan Gingles

April 16, 2014

Deepest sympathies for your loss. May God bless you all in this time of need.

April 16, 2014

You are in my thoughts and prayers.May God bless your family during this time.

Carolyn Kendrick

April 16, 2014

You are in my prayers for your loss of such a wonderful and dear sweet husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather, neighbor and family friend! Mr. J. O. was always smiling and sharing his love for his family and friends. He will truly be missed by many! May God comfort you during your this difficult time.

Dana English Fletcher

April 16, 2014

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