Billy Gunter Obituary
Billy Ray Gunter, age 87, of Wartburg went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, January 25, 2026. He was born in Scott County but lived his entire life in Wartburg. He was of the Baptist faith.
He is preceded in death by his father Shelby (Doc) Gunter; mother Clansy Gunter and daughter Anita Lane Gunter; sister Betty Crabtree.
He is survived by his loving wife of 44 years and caregiver, Sue Gunter; son Gregory Allen Gunter of Wartburg; daughter Jacqueline Gunter Furney (Tim) of Eaton, Indiana; stepsons Dean Hutchison (Rhonda) of Wartburg and Steve Hutchison (Kandy) of Petros; brother Bacel Gunter (Pam) of Wartburg and sister Sue Russell and friend Jon of Wartburg; several grandchildren, great grandchildren and extended family and friends.
He was a member of the Emerald No. 377 Lodge for 60 years.
The family will receive friends Thursday, January 29, 2026 at Schubert Funeral Home from 5:00-7:00 p.m. with the funeral to follow at 7:00 p.m. with Bro. Keith Kilby officiating. Graveside Services will be Friday at 11:00 a.m. in the Morgan Memorial Gardens in Wartburg.
Schubert Funeral Home is honored to serve the family of Billy Ray Gunter.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
1318 Knoxville Hwy P.O. Box 326, Wartburg, TN 37887
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