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Ray Gunter Obituary
Ray Gunter, age 68 of Beebe went to be with the Lord May 28, 2023. Ray was born on April 20, 1955, in Little Rock to R.E. and Marie Gunter.
Ray was an avid sports fan, he loved the Arkansas Razorbacks and enjoyed going to the many games with his family and friends. If you couldn’t find Ray taking a leisurely stroll through the streets of Beebe, you could find him at a local sporting event. He was the voice of the Beebe Badgers for many years and took pride in his participation in Beebe sports. Ray was a member of the Beebe Church of Christ where he served as a deacon for most of his adult life. Ray taught secondary education for over thirty years in central Arkansas. He always took the scenic route on family vacations taking them all over the United States.
Ray is survived by his wife of thirty-nine years, Shelah; one son, Scott (Lauren) Gunter of El Paso; two daughters, Sheray (Allen) Higginbotham of Sherwood and Sydney (Blake) Gunter of Sherwood; four grandchildren, Landen and Ellie Gunter and Grayson and Jonathan Higginbotham.
Visitation is Thursday evening, June 1st from 6:00-8:00 p.m. at Smith Westbrook Funeral Home, 404 West Dewitt Henry, Beebe, Arkansas 72012. Services at 10:00 a.m., Friday, June 2nd at the Beebe Church of Christ on Center Street. Burial at Meadowbrook Memorial Gardens.
Please visit www.smithfamilycares.com/westbrook to view the online registry. Arrangements by Smith Westbrook Funeral Home, Beebe.
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404 West Dewitt Henry Drive, Beebe, AR 72012
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Johnny McMahan
June 2, 2023
I grew up on Greencrest Dr "kaddycorner" from Ray and his parents. All good people. Ray was a good guy.
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Tommy Miller
June 2, 2023
There is not a better man than Ray Gunter! Our paths would cross at school, a ball game or just out and about around time. Every time I saw him he always came up to me to speak! I can´t think of a man with a sweeter spirit than Ray! If you want to know what a Christian man was to look like need look no further than Ray! He as a great example to all who knew! Praying for your family and rejoicing that he has seen the face of our Lord!
Bill and Janis Sevier
May 31, 2023
So sorry to hear of Ray's passing. We grew up together in West Acres. He was such a kind, nice person, he will be greatly missed. Prayers for family and friends. Bill and Janis Sevier
Debbie Thomas Newkirk
May 30, 2023
I´m so sorry to hear about the passing of Ray. I lived 3 houses from Ray on Greencrest Dr. So many memories growing up. Especially our neighborhood kick ball games! He was such a sweet natured guy. My thoughts and prayers are with your family.
Debbie Thomas Newkirk
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Linda Golden Brock
May 30, 2023
I grew up several houses up from Ray on Greencrest Dr. He was always so nice to us younger kids on the street(and we had a lot of younger kids!). My thoughts and prayers are with your family- Linda Golden Brock
Susan Burris
May 30, 2023
Shelah, and children. I am so very sorry to learn of Ray´s passing. Having lived across the street from Ray I have very fond memories of him. He was such a soft spoken, kind man. Prayers for your family during this difficult time. Susan and Gary Burris
Kim & bobby Pruitt
May 30, 2023
Shelah and Family: We were so saddened to hear of Ray's passing. He was always so kind to us on our walking visits through town. He will definitely be missed. May God comfort and strengthen you in the coming days. Kim & Bobby Pruitt
The Staff of Westbrook Funeral Home
May 29, 2023
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