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Charles Gunter Obituary
Charles E. Gunter
SFC. U.S. Army
Sergeant 1st Class US Army, Known to most as Chas. He died suddenly on Wednesday August 10, 2022 in Seoul, Korea, where he was stationed with the 8th Army Band. He leaves to mourn him, his wife Youmi, and his parents Casey Chandler and Tim Gunter. Born and raised in Washington, DC, Chas graduated from Duke Ellington School of the Arts and Howard University. He started playing the trumpet while at Stuart Hobson Middle School and continued through high school and college and finally as an Army musician. He will be greatly missed by Youmi and his parents. As well as all his friends and band mates. Services will be held in Korea. DC services to be scheduled.
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Patricia Glasgow
September 28, 2022
My family has known Chas since he was a young boy coming to Eastern Market. He worked for us and he was a good employee always polite to everyone. Casey & Tim you both did a good job raising Chas. I never met his wife but I am sure she is a good person if Chas fell in love with her. Rest In Peace Chas.
Idell Morse
September 21, 2022
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
Jimmy Stocks
September 21, 2022
Tim, Oh my god, what a tragic loss. I know your heart must be broken! I share in your grief and you are in my thoughts!
Jessica Cabness, PhD
September 19, 2022
Sending heartfelt condolences to Chas' beloved wife, Youmi, and to his loving parents, Casey and Tim Gunter, and to his friends dating back to Super Tots, St. Joseph's Catholic Church on Capitol Hill (where Chas was a Shepherd in the children's Nativity scene), Peabody Elementary, Hobson Middle, Duke Ellington School of the Arts, Howard University, and the United States Army.
May Chas live on for ever in the hearts of all those who know him and love him. May fond memories help to ease the pain of loss. May all who mourn for Chas know the Peace that only God can give. May the Lord of Light and Life be your strength in the days, months, and years ahead. When you can't, be assured that God can. And, may the Lord grant you His Peace.
With our deepest sympathy,
~ Dr. Jessica & Audri Cabness
Eric McMillan
August 27, 2022
My condolences to his family. I met Chas while attending Howard University. He was a giving person and always wanted to know as much about the trumpet as he could. I remember sitting in Mr. Irby's office with Chas listening to Clifford Brown Live at the Beehive album for hours.
REST IN PEACE
BryanHildebrand
August 22, 2022
I am so sorry for your loss. Chas a friend, and I was honored to serve with him in both Germany and Korea. He will be missed!
Joe Parenteau
August 21, 2022
One of the best guys I ever had the honor of serving with. Please accept our prayers for him and the whole family...
Juan Rosaly (SSG US Army Retired)
August 21, 2022
My heartfelt condolences to his family! I Served with Chas in 2003 and 2013 always a great guy, player, and friend. Rest in Power
Juan
Randy Servello
August 21, 2022
It was truly an honor to serve with Chas. He was fun and funny on an every day basis. He was always that guy who would have a minute to stop and talk even when we were both on the run to a gig or a meeting. I am truly sorry for this loss and I hope his family finds some peace in knowing he was so appreciated.
Priestly and Jenny W
August 17, 2022
We got to meet Chas as a young Soldier in Korea nearly 20 years ago and he really made an impression. Such a great guy. Such a sense of humor!! He always kept us laughing but with that subdued half smile. And so talented-what a trumpet player!! Our hearts go out to his family, we are so very sorry for the loss of Chas.
Jerry S
August 16, 2022
Chas was just TOO awesome for words. It would impossible not to love this guy. Got jokes for days and was a roast master. Equally he was an AMAZING Soldier who took his job as a musician and leader seriously. He never left you guessing. Chas, RIP brutha.
Marsha McBride
August 16, 2022
I pray that prayers and great memories will heal the loss of your Son Chas his soul is at peace and all the wonderful memories will give you some small healing 1 day at a time peace and blessings from My family to yours
Marsha McBride
August 16, 2022
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
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