Robert Gunter, Sr.

McDuffie County

Robert Gunter, Sr., 90, Thomson, Georgia, entered into eternal rest on May 19, 2023.

Robert was born in Watkinsville, Georgia on December 15, 1932, grew up in the Farmington area and moved to Thomson, Georgia in 1964.  He was Baptist by faith and a member of Washington Heights Baptist Church.  He worked as a Construction Foreman with Knox Rivers for over 30 years prior to his retirement.   Robert enjoyed woodworking, gardening, tending bees and loved spending quality time with his family and friends.

He was preceded in death by his wife of 67 years, Elizabeth Irene Gunter; his parents, Toy David Gunter and Mary Belle Walker Gunter; his daughter, Pam Gunter; his brothers, Edgar Gunter, Cecil Gunter and Marion Gunter and his sister, Martha Townley.  His survivors include his sons, Robert “Bobby” Gunter, Jr. and Jeff Gunter (Cloris); his brothers, Horace Gunter and Ray Gunter (Shirley); his grandchild, Billy Rye and his nieces and nephews, Gerardo Reyes, Emily Reyes, Angel Reyes, Christian Reyes and Emmaline Reyes.

His Graveside Service will be held at Westview Cemetery, Thomson, Georgia on Monday, May 22, 2023, at 11:00 a.m. with Rev. Tim Ferrell officiating.  Please visit www.beggsfuneralhome.net to sign the family’s personal guestbook.

Beggs Funeral Home, Thomson, Georgia is honored to serve the family of Robert Gunter, Sr.

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