William Howard Gunter, Jr.

Mr. William Howard (Billy) Gunter, Jr., 80, died Sunday evening, September 5, 2010, at his home. Mr. Gunter was a native of Wilkes County and had lived here all of his life.He was the son of the late William Howard Gunter and Nelle Harper Gunter.He was a retired self-employed brick mason, and was the husband of Anna Hessert Gunter.They would have been married for 59 years this November.He was a member of the Washington Church of the Mediator. Graveside services will be Wednesday, September 8, 2010, at 11:00 a.m. in Resthaven Cemetery with Rev. Bill Boyd officiating. Mr. Gunter is survived by his wife, Anna H, Gunter, of the home;two sons, Freddie Gunter, and Edward (BB) Gunter,both of Washington; one granddaughter, Anna Claire Gunter, of Washington; one nephew, Newton (Pam) Gunter, of Washington; a niece, Dianne (Lester) Wolfe, of Washington; and former daughter-in-law, Jan Jackson, of Washington. The family will receive friends Tuesday evening from 6-8 pm at Hopkins Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Washington Church of the Mediator Handicap Access Fund, P.O. Box 716, Washington, GA30673, or to the Washington Wilkes Animal Shelter, 358 Brown Rd., Washington, GA30673