Willie Joe Gunter

December 27, 1928 - December 19, 2015

Willie Joe Gunter, 86 of Perry died on Saturday, December 19, 2015.  He was born in Taylor County, Florida on December 27, 1928 to Willie and Lorena Holt Gunter.  He retired from the Powerhouse at Proctor and Gamble after 30 years.  Mr. Gunter served his country in the U.S. Army during the Korean conflict.  He was of the Baptist faith.   Willie Joe is survived by his daughter: Kathy Gunter Turner and her husband Don, his son Clay and wife Darlene; Granddaughter Brittany (Matt) Poland, sisters: Patricia (Charlie) Vann and Mary Driver as well as his sister in law: Regina Hawkins and her son Tex (Glenda) Hawkins and numerous nieces and nephews.  He is also survived by an extended family of exceptional nurses, CNA’s, housekeeping staff and Administration of the Seven Hills Health and Rehabilitation Center; and his granddog Turner.   Mr. Gunter was predeceased by his parents and the love of his life, his wife of 39 years: Geraldine “Jerry†H. Gunter.    Funeral Services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, December 29, 2015 at Beggs Funeral Home Chapel in Perry, Florida with interment following at Woodlawn Cemetery.  Visitation will be from 5:00 â€" 8:00 p.m. on Monday, December 28, 2015.  The family requests in lieu of flowers you would graciously make donations to the Hospice of your choice.  You may send your condolences to the family by visiting our website: www.beggsfuneral.com.