Wayne Gunter

Wayne Gunter, age 65 of Cumberland Village Nursing Home in Lafollette, TN died April 8, 2013. He was born March 23, 1948, to the late Arnold P. Gunter and Mae Bullman Gunter. Wayne loved God and enjoyed the fellowship of family and friends. He spent two combat tours in Vietnam, two years and two months, from 10-68 through 12-70, proudly serving his Country with the 11th Armored Calvary, "Black Horse" division of the U.S. Army.
After his Service, Wayne became a police officer, quickly becoming the Chief of Police in Caryville, TN then moving to Chief of Police in Lake City. After his police venture, Wayne became a long distance truck driver for the remainder of his working career. His health began failing, gradually becoming a 100% Disabled Veteran (repercussions of exposure to Agent Orange in Vietnam). He loved hearing people laugh, especially if that laughter was the result of his pestering family and friends.
At Wayne's request, his earthly body is being cremated and no funeral, or formal memorial will be held. He wanted no flowers, just a rose. In his memory, please sing, or listen to "Just A Rose Will Do", cast one baited hook as you fish, or eat a thick slice or "Blony" bologna during your camping trip.
In addition to his parents, Wayne is preceded in death by his stepdaughter Serelda Hall Allen and his Nephew Matt Redden.
He is survived by
Son: Scott Gunter, wife Suzy and their daughters Lara and Jaelyn of Jacksboro
Daughter: Amanda Gunter Allred, and her son Alex of Caryville
Step children: Johnny Hall, Sandy Hall Davis, Gaytha Hall Daugherty, Donna Hall
Sister: Marcy Albright, and husband Jake of Lake City
Brothers: Tony Gunter and wife Ronda of Lake City
Vernon Gunter and wife Suzy of Florida
Several grandchildren and great grand children and other relatives and friends.
The family gives thanks to the staff at his nursing home, you became like kinfolk to Wayne.
Arrangements are being made by Hatmaker Funeral Home, Lake City, TN.