Linda  Reynolds 
So sorry for your loss. My prayers go out to your family. 
Class of 84 LPHS

So Sorry. PRAYERS to all the Family and Friends.  He was a nice guy.  He was my teacher at LPHS . Rest In Peace Mr.Gunter. 🙏🏽✝️

Mr Gunter was an excellent teacher. We so enjoyed his class. My condolences to the family. I know he will be missed. Class of 1981.

I was saddened to hear of the death of Leon, a fellow educator. He could spin a tale that would capture your interest. Loved to hear him laugh. May God provide comfort to his grieving family.

Gracie Agnew

My condolences to the family. I was very sorry to hear of his passing. Mr. Gunter was my English teacher in 1969-70 at Fieldale Collinsville High School. He was a very good teacher and person. He even signed my 1970 annual. I have many fond memories of his time at FC. I know he will be missed by all.

Family, Mrs. Beeler-Gunter, so sorry for your loss.  Mr. Gunter was a good man with a great sense of humor!  It was an honor to know him.

My sincere condolences to the family of Mr. Gunter. Class of 84

Mr. Gunter was a very good man. I had him in high-school  for PE. My condolences to his family.

Sorry to hear of Mr. Gunter's passing.  He was my 9th grade English teacher @ Fieldale-Collinsville High School.  Flash forward to many years later - my husband and I were at Chatmoss CC and Mr. Gunter walked in, I made the comment about him being my teacher and of course had to speak to him!  When I did, he said I did not have to call him Mr. Gunter now and just laughed!  Even more amusing, he is related to my husband.  Rest in peace Mr. Gunter.
Rj Rodgers
Class of 1972 FCHS

Our sincere prayers and condolences are extended to the family of Coach Gunter. May God keep you and give you peace during this time of mourning and the days ahead. We remember Mr. Gunter as one of the sports coaches at Laurel Park HS and as someone devoted to the education and well being of his students and athletes. Rest in peace, Mr. Gunter.
Jesse & Colleen(Carter) Hairston, 
Laurel Park HS, Class of 1974

Prayers for family. I stayed in his office  alot at Laurel park.

Leon was an asst principal at LP when I was a student. I was also fortunate to work with him when I began my career with HCPS. He was so passionate for the wellbeing of staff and students. He had a great sense of humor. Fly high Gunter! Fly high!!! 
I’m so sorry for you loss. You all are in my thoughts and prayers. 🙏🏼

It is with great sadness but much joy to remember the personality and virtuous character of Robert Leon Gunter, one of Patrick County's finest sons.....As a young student and former colleague of Leon, it is very satisfying to describe the camaradarie between the daily interaction with Leon's fellow teachers and coaches whereever they would meet in the coaches offices at Laurel Park......His work cohorts  ( Jim Summey, Willie Martin, Sonny Dykes ) engaged in good ribbing, chain pulling and old fashioned fellowship as they endeavored in their work as teachers....Leon further developed his people skills as school principal.....Well done Leon

                                                                                                       Randy Scott

I am so sorry to hear of Mr. Gunter's passing. He was one of my principals at Laurel Park. I worked in the office during study hall
and I always enjoyed his weekend stories, especially his fishing story.  Prayers of comfort to the family and friends.  Fly High Mr. G

Love,
Debbie Barker Meadows
Class of 1984

My deepest condolences to the family. I member when he was ine if the assistant principals at Laurel Park High School I remember at the end of every class before the bell ring, he would come over the intercom and say: Would the following students please report to my office, most of the time it was not good.  Rest Easy Mr. Gunter.  Libbie Reynolds Class of 85

My heartfelt condolences to the family of Mr Gunter. He was my assistant principal at Laurel Park High School. Mr. Gunter was an inspiration to me. There were so many times I was in his office 😂-not for disciplinary actions…
. After graduation we would run into each other and he still was inspiring   My husband and I saw him at Axton Middle School and he had a lot to say about me. He will be missed. 
Sherry Broadnax
LPHS Class of 1986

So sorry  for the family loss 🙏🏼 With deepest sympathies. Fannie Smith and family. The best Principal ever ❤️🙏🏼

Miss Margaret,  I am so sorry to hear about Leon’s passing. He was a wonderful man with such a warm heart. May God provide peace to your heart as He reaches down through the heavens — wrapping His loving, comforting arms around you and the entire family.

I was deeply saddened to hear of Coach Gunter’s passing. He will be truly missed—not only as a leader of men on the field, but for the lasting impact of his character and the example he set off the field. My thoughts and prayers are with his family during this difficult time.

Laurel Park High School 
Class of 1981

I remember Mr. Gunter very well. He was my teacher at Laurel Park High School back in the 70's. He was a good teacher. I am sorry to hear about this. I pray and ask God to be with his family and friends at this time. I pray the good Lord just wrap the family and friends in His arms and let them know He is with them always. Amen

Laurel Park high school class of 1981. Mr. Gunter will be missed..  praying for the family

OMG I absolutely LOVED Mr. Gunter. He was the principal of Laurel Park when I was I student there in the 80’s. He was a good man. My sincere condolences to his family and friends.

He was one of my favorite teachers!
He was firm but fair!
He will be missed!

I’m David from Blue Ridge Remodeling. I remember going to his house doing work for him and his with. They were great people. Leon was the nicest person. So sorry for you loss.

Prayers for the family! Mr. Gunter was a really good guy and principal! Class of 86.

May the Lord strengthen, comfort and bring peace. Much love.

I am so sorry to hear of Leon’s passing. He was not only a valued colleague, but a true friend. He will be deeply missed by all who knew him, especially his family and friends.  Linda Dorr

My Deepest Condolences To The Gunter
Family!  He was One Outstanding Teacher And Coach.   Class Of  1973  Lancers Forever!
You Are In My Prayers!

Prayers for the family as he was a gentle soul. Class of 1980

Rest in peace G-man. Mr. Gunter was one of my principals at Laurel Park High School. 
To the family my prayers and condolences are with you during this difficult time.

My condolences to the family and friends. And, to all of  our Lancer family. May God comfort you all during this difficult time. 🙏🏾
Paula Hampton, LPHS Class of 1973

OBITUARY

Robert Leon Gunter

11 November, 1941 – 25 January, 2026

Collins-McKee-Stone Funeral Home

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