Earl Douglas Gunter

Earl Douglas Gunter, on January 14, 2012 another of God’s children was welcomed home. Earl Gunter born on November 28, 1932 was preceded in death by his parents, Russ & Hattie Belle Gunter; daughter, Cassie Reynolds; brothers, Marcus Gunter, Olouise Gunter and Edsel Gunter; and father and mother in law, Elmer & Lucy Switzer. He is survived by his wife, Hilda Switzer Gunter; daughter Stacey (Mike) Bell, son in law, Derrell Reynolds; grandchildren, Trey & Derrick Reynolds, Kaitlin, Kristen and Shane Bell; siblings, Merwyn Gunter, Byrum (Betty) Gunter, Bill (Nancy) Gunter and Shirley (Pat) Patrick and his canine companion, Holly. Earl, a 1952 graduate of Moss Point High School, served in the 8th Infantry Division of the US Army then proceeded to work for 44 years with International Paper Company. He was a beloved member of Friendship Baptist Church in Grand Bay, AL where he sang in the choir and co-taught a Sunday school class with his wife. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, January 18, 2012 at 2:00 PM from Friendship Baptist Church in Grand Bay. Visitation will be held on Tuesday evening from 5 to 8 PM at the church. Interment will be in Orange Grove Cemetery in Moss Point, MS.Arrangements under the direction of Mobile Memorial Gardens Funeral Home, Mobile, AL.