James “Pete” Lee Gunter

James “Pete” Lee Gunter, age 62, husband of Melissa Ann Gunter, passed away Sunday, June 1, 2025, at his home.

He is survived by: his wife, Melissa Ann Gunter; two sons, Nick Gunter (Makensey) and Chance Gunter; four daughters, Shannon Gunter, Kalissa Bridgeman, Christy Thurman (Paul), and Lucy Roberts (Scott); nine grandkids, Jordan, Alex, Jace, Samantha, Maelyn, Colin, William, Phoenix, and Amelia; and two great grandkids, Emberley and Adriana.

He is also survived by: four sisters, Diane Corder, Lessia Zimmerman (Richard), Sylvia McGinnis (special friend, Steve) and Judy Haney (Mike); special friends Matthew Palmatier (for 40 years) and Ricky Hicks; along with a host of family and friends who mourn his passing. 

In addition to his mother, Daisy McGinnis, he was preceded in death by: his first wife, Michelle Gunter; and one sister, Tressia Lynn McGinnis.

Pete worked as a Forman at Kentuckian Horse Farm for over 36 years. He was a caring father, a hard worker, and never had an enemy. He will be sadly missed by all who knew him.     

The family will receive friends on Friday, June 6, 2025, between 11 am – 1 pm in the chapel of the funeral home.  Funeral services will be held Friday, June 6, 2025, at 1 pm at the Hicks-Vaughn Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will be in the Barrier Cemetery. 

Hicks-Vaughn Funeral Home in charge of the arrangements.