Charles Eugene Gunter Jr. of St. James, Missouri passed away Wednesday, October 2, 2024 at Phelps Health in Rolla Missouri. He was 65 years of age.

Charles Eugene Gunter Jr., the son of the late Charles Eugene and Pauline Crafton Gunter Sr.,  was born November 4, 1958 in Rolla, Missouri. He was united in marriage to Joy Froelich on February 22, 1986 in St. James, Missouri.

He is survived by his wife, Joy of St. James, Missouri; two children, Edy J. Tessaro (Jeremy) of St. James, Missouri and Chaz T. Gunter (Stormy) of St. James, Missouri; sister, Lucinda K. Burks (Jim) of Republic, Missouri; and five grandchildren: Simon, Veroniqua, Remingtyn, Daphne, and Henry. Charlie is further survived by niece, Kathleen L. Jackson (Tony); great nephew, Tristan J. Burks; great niece, Tinley K. Jackson as well as other relatives and a host of friends.

Charlie is preceded in death by his parents.

He loved being outside whether it be farming, fishing, or hunting. He enjoyed tending to his cattle that he raised on his family's farm north of town. Even though his job and farming chores kept him busy, he always managed to find the time to take a trip or two. He took several trips to Canada fishing with his longtime friend, Randy Ray as well as hunting trips to North Dakota during pheasant season. He looked forward to the days that he and his son, Chaz could take off to the Osage River to fish.  Spending time with family and friends and being outdoors under the wide open sky were the foundations of life that Charlie treasured.

Visitation will be 6:00-8:00 PM Tuesday, October 8, 2024 at Jones Funeral Home in St. James, Missouri.

Funeral services will be 2:00 PM Wednesday, October 9, 2024 at Jones Funeral Home with Bro. Don Carson officiating. Pallbearers will be Simon Tessaro, Remingtyn Gunter, Jeremiah Brown, Shawn Thompson, Alan Jernigan and Jammi Vanetta.  Burial will be in the St. James Cemetery.

Memorials may be made to the organization of the Donor's Choice.

Online condolences may entered at jonesfunerals.com .

All arrangements are under the direction of the Jones Funeral Home in St. James, Missouri