George Thomas (Beano) Gunter of Plano, Texas passed away on July 16, 2016 at the age of 84. He was born on March 3, 1932 to George Lee and Martha Belle (Land) Gunter in Renner, Texas. George was raised in Plano, graduating from Plano High School in 1950. He married Barbra Dyer on December 31, 1960. George spent most of his career as a contractor in the home construction industry as owner and operator of George T. Gunter Remodeling. He was a Volunteer Fireman in Plano for many years, serving in the 1950s through the 1970s. George was a member of the Dallas Pen Club, the Plano Mended Hearts Club, the Mustang Club and the OTLS Club. He was a member of First United Methodist Church in Allen, Texas.
George is survived by his loving wife of 55 years, Barbra Gunter of Plano, Texas; daughters, Mary Virginia Strnad and husband Tony of Point of Rocks, Maryland, Kathleen McCormack and husband Don of Austin, Texas; son, Greg Gunter and wife Samantha of Allen, Texas, Grant Gunter and wife Christa of Rancho Santa Margarita, California; grandchildren, Nicholas Strnad, Alexander Strnad and wife Heidi, Andrew McCormack, Jeffrey Gunter and wife Shanda, Stephanie Gunter, Sydney Gunter, Gage Gunter, Sarah Gunter; great-grandson, Jackson Gunter; sister-in-law, Theda Medley; nephew, Jeffrey Cotten and wife Amber and their children, Katelyn and Colt; and numerous other loving family and friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
A memorial service will be held at 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, July 20, 2016 at First United Methodist Church, 601 S. Greenville, Ave., Allen, Texas 75002 with Rev. June Franck, Rev. Todd Harris and Rev. Brian McPhearson officiating.
Memorials may be made to Allen Special Olympics Delegation (ASOD) in care of Sydney Gunter (Beano's granddaughter), 101 North Greenville Avenue, Suite C, Box 268, Allen, Texas 75002.