William Jefferson Gunter

"Trojan Man"

October 17, 1971 - September 27, 2022

Funeral services for William Jefferson Gunter, 50, of Point Blank, Texas, will be held Sunday, October 2, 2022 at 2:00 p.m. at the First Baptist Church in Coldspring, Texas with Pastor Phil Herrington officiating. Interment will follow in the Smith-Jones Cemetery in Point Blank, Texas, on Smith Cemetery Loop. Visitation will be held Sunday, October 2, 2022, from 1:00 - 2:00 p.m., at the First Baptist Church.

William was born October 17, 1971 in Houston, Texas, to parents, Kermitt Gunter Sr. and Ettie (Griffin) Gunter and passed away September 27, 2022 in Point Blank, Texas. He is preceded in death by his father; and brothers, Larry, James, Kenneth, David, Jimmie, Jerry, Charles and Dwight.

He Graduated from Coldspring High School in 1990, where he was a member of the Trojans Regiment. He remained involved in the alumni activities, assisting as a band booster and JROTC booster member, subsequently becoming known as "Trojan Man." He provided encouragement and support to "the Boys of Fall," the school football team.

Mr. Gunter is survived by his wife, Brandy Gunter; daughter, Julian Gunter; son, Jeffery Gunter; and mother, Ettie Jones all of Point Blank, Texas; brother, Kermitt Gunter Jr. and wife Melony of Camilla, Texas; sisters, Martha Morgan and husband Rick, and Janice Ward and husband Eric all of Houston, Texas; as well as several other relatives and friends.

Pallbearers: Kermitt Gunter Jr., Rick Morgan, Todd Camden, Sam Ballard, Shawn Warner, and Eric Ward.