Jacob “Jake” G. Gunter, age 95, of Marianna, FL, passed away on Wednesday, February 15, 2023 at Select Specialty Hospital in Tallahassee, FL.
Jake was born July 31, 1927 in Enterprise, AL to the late Lester and Sara Moates Gunter. He enlisted in the U.S. Navy and served his country proudly during the Korean Conflict. Jake graduated in 1951 with his Bachelor of Science degree in Agricultural Science from Alabama Polytechnic Institute, currently known as Auburn University. He began his career with the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services Dairy Division in 1954 and was a longtime Inspector until his retirement in 2003. He was well-respected for his patience, problem-solving, and sincerity. In 1955, Jake married Ann, the love of his life; they were happily married for 49 years. Jake was actively involved in the Marianna First Presbyterian Church. He especially enjoyed the lively discussions in his Sunday School class and serving the congregation as an Elder. In 2018, Jake was honored by the congregation as a Ruling Elder Emeritus after many years of faithful service to the church. Jake found great pleasure in spending time and laughing with friends and family. He was a true gentleman with a ready smile and positive outlook. Jake enjoyed reading mysteries and loved spending time outdoors tending to his vegetable and flower gardens. He was known for sharing his special pound cakes - but never the recipe! Jake will be greatly missed by all those who knew and loved him.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Ann Gunter, and his brother, William Gunter.
Jake is survived by his daughter, Alisa Goldberg and husband, Stuart, of Tallahassee, FL; grandson, Aaron Goldberg of Orlando, FL; and nephew, Alan Gunter and wife, Deborah, of Troy, AL.
The family will receive friends for a time of visitation on Sunday, February 19, 2023 from 5 P.M. to 7 P.M. CST at Marianna Chapel Funeral Home.
Funeral services will be 10 A.M. CST Monday, February 20, 2023 at the Marianna First Presbyterian Church with Reverends Raymond Guterman and Ted Land officiating. Interment will follow in Pinecrest Memorial Gardens with Marianna Chapel Funeral Home directing.
Flowers will be omitted. Memorial contributions may be made to the Marianna First Presbyterian Church in memory of Jake Gunter at 2898 Jefferson St. Marianna, FL 32446.
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