Billy Ray Gunter, age 87, of Wartburg went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, January 25, 2026. He is preceded in death by his father Shelby (Doc) Gunter; mother Clansy Gunter and daughter Anita Lane Gunter; sister Betty Crabtree. He is survived by his loving wife of 44 years and caregiver, Sue Gunter; son Gregory Allen Gunter of Wartburg; daughter Jacqueline Gunter Furney (Tim) of Eaton, Indiana; stepsons Dean Hutchison (Rhonda) of Wartburg and Steve Hutchison (Kandy) of Petros; brother Bacel Gunter (Pam) of Wartburg and sister Sue Russell and friend Jon of Wartburg; several grandchildren, great grandchildren and extended family and friends. Graveside Services will be Friday at 11:00 a.m. in the Morgan Memorial Gardens in Wartburg. Schubert Funeral Home is honored to serve the family of Billy Ray Gunter.