Danny “Dan” Gunter age 76, of Florida, formerly of Smithville, passed away at the Webb House, Monday February 12, 2024. He was born April 20, 1947, to his parents the late Howard and Norma Phillips Gunter. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, Phillip Gunter. Mr. Gunter was a member of Bethel United Methodist Church, served in the United States Air Force. Mr. Gunter had a long career with the State of Florida as a professor at University of Florida, research economist with IFAS, and two stints as Director of the Florida Department of Citrus. He also worked for several private companies. He is survived by daughter, Danielle Gunter (Stig) Thomsen of Denmark; son, Matthew (Thi) Gunter of Georgia; grandchildren, Auden Thomsen, Benjamin Thomsen, Ella Gunter, and Madison Gunter; sister, Sharon (Harold) Rader of Smithville; 3 nieces also survive. The family has honored Mr. Gunter’s request to be cremated and no services are planned at this time. The family ask in lieu of flowers donations may be made to Valdosta State University Foundation, Phil Gunter Scholarship Fund. DeKalb Funeral Chapel is honored to care for the Gunter Family.
