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Bobby Joe Gunter, 33, husband of Stacy Hargrove Gunter, passed away March 31, 2011. He was born September 24, 1977 in Lebanon, Kentucky to Hugh Gunter of Corbin, Kentucky and the late Patricia Sallee Gunter.
Along with his wife and father he is survived by his children, Abby Jo Gunter, Wyatt Patrick Gunter, Briana Leigh Gunter, Natalie Gabrielle Gunter and sister, Katrinia Rakes of Lebanon.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Stacy Gunter in memory of Bobby Joe Gunter, 5/3 Bank, 100 Lawson Drive, Georgetown, Kentucky 40324 or any 5/3 branch.
Bobby Joe was a great co-worker and an even greater human being. He will be sincerely missed. The words of his friends and co-workers memorialize Bobby Joe the best:
“Words cannot describe how much he is missed… He was an amazingly talented, gentle soul the likes of whom I never met before. He rarely had a bad day and supported everyone he worked with in a kind and gentle manner in and outside the shop.”
-Danny Strippelhoff
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“Bobby was a young man with a big smile and a fast gait. When you meet him in the hall, beware, because he might run over you. We are very sad that he lost his life and will be unable to watch his children grow into adults. It is sometimes hard to understand God’s plan.”
-Pat Eggen
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“You touch[ed] my heart in so many ways. Rest well my friend. I will miss the laughter and your smile.”
-Jackie Warren
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“Bobby was a great friend and joy to work with, I think that he really had a knack for doing
this type of work. He will be missed.”
-Lee Ross
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“Although Bobby Joe’s career at Carbide Products was cut short, he left a very positive influence on all his co-workers. From his strong Christian values to his genuine joy for life, he will be sincerely missed by us all.”
-Sharon
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“I don’t remember any particular quote from BobbyJoe. I do however, remember how he made everyone feel, light and joyful. BobbyJoe was my friend and I have been blessed to have known him.”
-Weston Johnson (Escent Technologies)
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“Bobby Joe was a great person and one of the most passionate people about his job I know. He was a very committed person about making sure everything was done the right way. Can't say enough about him as a person and how he treated everyone with respect. God has a plan for all of us and he will be deeply missed by so many people. We lost a great person and friend to so many people. God Bless”
-Marty Moore (Rupp and Associates)
(If you have any thoughts or memories you would like included here please email them to me at august@carbidepros.com, thank you.)
August Strippelhoff