2024

Delmus Gunter Obituary

The loss of a loved one is a heart- wrenching experience. It is with profound sadness that we, the management (Eddie & Jackie Nelson) and the support staff of Nelson’s Funeral Home announce the passing of Mr. Delmus Gunter, 90, of Ridgeway, South Carolina.

Mr. Gunter transitioned into eternity on Friday, June 21, 2024.  Mr. Gunter was the owner of Gunter’s Used Cars in Ridgeway, South Carolina, whose motto was “The walking man’s friend.”

A memorial service for Mr. Gunter will be held Friday, June 28, 2024, 11:00 a.m. at Nelson’s Funeral Home, 270 N. Dogwood Ave., Ridgeway, SC.   Interment will follow in Aimwell Cemetery.

Mr. Delmus L. Gunter was born June 27, 1933 and he passed away on June 21, 2024 at Agape House of Lexington.   He was the son of the late William D. and Marie Gunter.   He was owner of Gunter’s Used Cars (a walking man’s friend) for over fifty years.

He is survived by his wife of 60 years, Brenda M. Gunter; two daughters, Cathy G. (Jerry) Barfield of Winnsboro, SC and Sherri M. Gunter of Lexington, SC; one son, Delmus L. Gunter, Jr. of Lexington, SC; granddaughter, Courtney L. Gunter (Zack) of West Columbia, SC; grandsons, Ryan (Lindsay) Johnson of St. Augustine, FL; Keegan (Lauren) Johnson of Columbia, SC; Master Police Officer and K-9 Handler, Michael Gunter of Lexington, SC; two great-grandchildren, Liam Johnson and John Luke Gunter; one sister, Sadie Ferguson of Columbia, SC; longtime army buddy, Roy Smith of Hodges, SC; special grand-niece, Chloe Branham of Elgin, SC (he referred to himself as her second PaPa).

In addition to his parents, Delmus was preceded in death by two brothers, Horace Gunter and W.D. Gunter; and two sisters, Oree Baker and Willie Mae Davis.

The family would like to extend a special thanks to Amedisys for their care and to Agape Hospice of Lexington, SC for their care.   May God Bless you.

Services

MEMORIAL SERVICE
Friday, June 28, 2024
11:00 AM
Nelson’s Funeral Home
270 North Dogwood Ave
Ridgeway, South Carolina 29130