Kenneth M. Gunter, 54, passed away on Tuesday, September 7, 2021.  He was a native of California and had been a resident of Yorktown for 30 years.

Kenneth was a veteran of the U.S. Air Force, obtained the rank of Captain and his last assignment was with the Air Force Office of Special Investigations.   He was a range safety officer at the Lafayette Gun Club and was also a member of Liberty Live Church and served with the production team.  

Kenneth was preceded in death by his parents, David and Janie Gunter, and his grandparents, John and Joyce Kelley.  He is survived by his wife of 29 years, Susan E. Gunter; daughter, Jocelyn L. Gunter; son, Zachary T. Gunter; sister, Kelley S. Gunter; two nieces, Leeya and Michelle; and his bonus Dad – Daniel L. Commons and wife Sandra.

The family will receive friends on Sunday, September 12, 2021, from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. at Liberty Live Church.

A funeral service will be held at Liberty Live Church, officiated by Pastor Joe Hunt, on Wednesday, September 22, 2021, at 1:00 p.m. with interment following at Albert G. Horton, Jr. Memorial Veterans Cemetery.  The CDC highly recommends masks for inside gatherings.

Arrangements are under the care of Peninsula Funeral Home, 11144 Warwick Blvd., Newport News, VA 23601.