Carl Gunter Jr.

Carl Newton Gunter Jr.
Member of the Louisiana House of Representatives
from the 27th district
In office
1972–1992
Preceded byT. C. Brister
Succeeded byRick L. Farrar
Personal details
Born(1938-10-16)October 16, 1938
Alexandria, Louisiana, U.S.
DiedJuly 6, 1999(1999-07-06) (aged 60)
Kolin, Louisiana, U.S.
Resting placeHolloway Cemetery in Rapides Parish
Political partyDemocratic
Residence(s)Kolin, Louisiana

Carl Newton Gunter Jr. (October 16, 1938 – July 6, 1999), was a Democratic member of the Louisiana House of Representatives from 1972 to 1992.

Gunter was born in Alexandria, to Carl N. "Euddie" Gunter Sr. (June 23, 1916 – November 10, 1975), and Gladys Slay Gunter Richardson (April 18, 1920 – January 14, 2009) His paternal grandparents were John Gunter (January 31, 1886 – July 26, 1963) and Mary Hooper Gunter (May 21, 1895 – January 6, 1976). His maternal grandparents were Charles O. "Buck" Slay Sr. (November 3, 1894 – September 10, 1967), and the former Louella Sullivan (September 22, 1899 – December 13, 1996).