MT. VERNON - Jack Lee Gunter, 61, of Mt. Vernon, died at 9 a.m. Monday, Feb. 14, 2011, at his home. He was born Sunday, Aug. 14, 1949, in Salem, a son of Dan O. and Katherine (Puckett) Gunter. Graveside services will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday at Cisne Cemetery with the Rev. David Shores officiating. Interment will follow. There will be no visitation. Jack is survived by his adopted stepmother, Frances Whetstone of Carmi; sister, Sherry Stanford and husband Jim of Indianapolis, Ind.; uncle, Sam Puckett of Fairfield; special uncle, Leo Puckett of McLean, Va.; and special friends Mary Jo Vance and husband Norman of Bluford. He was preceded in death by his parents, adoptive parents and one sister. Jack was born to Tommie and Hazel Thompson and they passed away when Jack was very young. He was later adopted by Dan and Katherine Puckett. He attended school in Carmi, worked for Ice of Illinois since 1979 and he attended First Free Will Baptist Church. For those who wish, memorials may be given to the First Free Will Baptist Church and will be accepted at the funeral home or mailed to Hughey Funeral Home, P.O. Box 721, Mt. Vernon, IL 62864. Arrangements have been entrusted to the care of Hughey Funeral Home where you may call 242-3348 or visit www.hugheyfuneralhome1969.com for further information and to send condolences