William Joseph Gunter, 80, died Feb. 14, 2012.
He was born in Danvers, Mass., and lived in Vero Beach since he was one week old.
He was the owner and operator of the Vero Beach Mattress Co. and later worked with his wife at Old Town Interiors until their retirement.
He was a veteran of the Air Force and served in the Korean War.
He was a past member of the Rio Mar Bay Yacht Club and was a member of the First United Methodist Church.
Survivors include his wife, Evelyn B. Gunter, of Vero Beach; son, A. Dale Gunter, of Jacksonville; brothers, Robert B. Gunter. of Vero Beach and James B. Gunter, of St. Augustine; and two grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his son, Glen W. Gunter.
Memorial contributions may be made to First United Methodist Church of Vero Beach, 1750 20th St., Vero Beach, FL 32960.
Services were conducted Feb. 24 at Crestlawn Cemetery in Vero Beach.
Arrangements are by Cox Gifford Seawinds Funeral Home, Vero Beach.
A guestbook is available at www.seawindsfh.com.