Thomas Zachary "Zach" Gunter, 35, of Evington, died Friday, June 19, 2015. He was born in Lynchburg, on April 7, 1980, a son of Vickie Thomas of Spout Spring and Charlie Lee Gunter, Jr. and his wife, Bonnie, of Concord.

He was a member of Salem United Methodist Church and was self-employed as a furniture restorer and refinisher. He also loved working with and hauling scrap metal.

In addition to his parents, Zach is survived by two brothers, Jeremy Ryan Gunter of Lynchburg and Chad C. Gunter and his wife, Jennifer of Concord; a step-sister Jennifer Jennings and her husband, John Forester of Charlottesville; two nephews, Caleb and Barrett; one niece, Grace; his fiancé, Jane Dudley and her parents, Helen and Tennis Dudley all of Evington; step-father, Dell Bagby of Concord; aunts and uncles, Roberta Gunter, Jean G. and David Totty, Doris G. and Mike Humphries, Helen G. Wilmer, Pauline L. McFadden, and Scott and Mona Thomas; numerous cousins, including two special cousins, Patsy McFadden and Tamara Thomas; and many friends and loved ones.

Zach was known for his love of people and animals; especially his love for his dogs, Lucy and Maxx, and for his huge heart and kindness to all.

A memorial service will be held 2 p.m., Wednesday, June 24, 2015, at Robinson Funeral Home officiated by Rev. James W. Martin.