James Houston Gunter

Background

Gunter, James Houston was born on March 8, 1943 in Atlanta, Texas, United States. Son of James Houston and Helen Marie Gunter.

Education

Bachelor of Business Administration, Texas Agricultural and Mechanical U., 1965; Juris Doctor, U. Houston, 1972.

Career

Associate, John Wilson Law Firm, Hope, Arkansas, 1973-1974; partner, Wilson & Gunter, Hope, 1974-1975; partner, Wilson, Gunter & Walker, Hope, 1975-1982; prosecuting attorney, 8th Judicial District, Hope, 1976-1982; chancery judge, 8th Judicial District, Hope, 1982-1990; circuit/chancery judge, 8th Judicial District, Hope, since 1990.

Achievements

• James Houston Gunter has been listed as a reputable Judge by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Assistant scoutmaster Boy Scouts American, Hope, chair Razorback district, member Executive Board Cando Area county. President Arkansas Enterprises for the Blind, Little Rock, 1976. Board directors World Superior vena cava syndrome for the Blind, 1976.

Member American Bar Association, Arkansas Bar Association, Lions (chairman 1976, district governor Arkansas 1975).

Interests

• Avocations: golf, flying, canoeing.

Connections

Married Ruth Elma Miller, Jan.23, 1965 (divl January 1992). Children: Christie Gunter Adams, Craig. Married Judee Thompson, May 30, 1992.

Father:

James Houston Gunter

Mother:

Helen Marie Gunter

Spouse:

Judee Thompson

Spouse:

Ruth Elma Miller

child:

Christie Gunter Adams Gunter

child:

Craig Gunter