Law Firm Announces Death of Gunter

Cross, Gunter, Witherspoon & Galchus, P.C. has announced the death of Russell Gunter. He was 62.

Gunter was a founding member of CGWG, where he practiced labor and employment law and served as the firm’s managing director for 16 years, according to a news release. In recent years, Gunter split his time between the firm’s Little Rock and Springdale offices.

“Russell’s legacy is immeasurable,” CGWG managing director Rick Roderick said in the release. “His gentle presence touched the lives of those he worked with daily. His compassionate nature cultivated a feeling of family at our firm and his forward-thinking ideas regarding workplace practices earned CGWG local and national praise for family-friendliness and flexibility, something Russell was extremely proud of.

“It was an honor to work with him and to call him a friend. Our goal now is to continue his legacy of compassion and commitment in a way that honors his life’s work.”

Gunter died Saturday after a battle with cancer, according to the release. A celebration of his life will be held Wednesday at 5 p.m. at Pleasant Valley Country Club in Little Rock. According to the release, a party will follow, per Gunter’s request.

Gunter’s family has requested any memorial donations be made to the Winthrop P. Rockefeller Cancer Institute at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences.