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Roosevelt Hunter Obituary
He was born Feb. 12, 1956, in Enfield, N.C., to Earline Hunter and the late Roosevelt Hunter Sr.
Roosevelt attended the Halifax County Public Schools and graduated from Ferguson High School in Newport News, Va., in 1974. After his tour of active duty in the U.S. Marine Corps., he was employed in the city of Newport News, was self employed, and later worked for Sparrow and Son.
Roosevelt was preceded in death by his sister, Sarah Hunter (1963) and his brother, Bobby Lynch (2008).
Roosevelt leaves to cherish his memories, two daughters, Cynthia Williams of Gainsville, Ga. and Ja'Kia Anthony of Washington, D.C.; mother, Earline Hunter of Newport News, Va.; stepmother, Bessie Hunter of Durham, N.C.; five sisters, Geraldine Middleton of Enfield, N.C., Carol Hunter of Hampton, Va., Myra Hunter and Cheryl Hunter, both of Newport News, Va., and Dorine Hunter of Durham, N.C.; eight brothers, Alvin Lynch and Jerome Hunter, both of Tampa, Fla., Percell Hunter (Eva) of Hampton, Va., Jerry Hunter (Sherry) and Phillip Hunter (Kia), both of Newport News, Va., Kenny Hunter and Barry Hunter, both of Durham, N.C.; two grandchildren, and a host of aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends.
Viewing will be held from noon to 6 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 2, at the funeral home. Funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. on Friday, Oct. 3, at Zion Baptist Church of Newport News, Va. Interment will be at the Albert G. Horton Jr., Memorial Veterans Cemetery in Suffolk, Va.
Services of Celebration and Remembrance are entrusted to the M. E. Fisher Funeral Home, 2117 Madison Ave., Newport News, VA 757-245-3302. View and post condolences on our online guestbook at dailypress.com/guestbooks.
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Memories and Condolences
for Roosevelt Hunter
Richmond Pope
October 6, 2008
For the Hunter Family
My prayers and thoughts are with you and will be forever. Keep your heads to the sky, only the clouds can tell you why.
yvette jones
October 3, 2008
may god blessinings be with you all during this time of grief and saddness.
Claude & Wanda Hewlin
October 3, 2008
To the Hunter Family
Our prayers of God's mercy and grace are with you from now until. He won't leave you nor forsake you. Believe and he will give you peace.
Be blessed!
Belinda Walker
October 3, 2008
To The Hunter Family
Our prayers are with you at this time. May you find comfort in knowing that Jesus never makes mistakes. A very present help in time of need, He promise never to leave nor forsake you. He will continue to be there, in times like these we need a savior.
God Bless,
The Walker Family
Belinda & Ja'Quan
Joe Harrell
October 2, 2008
May Gods richest blessings be upon You all during this time of grief and great saddness....
Lisa & Marcus Stevens
October 2, 2008
To the family of Roosevelt:
It was a pleasure working with Roosevelt at Sparrow and Son. He would always say something to make me laugh. He will be missed dearly but I know he is in a better place.
May GOD grant you peace during this trying time.
"For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life". (John 3:16)
STEPHANIE VEREEN
October 2, 2008
TO THE FAMILY
KEEP YOUR EYES TOWARDSTHE HEAVENS , THIS IS WHERE YOUR STRENGTH LIES. MAY GOD BLESS YOU WITH HIS TENDER MERCIES AND PROVIDE COMFORT TO YOU DURING THIS TIME.A FRIEND FROM THE NEIGHBORHOOD
BRENDA CHESTER/FAMILY
October 2, 2008
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
henry mitchell
October 2, 2008
sorry to hear of your loss
may god bless your family and peace be with all of you.
Carolyn Jones-Towns
October 2, 2008
Ms. Earline and Family:
My family will like to extend their heartfelt sympathy during your time of sorrow.
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