DANIEL MADISON HUNTER Jr.

1930 - 2013

DANIEL MADISON HUNTER Jr. obituary, 1930-2013, Winter Park, FL

BORN

1930

DIED

2013

FUNERAL HOME

CLOSED-Collison Family Funeral Home- Howell Branch

3806 Howell Branch Rd.

Winter Park, Florida

DANIEL HUNTER Obituary

HUNTER, JR., DANIEL MADISON passed away at his home in Winter Park, Florida on November 21, 2013. Dan was born in West Palm Beach, Florida on March 12, 1930 to Mary Thompson Hunter and Daniel Madison Hunter. Following graduation from Miami Edison High School in 1948, he attended the University of Florida, where he was a member of the Phi Delta Theta fraternity. He played football for the University of Florida from 1949-1953. After college and service in the Marine Corps, Dan attended the University of Florida School of Law. Following his graduation in 1957, he moved to Winter Park to begin his practice of law. He was a member of the Florida Bar for 57 years. An active community member, Dan was a City-Commissioner and Mayor of the City of Winter Park. He also served as President of the Winter Park Rotary Club, the Winter Park Community Club and the Episcopal Church Men of All Saint's Episcopal Church. He was on the Board of Directors of the Central Florida YMCA, the Winter Park Rotary Club, the Orange County United Appeal, the Winter Park Chamber of Commerce and the Winter Park Community Chest. In addition, he was a member and Director of the Orange County Committee of One Hundred, as well as a founding member of Interlachen Country Club. Dan was preceded in death by his parents. He is survived by his five children, Dabney Hunter McKenzie (Rick), Virginia Hunter Petsos (Nick), Robin Hunter Floyd (Jim), Daniel Madison Hunter, III (Jeannine), and Christopher Taylor Hunter. He is also survived by eleven grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren, as well as his companion, Cynthia Mortensen. The family requests that any memorial donations be made to the Pulmonary Fibrosis Foundation, 230 East Ohio Street, Suite 304, Chicago, IL 60611-3201. A private family graveside service will take place in Winter Park. The family will receive friends at 2 PM on Dec. 2, 2013 at The Winter Park Country Club, 761 Old England Avenue to celebrate his life. Arrangements entrusted to COLLISON FAMILY FUNERAL HOMES & CREMATORY, 3806 Howell Branch Rd., Winter Park, FL 32792 (407-678-4500).

Published by Orlando Sentinel from Nov. 22 to Nov. 25, 2013.
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Cynthia Mortensen

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January 5, 2020

We miss you Big Daddy!
Jeannine, Dan, Lindsey and Matthew Hunter

January 4, 2015

We have know Dan only about 5 years. We
appreciate his kindness and help to our daughter when she needed help. Know that she was a comfort and help to him in his declining years, for which we are thankful. John and Dottie Mortensen

John and Dottie Mortensen

December 2, 2013

Dan was a wonderful neighbor, caring and engaging with everyone he ran into at Mayfield Ave and Alabama Way.

E Jake Jacobo

November 26, 2013

Dan was our friend and much, much more over the years. He was a kind and generous man and he will be greatly missed . Our deepest sympathies to his children and others close to him.

Viincent & Bunnie Collura

November 25, 2013

Dan will be sorely missed. His stellar advice to our family through the years was incomparable. Paula Rose

Paula Rose

November 24, 2013

A good friend and advisor who I will greatly miss.

David Twedell

November 24, 2013

Dan was a very special person and he will be missed. He was wonderful neighbor, friend, and always there for us. My heart goes out to the family and especially Cindy who I know made Dan's last days comfortable and cared for him with grace. My love to you all.

Lu Burson

November 23, 2013

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