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William E. Hungate

William Hungate Obituary

The Rev. William E. (Bill) Hungate, 88, of Roanoke, went to be with his Lord on Friday, August 22, 2008. Born June 23, 1920, in Floyd, Va., he was a son of the late Hugh and Gretchen Hungate. A 1938 graduate of Jefferson High School, he also graduated from National Business College. He became employed at the Radford Arsenal before entering the United States Army during World War II, serving as a Tech Sargent in North Africa and Italy. After service to his country, he was employed by Fridgidare Sales Corporation before being called to the ministry. The Rev. Hungate graduated from Southern Baptist Theological Seminary in Louisville, Ky., then served as Associate Pastor and Minister of Education at First Baptist Church, of Waynesboro, Va. for five years. He was called to Vinton Baptist Church as Minister of Education and Youth, serving for twenty years. Then Main Street Baptist Church, of Christiansburg, called him as their Pastor from which he retired after five years service. After his ministry there, he was honored to be chosen as Pastor Emeritus. Since retiring, he has served many churches as an interim pastor, the last being Longdale Baptist Church, in Eagle Rock, until December 2006. The Rev. Hungate volunteered as a Chaplain Associate at Lewis Gale Medical Center. Surviving are his wife of 62 years, Helen Austin Hungate; two daughters, Robin Hungate and Rebecca Gray; a brother, H. L. Hungate and wife, Elizabeth, of Lumberton, N.C.; a sister, Jane Hogan and husband, Kenneth, of Richmond; and nieces and nephews. Memorials may be made to the Rescue Mission, 402 4th St., SE, Roanoke, Va. 24013 or Bonsack Baptist Church, 4845 Cloverdale Rd., Roanoke, Va. 24019. Services to celebrate the life of the Rev. William E. Hungate will be at 11 a.m. on Monday, August 25, 2008, at Bonsack Baptist Church. The Rev. Dr. Robert G. Moore III will officiate. Interment will be in Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. on Sunday, August 24, 2008, at Oakey's Vinton Chapel, 540-982-2221.

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Published by Roanoke Times from Aug. 23 to Aug. 24, 2008.

Memories and Condolences
for William Hungate

20 Entries

Beth Stewart Cox

September 11, 2008

Mrs. Hungate, Becky and Robin:

You are all in my thoughts and prayers. Mr. Hungate was a very wonderful person, sorry we have lost touch through the years. You are all very special to me and would love to hear from you.
May your Happiest memories carry you through this difficult time.

Thinking of you!!

John Kasky

September 7, 2008

Sorry to hear of Mr. Hungate's passing. Sympathies to all.

Jonathan Thompson

September 2, 2008

To the Hungate family,

Thoughts and prayers from Concord, NC. My sister Crystal Williams (Thompson) informed me today about Rev. Bill. Sorry to hear the news. Many times, Mom and Dad told me how Mr. Hungate came up to see me and sat with Mom\Dad when I was born premature in '79. He spent weeks up in that hospital waiting, talking, and just being a good minister\friend. Over the years, I know he would ask Mom how I was doing and get updates. I have been lucky over the years to have the right ministers at the right time in my life. From Rev. Hungate when I was born to KB when I was in the youth group @ VBC. So today, I say thank you to his family for his time and commitment to the ministry, to Vinton Baptist, and to me and my family as I was born. Please let me or my family (@VBC - Crystal Williams\Carolyn Thompson) know if there is anything we can do.

Thanks again,
JT

Robin Edmunds-Bratton

September 1, 2008

Becky and family,
So sorry to hear about your dad. Just 29 years ago on Sunday he married Richard and I. Please give me a call sometimes. I would love to hear from you 992-6834 or 589-6850

SANDRA B. Hill

August 28, 2008

Helen and family,
Mr Hungate was a very special man to me. He always spoke to me in church and gave me that sweet smile. He was always appreciative of anything you did for him. I thank God for putting him in my pathway of life and the memories I have of him. I hope his memories will comfort you every day and keep you wrapped in his love.

Fay Proulx

August 28, 2008

Dear Helen and family, Iwas so sorry to fear of "Elbert's" passing. At the Hatcher reunion we were told hat he was not well.You and the family will be in my prayers and thoughts. Please give my thoughts and prayers to H.L. and Jane. Fay Hungate Proulx

Charles E. Hungate

August 26, 2008

The Hungate family has lost a loving and loved member. Our deepest condolences.

Charles E. Hungate, Past President, Hungate Family Historical Society

Jane Hungate (wife) and
Charles Edward Hungate (son)

Lynn Robinson

August 25, 2008

Robin,

We were so sorry to hear about your dad. I remember how proud he was watching you play basketball and volleyball at Longwood. Please know that you and your mom are in our prayers during this difficult time.

Love,
Lynn and Barry Robinson

Lloyd Hungate, President

August 25, 2008

On behalf of the Hungate Family Historical Society I want to express our sincere condolences on the death of William. Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with the family during this time of grief. May God bless you richly and provide you daily strength by His presence..
Sincerely,

Naida & Ray Saunders

August 25, 2008

Dear H.L. & Families,
We are sorry to hear of your brothers
death. Our payers are with you and the families during these trying times.
Naida and Ray Saunders
Tuscaloosa, AL

Jim Holloway

August 25, 2008

Helen, Robin and Becky-How deeply saddened we are to hear of Bill's passing. Take comfort in knowing he walks with God now. The entire Holloway family has your family in our prayers. Our families have been connected for many years and we send our heartfelt sympathy.
Jim Holloway, Jr.

Ray, Theresa, Danielle & Jared Power

August 25, 2008

Dear (Coach) Robin & family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Erica Williams

August 25, 2008

Mr. Bill made such a difference in many peoples lives. He was such an important person to many youth. He will be deeply missed but have a close place in many peoples hearts forever. A truly special man with a wonderful family and gift who blessed Main Street Baptist in Christiansburg and those families there at the time. I will never forget him.

Erica & Jonte' Watkins

August 25, 2008

Our thoughts and prayers are with you as you go through this difficult time.

Rick St.Clair

August 24, 2008

Our thoughts and prayers are with the family. I have nothing but the fondest memories of our families growing up.

Vickie St.Clair Bills

August 24, 2008

Dear Helen and family,
As I grew up, Helen and Elbert (Bill?) were part of the scenery at church and home. You guys remained close to my folks over the years and we all value that friendship. I fondly recall your last trip to Tampa where Jeremy met people who knew his grandparents when they were young.
What stories, memories, and laughs. Our loss is heaven's gain, but it is always harder on those left behind. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Love, Vickie for Madeline and Red St.Clair

Rev. Mr. & Mrs.George Heise

August 24, 2008

Rev. Bill is now in the presence of his Lord. And his reward will be great. All of us who knew him knew that he was a man of God. May he rest in eternal peace. Helen he blessed you and you him. Know that he is with God. Peace be with you and yours.

FRANCES & JACK MEADOR

August 24, 2008

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

milton dowdy

August 24, 2008

Bill was our Minister of Youth and Education at Vinton Baptist in the sixties specifically. He was gentle, calm, and understanding, and had tremendous rapport with the youth and was respected by us then-young people. Bill always remembered me over the years, and I have always held him in highest regard. Bill and Helen blessed me in their quiet and thoughtful ways.

Jennifer Newcomb Roberts

August 23, 2008

What a great and wonderful man! We will miss him dearly, but we are so thankful for having him in our lives. I still have some of the thoughtful & encouraging cards he wrote me through college in his beautiful handwriting. Mr. Bill baptized me, performed my mother's funeral service, and officiated my wedding ceremony. He will always hold a dear place in my heart. Mrs. Helen, our condolences to you, you are such a dear. May the peace that passes understanding be yours.

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