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Lester Reginal "L.R." Hunter

1933 - 2019

BORN

1933

DIED

2019

FUNERAL HOME

Knauff Funeral Home - Chiefland

715 West Park Avenue

Chiefland, Florida

Lester Hunter Obituary

HUNTER,
LESTER REGINAL 'L.R.'
Lester Reginal 'L.R.' Hunter passed away at home on Tuesday, September 24, 2019 at the age of 86.
L.R. is a lifelong resident of Levy County. He served as a City Commissioner of Chiefland for 20 years and a retired lineman from Central Florida Electric after 40 years. L.R. was a member of the First Baptist Church of Chiefland where he served as deacon for many years. He loved to hunt and fish and spend time with his family and friends and also enjoyed gardening in his spare time.
He is preceded in death by his wife of 41 years Gwendolyn 'Gwen' Hunter. He is survived by his daughter, Cynthia (Dale) Davis; granddaughter, Brittany (John) Lambert; three great grandchildren, Ryder, Hunter and Cason; brother, Ernest Hunter; sister, Lois Hunter and numerous nieces and nephews.
Visitation will be held from 6:00-8:00 PM on Friday, September 27, 2019 at the Knauff Funeral Home Chapel in Chiefland, FL. Funeral Service will be at 11:00 AM on Saturday, September 28, 2019 at the First Baptist Church of Chiefland with Rev. Tom Keisler officiating. Burial will follow the service at the Chiefland Cemetery. Arrangement are under the direction of the Knauff Funeral Home-Chiefland, FL (352)493-4777.

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Published by Gainesville Sun from Sep. 27 to Sep. 28, 2019.

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Gregg Bailey

October 24, 2019

Truly a Honorable legend. Once you met L R, he will all ways remain your friend and has his hand out reached. I have known L R well over 65 years

Diane Taylor

September 28, 2019

Psalms 116:15 - Thoughts and prayers for you.

Robert and Helen Smith

September 27, 2019

Prayers for family.

Christine Hunter

September 27, 2019

With our deepest sympathy for your loss.

James and Jo Carol Asbell

September 26, 2019

Cynthia, We are so very sorry to hear about the loss of your Dad. Our thoughts and Prayers are with you and your Family.

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6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Knauff Funeral Home - Chiefland

715 West Park Avenue, Chiefland, FL 32626

Sep

28

Funeral service

11:00 a.m.

First Baptist Church of Chiefland

Chiefland, FL

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715 West Park Avenue, Chiefland, FL 32626

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