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Henry HUNTER Obituary
He was a native of Tampa, Fla., and had been a Hampton resident for many years. He served in the U.S. Army in WWII, the Korean Conflict, and retired in 1969, as a SSG after 20 years of service. Following his military career, he worked for Pentran, U.S. Postal Service, and Hampton City Schools Transportation. He was a member the Korean War Veterans, VVA Chapter 433 of Hampton, VFW Post 3219, the Tidewater German American Society, and the German American Volkssport Association.
He is survived by his wife, Anita R. Hunter; brothers, Wayne Hunter and Sam Fulwood; daughter, Angie Kama and husband, Joseph; grandchildren, Kathy Thompson and husband, Chad, Christy Varner and husband, Aaron, and Crystal Kama; great-grandchildren, Izzy and Lindsey Thompson, Adam and Hannah Varner. He is also survived by a son, Harold Hunter and wife, Chong, and their family; as well as many nieces and nephews.
The family will receive friends from 6 to 7:30 p.m. tonight, April 30, 2010, at Parklawn-Wood Funeral Home. A service celebrating Henry's life will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, May 1, at the funeral home. Interment, with military honors, will follow at Hampton-Veterans Memorial Gardens.
Memorial contribution may be made to your local affiliate of the American Cancer Society.
Friends are encouraged to visit www.parklawn-woodfh.com to share memories and words of condolence with the family. Arrangements are under the care of Parklawn-Wood Funeral Home, 2551 N. Armistead Ave., Hampton, 23666. View and post condolences on our online guestbook at dailypress.com/guestbooks.
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Memories and Condolences
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Jeanette Castaneda
May 15, 2010
Mr. Hunter was a fellow bus driver that I will always remember as being a well respected co-worker and friend. I was saddened to hear about his passing. My prayers go out to the Hunter Family.
daniel ruble
May 3, 2010
so sorry for your loss,Dan & Joyce Ruble
Jay & Becky Hollis
May 1, 2010
We were so sorry to hear of your loss. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
5th Grade Team
April 30, 2010
We are here for you if you need anything!
Billy&Dawn Rumburg
April 29, 2010
We were so sorry to hear of your loss. Please let us know if there is anything we can do to help at this time.
David & Sharon Banks
April 29, 2010
As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.
Kathy Thompson
April 28, 2010
I miss you opa.
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