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Samuel Hunter Obituary
Tallahassee - Dr. Samuel Alphine Hunter, on April 27, 2018, a few hours short of his 92nd birthday went home to rest with his Lord.
Dr. Hunter a former resident of Tallahassee, lived and was raised in the Springfield Community, graduated from historic Lincoln High School where he was a star basketball player. He enrolled at Florida A&M College, was drafted into the U.S. Army two years later. Upon his discharge completed the Bachelor of Science Degree in Health and Physical Education in 1951; and M.A. Degree in Supervision and Administration at FAMU. At Lincoln High School, he taught science and health; coached baseball, basketball, and assisted with football. Most notable was his interest in the development and well-being of his students, as he shared and stressed the value of life skills. He was elected "Teacher of the Year" by Leon County Teachers Association and served as principal of Rainey Elementary School. Dr. Hunter was a well-respected leader in the Florida A&M University Alumni Association at the local and national levels and as a leader in the Florida State Teachers Association, when the school systems were being integrated. While in Vero Beach, He served as principal at Gifford High School, appointed Assistant Superintendent for Research and Evaluation, Chief Negotiator and Director of Employee Relations for the Indian river County School District.
A devout Christian, starting at an early age, Sam Hunter served faithfully at Bethel AME Church where he shared his beliefs and Bible knowledge as Sunday School teacher and superintendent. He moved on to serve as Sunday School Superintendent at the Conference and Episcopal levels and wrote the Sunday School Creed which is still prevalent today. Very active in the Lay Organization at all levels, he was recognized as "Layman of the Year" at the 1995 Connectional Lay Convention. Dr. Hunter served as a delegate to the AME General Conference and continuously as parliamentarian for the General Board of the AME Church until his health failed. He leaves to cherish his memories, his wife, Audrey B. Hunter; sons, Leewine N. Hunter, Tyranny A. Hunter, Terry K. Hunter and Vittoro D. Hunter; daughter, Jolillian A. Hunter; sisters-in-law, Emma Stokes of Monticello and Yvonne Wilson of Tallahassee; and other relatives, friends and former students.
A memorial service will be 11 AM, Friday May 25, 2018 at Tallahassee National Cemetery. Additional information may be obtained from Stone Funeral Home in Vero Beach (772-562-3105).
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Robert
May 25, 2018
To the Hunter family,
My sincere condolences to you. With death comes much sorrow and pain. Comfort comes from family and friends, and from words like these. "And God shall wipe away all tears from their eyes; and there shall be no more death, neither sorrow, now crying, neither shall there be any more pain; for the former things are passed away." We have the hope that someday these words will come to pass. Once again, my deepest sympathies for the loss of your loved one.
A friend
Willie J Walker
May 14, 2018
My sincere condolences to the family. Mr. Hunter assisted me in getting my first teaching job with him at Gifford High.
He was a friend and mentor.
Maggi Vanos
May 14, 2018
My thoughts and prayers are with his family, especially Audrey, Leewine, Tyranny, Terry, Vittoro, and Jolillian. I will always remember him as a devout, quiet and kind man.
Pete Neely
May 14, 2018
You will always live in our hearts and prayers.
Pete Neely
May 14, 2018
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.
May 13, 2018
Our sincere condolences to the entire family.
Rev. Leon T. Young and Family
Marie Lane
May 11, 2018
My condolences to the Hunter family.
Ronald Young
May 11, 2018
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
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