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HUNSINGER, John JOHN HUNSINGER There is no better way to sum up the life of John Hunsinger than the words written by Gene Asher in his book "Legends, Georgians who Lived Impossible Dreams". In his opening paragraph describing John he states "Athlete, Musician, Dancer, Family man, Champion of Charitable Causes, Civic minded citizen, successful businessman and host with the most on the ball. John Stewart Hunsinger, native Atlantan is all of these." Mr. Hunsinger passed away on Sunday, October 24, 2010. He is married to the former Kathleen Taylor Blalock; their lives have been blessed with two wonderful sons; Johnathan Christopher Hunsinger, a recent graduate of Presbyterian College and Matthew Stewart Hunsinger, a senior at the Lovett School in Atlanta. John grew up in West End in a one bedroom house he shared with his mother, grandparents and 2 uncles. John is a 1954 graduate of the Georgia Institute of Technology where he earned his Masters' Degree in Industrial Engineering in 1955. He twice received the top academic award in the industrial engineering department. He graduated as the most outstanding senior in his class. Prior to entering Georgia Tech he was a high school all city, all state, all southern and honorable mention all American fullback in Brown High School in Atlanta. He was the Atlanta Touchdown selection as the most valuable back for the state of Georgia in 1949. He also played baseball and basketball as well as trumpet in the school band. He was a straight "A" student and valedictorian of his class. Entering Georgia Tech in 1950 he was a member of the undefeated freshman football team; he played on the undefeated varsity football team of 1952 which was declared national football champion by International News Service after their Sugar Bowl victory. He also played as a starter on the successful bowl bound team of 1953 and 1954 in which Georgia Tech won another Sugar Bowl and Cotton Bowl game. Mr. Hunsinger was selected to the Academic and SAE All American Teams in 1954; his other honors included TTau Beta Pi, Phi Kappa Phi, president of Omnicron Delta Kappa (ODK) and ANAK. He was a member of Sigma Alpha Epsilon Fraternity; he maintained top academic grades and was on the dean's list throughout his entire college career. After working for several years following his graduation as an Industrial Engineer and completing a 2 year stint as an officer in the US Army, he joined Pope and Carter and Company of Atlanta as a real estate salesman in 1961. During his third year with the company, he won the Atlanta Board of Realtors Million Dollar Club Award for selling a million dollar's worth of property in one calendar year. After winning the award for 3 straight years, he became a lifetime member of the Million Dollar Club. In 1966 he was promoted to Secretary of the firm and rose to Vice President in 1967. The same year he became President of the firm's Development, Construction, Leasing and Management of Industrial Warehouses and Office Parks in the Southeast for the partnership; including Trammell Crow of Dallas, Texas and Ewell Pope and Frank Carter of Atlanta. In 1969 he formed his own real estate and development company, John Hunsinger & Company. In 1980 Mr. Hunsinger was elected as a charter member of the Atlanta Board of Realtors Prestigious Phoenix Million Dollar Club, which signifies 10 years as a million dollar producer. In 1985 he was elected Silver Phoenix, he was elected President of the Atlanta Board of Realtors in 1982. He was an individual member of the prestigious International Professional Network, the Society of Industrial and Office Realtors (ISOR). No one has given more to the culture or charitable needs of Atlanta than John Hunsinger; he was President and Chairman of the Atlanta Union Mission; he served on the Board of Trustees for Scottish Rite Hospital (now Children's Healthcare of Atlanta) and ran the Scottish Rite Hospital Festival for years where his sports promotion raised more than one million dollars for the hospital; served on the Board of the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra as well as singing for the symphony under the legendary Robert Shaw. He was a long standing member of the Atlanta Chamber of Commerce, the French-American Chamber; Martin Luther King Historical District; the Boys and Girls Clubs of Metropolitan Atlanta; Atlanta Urban League; Atlanta Touchdown Club where was selected as 18th honorary lifetime member; Georgia Tech Athletic Association, where he was inducted in Georgia Tech's Sports Hall of Fame in 1996. He was honored with the Georgia Tech Distinguished Alumni Award for Georgia Tech Industrial Systems and Engineering. He was a member of Cherokee Town and Country Club, the Sea Pines Country Club, a member of St. Anne's Episcopal Church. The family will receive friends Sunday, October 31 from 1 until 3 o'clock at Patterson's Spring Hill. A memorial service will be held Monday at 2 o'clock St. Luke's Episcopal Church with a reception following in the Parish Hall. In addition to his wife and 2 sons, he is survived by 3 children by a previous marriage; John, Jr., Hall, and Robbie Lynn Hunsinger, many beloved cousins, nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his beloved mother Helen Herzberg Hunsinger. Memorial contributions may be made to The Alexander Tharpe Fund at Georgia Tech; Children's Healthcare of Atlanta or a charity of your choice. On-line condolences may be made at hmpatterson springhill.com
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Miss Durrah
August 28, 2021
I´m so sorry for your loss. I remember being interviewed for a position at his agency and he was such a kind man. RIP
Fred Todhunter
December 19, 2016
John lived around the corner from our House with his Mother and Her Dad, Judge Hertzberg. John was the first Eagle Scout in out Troop at Park Street Methodist Church where John also taught Sunday School. I have many memories of John being my Counselor at Camp Glisson.
December 17, 2016
Johnny AND i JOINED THE CHURCH TOGETHER, HE BY transfer of membership and I by baptism of faith. We grew as our friendship grew over the years. Even though I married and moved away, we remained good friends forever. He was a GREAT MAN ! Sara Pelot
Elaine A.
December 16, 2016
Mr. Hunsinger,
I am working on a project & thought of you today. Your wisdom, works, & contributions to humanity will never be forgotten. I am forever grateful to have known you through GT and The Atlanta Touchdown Club. We miss you.
P.S. We beat UGA! #THWG
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Stephen Hobbs
September 5, 2013
What a model life of accomplishment and charity, a life fully lived.
Judy Ford
January 28, 2011
I met Mr. Hunsinger as a young GDOT Negotiator during the 'Free the Freeway' in the 80's. I was as nervous as could be as I made the offer that day in his office. He went out of his way to put me at ease.
I remember his wit as well. He looked at the offer and said'Ms Ford, that's just not enough'. 'Why', I asked. 'It's never enough', he replied.
Our paths crossed at different social functions, and he always remembered my name. The complete Southern Gentleman.
I'm glad I had the pleasure of meeting Mr. Hunsinger and offer my sincere sympathy to his family.
PEEPLES STREET ELEMENTARY, 1937
JACK WROTEN
January 22, 2011
JACK WROTEN
January 22, 2011
Johnny and I grew up in West End during the depression. I remember him all the way back to the first grade at Peeples Street elementary in 1937. Johnny worked very hard to become a very good football player and student. He was involved in many activities as a boy that contributed to his very successful career.
My condolences to his family!
January 22, 2011
Johnny and I grew up together in West End, attended Peeples Street Elementary and Brown High. We were good friends all the way through high school. I remember double dating with him in an old buick.
Johnny was an amazing person who fulfilled his life with
great accomplishments.
I am proud to have known Johnny and extend my sympathy to his family.
Jack Wroten
Jacksonvile, Florida
Ann Lokey
November 24, 2010
Kathy, I saw in the St Luke's Messenger that John passed away. I am so sorry. Our whole family extends its deepest sympathy to you and your family for your loss. It was a real privilege to read through all the wonderful entries here. I learned so much about all the ways in which he lived such a great life.
Deane Morgan Almand
November 15, 2010
My prayers are with all of the family during this time of loss. John and I were friends at Brown High School and it was always a delight to see him at the reunions.
J. Al Randall
November 11, 2010
What a wonderful gift John was to this world. It is no wonder that he was such an inspiration and hero to a sub-freshman entering Brown High in 1950.
Earle Greenberg
November 9, 2010
Our thoughts and prayers are with your family.
Linda Goode
November 4, 2010
Mr. Hunsinger, as I remember was one of the friendliest members of Cherokee Town Club, and I, a former employee, enjoyed the unique experience of getting to know him. I am sure the rest of the fitness center staff felted as I did. He was a great man. He treated everyone equally. There will never be another like him.
Frank Moiger
November 2, 2010
Dear Kathy - my condolences to you and the family.
I always looked forward to the impromptu conversations with John during my days with the Kidney Foundation when our offices were on the same floor in the Hunsinger Building.
John was a special man and his presence will be greatly missed by all who knew him and by those whose lives were made better through his charitable work. Quite simply, John was an inspiration.
May his memory be a blessing.
Donetta Hamilton
November 2, 2010
Mrs. Hunsinger, so sorry to hear about you lost. My prayers are with you and your family..
Frank Mann
November 2, 2010
It was my great pleasure to know John. He was a true city father and he will be sorely missed by our great city. Our sincerest condolences to Kathy and all of John's family. Our thoughts and prayers are with them and all those he touched.
Frank and Susan Mann
Ennis Parker
November 1, 2010
Kathy:
I was so sorry to hear that you had lost Johnny. He was an amazing guy, and the city will miss him. I hope to see you soon to express my condolences personally. In the meantime, know that I am thinking about you.
Ennis Parker
Wendy Barton Benson
November 1, 2010
John was a wonderful man & father. I will always remember his contagious smile, his love of a good Real Estate deal, and his generous & caring spirit. I will always remember John sporting his Georgia TECH yellow scarf too .... my thoughts and prayers are with ALL his wonderful family.
Roy McCreary
November 1, 2010
Johnny was always one of my idols at Brown High, and GA Tech, and the Commercial real estate business. Really sorry to see him go, but he's in a much better place.
Michael & Kathryn Henry
November 1, 2010
Kathy, our hearts and prayers go out to you and your family.
Jim Pyle
November 1, 2010
To All The Family of John Hunsinger: As a Bulldog from a few miles East of Atlamta, I and many other Bulldogs will long remember John and his superb playing at Tech. He made a huge difference in the outcome of games we played during the early 50s, and was a tremendous addition to Coach Dodd's fleet of running backs. John was also a great man, as evidenced by the comments from those who knew him in later life. I feel sure that Our God has taken John into His Fold, where he will await the coming of his loved ones someday. May Our God Bless you all, and help you overcome this loss. I hope your happy memories of John will help you overcome the sadness you are feeling now. I know I speak for many at UGA who knew him.
Jay Freer
November 1, 2010
So sorry for the loss of John. Everywhere one went in Atlanta for a fund raising event to help others, there was John. He was a generous man who helped others and made everyone's life in Atlanta richer because of his contribution though business and philanthropy. He will be missed but not forgotten! Our thoughts are with his family.
Alice Todd Foster
October 31, 2010
My thoughts are with the Hunsinger family. I remember Johnny's mother, Helen, and my mother were good friends, and as a result, my sister, Connie Jones Russell Midura, and Johnny were also good friends, even though they were a couple of years apart at Brown High. I was just the little sister around all of them, but will always remember what a true southern gentleman Johnny was, and he always recognized me and said hello when we saw each other around Atlanta over the years.
Alice Jones Todd Foster, Brown High Class of '56
October 31, 2010
Hunsinger Family.So very sorry to hear of John's passing. He was such a perfect blend of a caring,giving,and sharing human being. His love for his family and Georgia Tech will be at the forefront of his legacy. I shall miss him. God bless.
Jerry Priestley
Roberta Shaw Carr
October 31, 2010
Kathy, my heart and prayers go out to you and your wonderful family. Since the first time I met John, and saw your happiness together, I knew he was something very special. He will always be with you through the memories you shared. Blessings to you and your family.
Christopher Brown
October 31, 2010
I'm sorry for the lost of John. I am sure he will never be forgotten, but the thing that should also be comforting is that God does not forget dead loved ones. No he keeps them in memmory. Consider 1Thessolonians 4:13, 14. This scripture speaks about the ressurection hope for dead loved ones. Hopefully all of the ones that loved John will take this comforting thought treasure it. If you have any more questions on this topic, or any other topic feel free to send me a message!
October 30, 2010
Kathy & family. I was so sorry to learn of the passing of John. I have known John for many years through civic & business organizations. My wife & I always enjoyed his office parties. He will truly be missed by all that had the pleasure of knowing him.
Gene Dorsey
Jane Skinner
October 30, 2010
I am so touch by the loving tributes to John. Dan and I want you to know how much we will miss him. He certainly left his mark on Atlanta improving our community. His loving family is in our thoughts and prayers.
Janie
October 30, 2010
John made a difference in the life of others. John was one of a kind. John will not be easily forgotten.
Charlie Becker
October 30, 2010
I was sorry to hear of John's death. He was always such a giving person. I was at Grady High when John was at Brown High. After serving a few years in the Marine Corps I went to Georgia Tech and saw him again. After my retirement in 1992 and came back to Atlanta I would see him in various meetings with his colorful outfits of red, yellow, green, and also suspenders. John: You're a great individual. See you in Heaven some day soon.
Cecil and Betty Trainer
October 30, 2010
I have known John since we were at Peeples St. school together.Knew his family when they lived in that one bedroom house on Howell Place. While at Brown High School, my wife Betty and I double dated with John and his girlfriend. Didn't go very far from home because his old car was not very dependable. John and I were teammates at Brown High and at Ga. Tech. He was a great friend and a thoughtful, generous person. Betty and I will miss him. Our loss is Heaven's gain.(Silk hat, gold coat and all)
Chick Ritter
October 30, 2010
John was a fraternity brother and a True Gentleman. He was a delight to know and will be greatly missed.
Tom Sorrells
October 29, 2010
I was a yong boy when Johnny Hunsinger was playing at Brown. I went To Peeples St. School and his house was right across the street at Howell Park. He and some of his teammantes were counselors of minw onw year in day camp. I idolized him as I was growing up and in a way I still do. he never disappointed.
Lisa
October 29, 2010
Mr. Hunsinger was a true southern gentleman and one of my favorites. I always loved his hat. His greatest gift to me was his talented daughter Robbie Lynn, who was a cherished friend when growing up at St. Luke's Episcopal. May God bless his soul and comfort her, along with all the family.
October 29, 2010
John Hunsinger and I first met when his good friend General Aldo Garoni left a bequest to Corpus Christi Church in Stone Mountain. John and the General had equal shares in the property, so He handled the negotiatios for me and , later, he donated money for a mosaic of the Risen Christ in memory of Aldo for our sanctuary. John and I stayed in touch over the years and I knew him as friend and a good man. I was saddened by his death and I know he will be missed because he brought happiness to many people. He and his loved ones are in my prayers. -- Father Gregory Kenny, C.M.F., Pastor Emeritus of Corpus Christi Church, Stone Mountain, GA.
Elizabeth Brock
October 29, 2010
John always made an entrance, wherever--at his office parties, St. Luke's, or wherever--his late entrances were memorable. He would always have something to say about his children. After Jonathan came along, he would always regale us with the latest adventures and when Matthew came, he doubled his tales. His attire and smile for everyone will always be remembered. Kathy and children, I am so sorry for your loss. It is all our loss.
October 29, 2010
Mr. Hunsinger was a wonderful and
talented man. May your memories never
extinguish, allow them to fill your hearts with much joy. Celebrate an amazing legacy he leaves behind. The
account at Isaiah 25:8 assures us that
death will be swallowed up forever.
Barbara Brown
October 29, 2010
John Hunsinger was a wonderful businessman, husband, and father. He built a successful company over the years, and shared his knowledge of real estate and business with all of Georgia, especially Atlanta. John was married to a very special and precious friend of mine, and I cannot express my heartfelt sympathy and condolences enough to Kathy, Jonathan and Matthew. We will miss John. He enjoyed living life which inspired us all.
Sylvia Trainer Mazeau
October 29, 2010
My sincere condolences to Johnny's family. I have fond memeries of Johnny during his young years at People St. school and Brown High. He was a family friend and played football with my brother, Cecil at Brown and Ga. Tech.
May God be with you during your time of sorrow and grief. Sincerely, Sylvia Trainer Mazeau
Mary Ellen Rivers
October 29, 2010
I have know Johnny since Peeples Street Elementary School in West End, then Brown Junior High and High School. He was a close friend of my brother Carl and they were in Scouts together. My father and his father played ball together at Tech High and Johnny enjoyed talking to my Dad about his father. I remember he always went back to visit the Principal at Peeples Street, Annie Johnson, until she retired. When my grandmother died, Johnny was the first one at the house. He was always so thoughtful of everyone. I will never forget all the good times we had at Howell Park. He will truly be missed by many.
October 29, 2010
All Yellow Jackets bow their head in respect today. My condolences to the family and friends. I will sing a verse of "Ramblin Wreck" in his honor...
Jason Lowery
October 29, 2010
What a wonderful and inspiring man John was to so many people.
Each and every time I spoke to him, I came away with a warm feeling. My respects to his family, especially Robbie Lynn.
George Volkert, Jr.
Douglas Fuller
October 29, 2010
John Hunsinger was a true Giant. I first met him while I was an undergrad and he an active alum. While I chose not to go to work for him when I graduated from Tech, I always enjoyed chatting with him at alumni functions.
He will be missed.
WSTE
Jon Babul
October 29, 2010
A class act! I always enjoyed speaking with Mr. Hunsinger at the Georgia Tech basketball games. Rest in Peace.
Myrtle Hearst / The Concept Group
October 29, 2010
I met Mr. Hunsinger almost 10 years ago when one of the companies I operated leased office space from him. He was such an unforgettable character and ever the gentleman.
Surely that magnanimous and wonderful spirit lives on.
Condolences to The Family.
vic markiewicz
October 29, 2010
I met him at a Tech basketball game a few years ago and he wanted my son to go Tech. He invited us to his company Christmas party so he could convince my son to go to Tech and become a hell of an engineer. I always remember speaking with him.
Brad Estes
October 29, 2010
Sorry for your loss. Go Jackets!
Hal Crawford
October 29, 2010
I was saddened to read about John's passing. Even though our contacts were somewhat limited to civic and political activities, he always was supportive and made me feel welcomed. He was a true gentlemen and such an active businessman, along with his civic and cultural interests. He was a real mover and shaker in the Atlanta community and will be sorely missed. My condolences to his family.
October 28, 2010
I'm so sorry to hear about Mr. Hunsinger's death. He was a good friend of my dad's (John H. Jones) who died in 1998. Please accept my condolences. He was a great man.
Thomas Jennings
October 28, 2010
A dawg for life respectfully sends his condolences. I only saw his name as a Tech backer, and as a respected businessman that represented Atlanta and Georgia with pride, and in return Atlanta, and Georgia was proud of him.
Best wishes to the Hunsinger family. Thanks to the legacy of Mr. Hunsinger.
God bless you all.
Gary Brooks
October 28, 2010
Honor, Integrity, and HEART! A true gentleman and scholar! God Be with his family.... They don't make men like this anymore....
October 28, 2010
I'm sorry for the loss of your dear loved one. May these future promises comfort your hearts and bring true hope - Isaiah 33:25, 25:8
RONALD CASEY
October 28, 2010
I HAVE LIVED IN SPARTANBURG,S.C. ALL MY LIFE. MR. HUNSINGER,SR. WAS MY UNCLE WHO LIVED IN SPARTANBURG ALSO. HE MARRIED MY AUNT ESTHER.SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS. RONALD E. CASEY
Galer Roberts Dobbs
October 28, 2010
Although it's been many years since I last saw Johnny, I remember him from my years of singing in the choir at St. Luke's and as a colleague of Sam Buckmaster, another commercial real estate broker. May God grant peace, strength, and comfort to his family and to all who knew and loved him.
Galer Roberts Dobbs
October 28, 2010
It's been a long time since I last saw Johnny but I remember him from my years in the St. Luke's Choir and from when I worked for Sam Buckmaster, who was his friend and colleague in commercial real estate. May the Lord give peace, strength, and comfort to his family and all those who knew and loved him.
B Sharpe
October 28, 2010
You are in my thoughts and prayers.
October 28, 2010
Whenever I attended a real estate function & John was there you knew it.He seemed to know everyone & if you did not know him, you would.He must have had more hats & shoes than any woman in town! May God Bless John Hunsinger & Family! Steven E. Cupp Vinings
scott camp
October 28, 2010
you will be missed
Brad Morris
October 28, 2010
He was a great man. The epitome of class that helped shape our community through his efforts on so many fronts. He was selfless and will be sorely missed
Robert Tidwell
October 28, 2010
I never knew Johnny personally, but often saw him at Tech ballgames. He played before I started following Tech in 1956, but I have long been familiar with his legend at Tech. We will miss him.
Ken Brewton
October 28, 2010
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
October 28, 2010
A fond remembrance from Rita and myself of many happy discussions on many things including Tech's "Drowning 101" !!! Peter Norris
October 28, 2010
God Bless to a Yellow Jacket legend. Our deepest sympathy goes out to the Hunsinger family.
Henry & Shirley Smoak
October 28, 2010
Celebrating a life well lived. We will cherish the memories forever.
Larry Taylor
October 28, 2010
Farewell to a man who taught us all that age is only a number. Not big in size, but yet larger than life. Rest In Peace, John, you are forever young and forever in our memories.
-Larry Taylor, Atlanta
Maizie Hale
October 28, 2010
Johnny Hunsinger and I crossed paths through the years after I moved to GA. I had first heard his name as a star athlete at GA Tech. He was always friendy and helpful. We were involved in some of the same business and charitable associations. I can see him now at a formal event wearing his white satin hat. My thoughts are with the family and especially his children.
October 28, 2010
I had only met Mr. Hunsinger a few times at real estate functions. My condolences to his family. Les Johnson Atlanta
Pepper Rodgers
October 28, 2010
john was a friend, teammate,classmate in jr. high, high school and college. we even sang together as part of a quartet in a barbershop contest at the fox theater while in college. he was one of the really good guys and we will miss him.
pepper rodgers
October 28, 2010
My sincerest sympathy to all the family. I knew Johnny thru real estate and served on the board of the symphony with him. He was a warm and friendly man and I always enjoyed being around him--he will be missed
Elinor Breman
Beth (Rusnak) Warren
October 28, 2010
Dear Kathy and Matthew - Please accept my condolences on the loss of your husband and dad. I was Matthew's fifth grade teacher at Morris Brandon, and I remember John as a caring father and a true gentleman. I know you will miss him terribly, and hope that your many happy memories will be a comfort to you in your loss. God bless you all...
Beckton Petteway
October 28, 2010
I would like to express my condolences to the family of John Hunsinger. I work in his building at 1627 Peachtree Street for many years. Attended many of the company parties he had each month and meet many people from all walks of life from attending. He was truly a blessing to everyone.
sandra knox
October 28, 2010
The Knox Family sends their deep sympathy for the loss of Mr. John Hunsinger. He was a kind and generous man.
Our brother, Herschel, worked for Mr Hunsinger for over 20 years and he was always spoke of him for his kind and generous ways.
He will be missed.
Kendall Lockerman
October 28, 2010
I knew Johnny at Crow, Pope & Carter. He was a gentleman of the grandest sort. May he rest in peace and rise in glory.
Bill Queen
October 28, 2010
What a great man. I would have loved to have met him. Phi Alpha Brother. Bill Queen Social Circle, GA
Winston Whitlock
October 27, 2010
When one looks in the dictionary under "Nice guy", the first definition is "John Hunsinger". Always upbeat. Always smiling. Always offering encouragement and friendship. On more than one occasion, he offered me his wonderful seats at the ASO or he and Kathy would invite me to The Shaw Room where I met the Maestro on more than one occasion. His monthly "Happy Hours" were legendary. The "who's who" of Atlanta vied for invitations. Atlanta, Georgia, Georgia Tech, the ASO and many other organizations can look back on all that he gave in financial and moral support. John loved my Dad as they both were SAEs at Georgia Tech. Sir, you will be missed. I certainly enjoyed your company. Say "hi" to my Dad and Bobby Dodd.
Annette George
October 27, 2010
We are thinking about all the Hunsinger's at this time, I remember crossing through their back yard and trying to dodge the dog named Tech great memories!!Love to the family, The Ingram's
Peter Stelling
October 27, 2010
I didn't know John as long as most of those who have submitted messages here. I first met him when I was Manager of the Atlanta Symphony Youth Orchestra and his daughter, Robbie Lynn, was our Principal Oboist. That was in the 1970's, and I just knew him as one of our musicians' parents. In more recent years, when I became a subscriber and donor, I never ceased to be cheered to see him in his usual aisle seat in the Loge of Symphony Hall for Thursday evening concerts. He was always handing out leaflets inviting people to his monthly company "Happy Hour." I became a regular at those gatherings, and that's when I really came to appreciate what a great fellow Johnny was. He was frequently the last to arrive at those parties, making a real entrance getting off the elevator and announcing his arrival by playing a few notes on his trumpet. What a wonderful host and great friend. He didn't even mind when I showed up one night at one of those happy hours wearing Bulldog colors. I knew him well enough by then to know he would appreciate the joke and accept it with great grace. I was deeply honored to know him and will miss him.
Lewis Nickerson
October 27, 2010
He possessed an inspiring enthusiasm for life, the Mayor of Woodcrest Ave. left us with many fond memories.
Tina Biggs
October 27, 2010
We will miss your smile but see you again someday. So many wonderful memories with Johnny from Brown High and all the good times at Georgia Tech.
Rest in peace dear friend. Eternal Love,
Bill and Anne Biggs and family- Atlanta
October 27, 2010
Please accept our most heartfelt sympathies for your loss. Our thoughts are with you and your family during this difficult time.
Steve Cheatwood, Edith & Vivian
Fowler, Hein, Cheatwood & Williams, P.A.
Edith Taylor
October 27, 2010
I met Mr. Hunsinger through work. He was a kind and very considered man. My most sincere condolences.
Bob Lansdell
October 27, 2010
As an old friend of Johnny's I was sad to read of his passing. He made Brown High and Ga Tech and more fun place to be.
George P. Burdell
October 27, 2010
Condolences to the Hunsinger family on John's passing. The Georgia Tech community will miss him.
October 27, 2010
Knew John at Brown High School. A very nice fellow, and a great
football player.
Karen Friedenberg
October 27, 2010
John was mentor and friend to all of us in the Atlanta commercial real estate community. He will be missed by so many.
Joan Vining-Meyberg
October 27, 2010
John - you wll be sorely missed. I always enjoyed your playing football at Brown High and Tech - my, that goes back a long way. The 40's, 50's and 60's were great. God Bless.
Joan Vining, Class of '52.
Tracy Techau
October 27, 2010
To the Hunsinger Family:
The Atlanta Area Council would like to extend our condolences to your family. We appreciated John's involvement and support of Scouting. He will be missed by his friends on the Board of Directors and the executive staff. Please know that his work in Scouting will continue to pay dividends to boys in the Atlanta area for this generation of Scouts and for generations to come. As Scout Executive for the council, I can assure all that John's work has made a very positive influence for families in our community.
October 27, 2010
A friend and teammate at Georgia Tech, Johnny was always a cheerful soul who counted everyone as his friend. He will be missed. Of that I am sure.
Chuck West, Ocala, FL
October 27, 2010
" I have known Johnny since our Brown High school days. What a wonderful young man, athlete and student who grew to be a great man with huge success in the business world. I have been putting out a Brown HS newsletter for the past ten years and he would call me every so ofter and offer his encouragement and support. What a wonderful man he was who really loved his family. When he would come to our High School reunions he would have a small child in his arms. I enjoyed his mionthly parties at his building and he surely will be missed." Robert Davenport
Doug Bragg
October 27, 2010
We knew John at St Luke's Episcopal.
A wonderful guy who had such a
positive effect on all who dealt
with him.
October 27, 2010
"Coach" Hunsinger you will always be remembered for your warm and friendly manner and always great sense of humor. You'll be missed greatly by everybody that knew you, especially the members of the Atlanta Touchdown Club, Georgia Tech Alumni and The GREAT Characters of Atlanta. My most sincere condolences to Kathy and the boys. Coach, may you Rest In Eternal Peace.
Norm Cates
East Cobb
October 27, 2010
I will miss seeing Mr. Hunsinger at all of the Georgia Tech functions - games, celebrations etc. He was a faithful Yellow Jacket and we of the Jacket nation salute him and pray for his as you deal with his loss.
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What kind of arrangement is appropriate, where should you send it, and when should you send an alternative?
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What Should I Write in a Sympathy Card?
We'll help you find the right words to comfort your family member or loved one during this difficult time.
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Resources to help you cope with loss
How to Cope With Grief
Information and advice to help you cope with the death of someone important to you.
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Estate Settlement Guide
If you’re in charge of handling the affairs for a recently deceased loved one, this guide offers a helpful checklist.
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Obituaries, grief & privacy: Legacy’s news editor on NPR podcast
Legacy's Linnea Crowther discusses how families talk about causes of death in the obituaries they write.
Read moreWays to honor John Hunsinger's life and legacy
Obituary Examples
You may find these well-written obituary examples helpful as you write about your own family.
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Obituary Templates – Customizable Examples and Samples
These free blank templates make writing an obituary faster and easier.
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How Do I Write a Eulogy?
Some basic help and starters when you have to write a tribute to someone you love.
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