Parks Henderson Hunter

Parks Hunter Obituary

Parks Henderson Hunter
Parks Hunter, age 84, passed away Thursday, September 28, 2006. Born November 17, 1921, Parks was the son of Clyde L. and Marie Alexander Hunter.
He is survived by his wife of fifty-six years, Hazel Enloe Crisp Hunter, two sons, Jerry Lynn Crisp, Leslie Parks Hunter and seven grandchildren; Kimberlee Shukes, Heather Carlson, Ashlee Bullard, Amanda Hunter, Jesse Hunter, Austin Hunter and Holden Hunter; three great grandchildren, Jerry Shukes, Paul Shukes, and Anna Kate Shukes.
He retired after 35 years with the U. S. Postal Service. He was a member of the Derita Lions Club of which he was a past president and received the prestigious Melvin Jones Fellowship Award. He was a member of Derita American Legion Post, National Association of Retired Federal Employees, formerly active with the Boy Scout Troops and a member of Cole Memorial United Methodist Church for over 50 years. He was a member of Bullard Sunday School Class of which he was past president.
Parks very much enjoyed his numerous friends and family members, especially his beautiful grandchildren. One of his favorite hobbies was gardening and sharing his wonderful bounty with friends and family.
A service to celebrate the life of Parks will be held at Cole Memorial United Methodist Church, 2022 Sugar Creek Rd., Sunday, October 1, 2006 at 2:00 PM with Rev. Greg Freeman, Rev. Patience Brumley and Rev. Ben Wilson officiating. Interment will follow at Gethsemane Memorial Gardens with Graveside Military Rites performed by the Derita American Legion. Visitation will be held Saturday, September 30, 2006, from 5-7:00 PM at Raymer Funeral Home, 16901 Old Statesville Rd., Huntersville, NC.
Memorials may be made to Cole Memorial United Methodist Church, 2022 West Sugar Creek Rd., Charlotte, NC 28269 or Derita Lions Club, c/o Ed Davis, treasurer, 4823 Cheviot Rd., Charlotte, NC 28269.
Raymer Funeral Home, Huntersville, is serving the family.

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Published by Charlotte Observer on Sep. 30, 2006.

Memories and Condolences
for Parks Hunter

6 Entries

Tyson Laney

October 3, 2006

Dear Hazel -

I wanted to spend more time with you and Mr. Hunter at the anniversary and later at Pop's funeral. You and Parks have been so kind to our family and very dear to our Mom and Pop's heart. Pop would always mention when he saw you two and how he liked Parks so much. That smile you both kept says all anyone would need to know about a person. Please don't let your smile slip away. Just know that everything passes through God's loving hands. That is the believer's comfort.

LaVon Sigmon

October 2, 2006

Dear Hazel and Lesley,
We remember with great fondness Parks Hunter and his family. He and his family were always supportive of Tom's ministry at Cole Memorial, 1974-1979. You could always depend on Parks and know that his word was good. People like all of you certainly strengthed Tom's ministry. We appreciated and cared for you.
Blessings this day and the days ahead as you seek comfort from the one that is in charge.
Love, LaVon (and Tom) Sigmon

Phyllis Connell

October 1, 2006

Dear Hazel,
We are so sorry to hear about Parks. Mother thought the funeral was Saturday. Someone called her,and she didn't understand, but wants you to know we love you and care about you. It is so hard, but only the Lord can get us through this. We've depended on him so much with all that happened with Daddy. We will forever miss him, but maybe in time it will get better. Parks seemed like such a sweet man, and I know it will be lonely without him. We will keep you in our prayers. The Loren Laney Family

Robbin Garmon

October 1, 2006

Hazel, our entire family has been blessed by having you and Parks to share in it...we will always remember his gentle smile and gracious heart...OUR prayers are w/you during this time and always. We love you!

Isabell Miller, Jeff, Robbin and Jeffrey Garmon, Shane and Tiffany Bost

Sylvia Ballard

September 30, 2006

Dear Hazel:

I am sorry to learn of Parks' death. You enjoyed many years together and I hope that many good memories of those years will ease you and your family in your time of grief.

Dawson and Carol Hogsed

September 30, 2006

Parks Hunter was one of the most gentle, kind and loving man that the world has ever encountered. His life was a true example of Christian living and giving. He was loved by all who knew him and was a valued relative with the kindest smile and quiet demure. Our love to Hazel for her devotion and love to Parks and for all she means to our family.
Dawson and Carol Hogsed

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