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BENJAMIN HUNTER Obituary

BENJAMIN B. HUNTER, 44, formerly of Alabama, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Sunday, Oct. 12, 2014. Born Sept. 12, 1970, he was the son of Mary K. Hunter and Ben (Roxie) Hunter. He moved to Fort Wayne at a young age of three. Ben was the co-founder of Trinity Home Health Care, Inc., Fort Wayne. He spent many years ministering to the youth about being in gangs in attempts to prevent them from going to prison or getting killed in acts of violence. He was a member of Wings of Deliverance Holiness Tabernacle Church. He enjoyed traveling, and spending time with his family. Ben never met a stranger, and helped any and every one he could. Left to cherish his memory are his former wife of 10 years, Lisa Hunter; daughter, Benetrice Hunter; stepchildren, Brittany Payton, Brianna Sims, Sheridan Sims, Brycen Sims, and Rashad Sims, all of Fort Wayne. Ben was a father figure to many young children very close to his heart and most called him "uncle Ben". He raised as his own, his nephews, Antonio Derrick, Davon Derrick, Michael Kelso. Also surviving are three brothers, Matthew (Antoinette) Hunter of California, Tonetric (Makia) Hunter of Fort Wayne and Terry Riles of Alabama; two sisters, Felecia Riles and Tina Sadler, both of of Alabama; stepsister, Wakiaa (Ken) Fisher of California; two grandchildren, Ferdinand "Fat Cat" Gaulker VI and Jayden Kelso, both of Fort Wayne;. as well as a host of other family members and close friends. Service is 11 a.m. Friday, Oct. 24, 2014, at Seventh Day Adventist Church, 1902 Hanna St., with visitation one hour before services. Burial at Covington Memorial Gardens. Memorials to his daughter Benetrice Hunter.

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Published by Fort Wayne Newspapers on Oct. 22, 2014.

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Angela Dickey (Masterson)

October 16, 2024

It's crazy 10 years u been gone, u always was like a big bro to me u and my brother Derek Masterson was so tight! U forever missed bro RIP Ben!

LA

December 2, 2020

Thinking Bout u at the holidays and seeing all the things u have been missing since u been gone. Things I know would be different if u was still here. The world has gone crazy , and I still can’t move on from the fact that ur gone. Be w ur family in spirit and show us that u r near. We all miss u. Continue to watch over us and keep us safe . ~1~

Shan Bullock

January 19, 2017

I wish I could receive a call or visit from you... cause to me this still don't seem real. I miss u so much and I am having one of those days where I really need you. You will Forever be missed my brother. I can't seem to let you go but I know you are in heaven.

Corneil Chapman

January 26, 2016

Miss You uncle Ben. RIP

December 23, 2015

MERRY CHRISTMAS

Shan bullock

September 12, 2015

Happy Birthday bruh love you and miss you like crazy. Your legacy will live on forever.

Becky

August 11, 2015

Well Ben your little buddy Jarvis stared kindergarten today u would be proud of him. We sure miss ya

shan bullock

August 10, 2015

(sigh) I miss you so much and this one those days that i really need to hear a word from you. But i will make it!!! LOVE YOU! Until we meet again.

August 9, 2015

Luv and miss U ! God is good an always faithful! ~1luv

April 13, 2015

Thinkin bout U today as many days but differently today who would know my sister would b goin thru the same loss 6 months after me..... God is good an always faithful. Missin U ..... ~1 luv

SHAN (HAWG) BULLOCK

March 9, 2015

CUZZ!! ITS JUST ONE THOSE DAYS I AM MISSING YOU SO MUCH.. TRYING TO MAINTAIN AND FOCUS BUT IT IS SO HARD. I KNOW YOU ARE HAPPY WHERE YOU ARE CAUSE YOU ARE IN THE ARMS OF THE ALMIGHTY. I JUST WONDER WHEN WILL THIS PAINEVER END. TELL EVERYONE I LOVE THEM OUR GRAND MOTHER ELIZABETH WHOM I NEVER GOT A CHANCE TO MEET. AUNT RENEE, AUNT NAN, UNCLE PETER. I WILL FOREVER HOLD A SPECIAL PLACE IN MY HEART FOR YOU GUYS. MAYBE ONE DAY THIS HOEL IN MY HEART WILL CLOSE AND I WILL BE ABLE TO MOVE ON WITH MY SELF. SEE YA WHEN I GET THERE.

February 5, 2015

~1~

November 24, 2014

~1~

shan bullock

November 15, 2014

Cuzz we would joke about death all the time... And now that it has strike im having the hardest time digesting it. MAN I MISS U SO MUCH AND IM N PAIN BECAUSE U HAD JUST TOLD ME U WAS COMING... I JUST HOPE YOU KNOCK ON THE DOOR ANYDAY NOW AND WHEN I OPEN IT I SEE YOUR SMILE AND HEAR THAT FUNNY LAUGH OF YOURS. OH BOY I WOULD GIVE ANYTHING TO HEAR THAT AGAIN.. I MISS YOU CUZZ SO MUCH AND I WILL FOREVER LOVE U... THANK U FOR ALL THE WISDOM YOU SPOKE IN TO ME. THANK FOR TAKING UP FOR ME WHEN EVERYONE ELSE DOWN ME, YOU ALWAYS DID UNDERSTAND. YOU GAVE ME STRENGTH TO GO ON! WATCH OVER US AND PROTECT US. LOVE YOU! Tears tears and more tears.. We had some happy times togather though and through those times i will rejoice and be glad.

November 14, 2014

Missin u :(

October 25, 2014

my prayers to the hunter family ben like my lil brother we grew up in the squares he will truly be miss god bless you all

Martha Slaughter

October 25, 2014

I will always remember every time you saw me you would say tell Irene and Joyce hello. I could see then you were a very nice person. But God wants only the best and he chose you. R.I.H.??

Irene Allen and family

October 25, 2014

Having a hard time believing you are gone. My mom will tell me all the time you would ask about my sister and I. We were definitely the childhood friends from the squares and had so much fun many days and nights:) You will be truly missed by me and many people who loved you dearly. I will miss that wonderful smile you had:) :) Well rest on in heaven with the Lord he loves you more. I will see you again in paradise:)

LaShon Stinson

October 25, 2014

It is so hard to believe you are gone. It saddens my heart and many others to know that you are no longer here on earth. You were an all around "good person." To Nene and the Hunter family I love you guys and you are in my prayers. Stinson family.

cornelius martin

October 24, 2014

Prayers going up to the hunter family fly high my guy..see you when i get there (rih)

mike colley

October 24, 2014

May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.

Mark "EL" Patterson

October 24, 2014

My condolences to the Hunter family.Its an honor to call Ben my friend,will alway remember the smile & encouraging. he alway shared.

Tammie Jones-Owens

October 24, 2014

Hunter family,
May you all find peace in this time of sorrow...know that Ben is loved by many and his presence will truely be missed...Praying for you guys...

Vertise Suggs

October 24, 2014

Ben you will be truly be missed. You were truly one of my nicest childhood friends from the squares. Sending my prayers to the Hunter Family.

Chell'e Miles

October 24, 2014

In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.

Moore Family

October 23, 2014

My condolences to the family. My God continue to give you guys strength.

Roberta Roller

October 23, 2014

Sharon Starks, we are remembering you and your family in our prayers as you all celebrate the life and legacy of your love one. Know that weeping endure for a while but joy will come.

Roger Starks

October 23, 2014

God Bless the Hunter family

Tracy B

October 23, 2014

To "THE HUNTER FAMILY" near and far, you are in our prayers! May God be with you at this time. When the footsteps disappear... KNOW that you are being CARRIED!

Tiffany Townsend

October 23, 2014

I've been a long time friend almost like family to Ben and Massie. His smile and laughs will be missed may GOD bring his family thruogh this trying time.

Morris Family

October 23, 2014

R.I.H. BEN YOU WILL BE MISSED!!!!!!!

Bettye Barnfield

October 22, 2014

Mary
I am so sorry for your loss. I have known Ben for a long time. He grew up with my sons
May God continue to Bless you and your family. You all are in my prayers.
Bettye

Equella morris

October 22, 2014

You was truly love my so many people and you will be truly missed. My love goes out to the hunter family. He has his wings now R.I.P BEN HUNTER

Donald Trice Jr

October 22, 2014

My condolences to Mr. Hunters family may your sorrows be enhanced by the out pouring of love for your loss

Sonja Evans

October 22, 2014

I will always remember that smile. You were always a warm, welcoming person. I will miss you forever, it's still so unreal. You were just at our family reunion showin love to everybody. Rest in peace Ben Hunter. I send my condolences to the entire Hunter family. Love!!

Jamie Johnson

October 22, 2014

It broke my heart to hear this but God felt it was time to bring you home your work was done here with us... watch over your crazy cousins... I send my condolences, love, prayers to the entire family- Luv

Tyree Waller

October 22, 2014

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.

Antina Thomas

October 22, 2014

Sending my deepest condolences to the Hunter family. May you find peace during your time of sorrow.

Tina Sanders (Chacon)

October 22, 2014

R.I.H.

Angie booker-masterson

October 22, 2014

You go b missed by so many Ben still unreal! Got to see u for the last time at my brothers fly high brah!

October 22, 2014

May God bless your family.Sorry for your loss.

Angela & Jerry Edge
Bessemer,Al

Aunt San (Shandra)

October 22, 2014

Ben, I will surely miss your smile and laughter. You were a very special friend to me and Uncle to my daughter. I remember when Nene was born; I took pictures of you holding her in the hospital. You were such a proud father. Thank you for bringing laughter and kindenss to many. To my neice, Benetrice: I love you very much and there are no words that can express what you may be feeling right now. Be encouraged and know that God has him now. I will always love you my sweetie.

Tonya Bankhead-Lynch

October 22, 2014

My Childhood Friend Will Be Missed Dearly..... My Prayers Goes Out To His Family..... Never Thought In A Million Years God Would Call You Home So Soon!!!! RIH Friend!!!!

Audrey Hamilton

October 22, 2014

Rest In Peace gone but never forgotten

michael gregory

October 22, 2014

Rest in peace Ben!

Regina Adams

October 22, 2014

Sorry for you all loss, may God keep blessing the family n when it get to hard call on Him. He will never let u down or leave u.

Tina Sanders (Chacon)

October 22, 2014

MY Heart goes out to the Hunter Family...Ben was a Great person and very Loving to all ppl....My God Bless you in this time of grief and heal your hearts!Shine on Ben!!!

The Booker family

October 22, 2014

we will miss you. The Booker family

shan bullock

October 22, 2014

GOD PLEASE COMFORT MY FAMILY DURING THIS VERY DIFFICULT TIME. BEN YOU WILL SURELY B MISSED. I CAN NOT BELIEVE YOU GONE. YOU TOUCHED MY LIFE IN SO MANY WAYS. NO MATTER WHAT I EVER WENT THROUGH YOU ALWAYS UNDERSTOOD ME. YOU WAS NEVER AFRAID TO TELL PPL WHEN THEY WRONG. MAN O MAN!(SIGH) I CANT STOP THE TEARS BUT YET IM SO HAPPY YOU ARE IN A WELL KNOWN PLACE WITH THE LORD. TELL ALL OUR LOVE ONES THERE I SAID HI ESPECIALLY UNCLE PETER HE GOING B SURPRISED TO SEE YOU. BE MY GUIDANCE ANGEL DAY BY DAY!TIL WE MEET AGAIN (IN YO WORDS) "ONE LOVE" CUZ....

October 22, 2014

SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS. MAY YOU DRAW CLOSE TO OUR LOVING GOD BY READING HIS WORD, AND FIND COMFORT IN THE HOPE THAT HE GIVES US ALL : OF SEEING OUR LOVED ONES AGAIN IN A BEAUTIFUL NEW PARADISE HOME HERE ON EARTH.

THE WHITE FAMILY

October 22, 2014

MY GOD BLESS YOU AND YOUR FAMILY

dalaun Seavers

October 22, 2014

Nard i will miss bro we had some good times together i love you bro thanks for what you did me your good person

FELICIA ELLIS/PRICE

October 22, 2014

BEN YOU WERE ALWAYS MY FRIEND EVEN WHEN WE WERE LITTLE IN OAKLAWN COURT WE HAD FUN BACK THEN AND EVEN AT BUNCH I JUST WANT YOU TO KNOW THAT YOU WILL BE MISSED I LOVE YOU ALWAYS

Decarla Davis

October 22, 2014

I'm sorry to the Hunter Family for y'all lost Ben will surly be missed and he had much love around here in Fort Wayne IN I will keep the family in my prayers...

Sareeta Townsend

October 22, 2014

Ben you were always nice to my kid's and I. You and my oldest baby share the same birthday. You will always be missed. We love you RIP.

Mechelle Sadler Moss

October 22, 2014

Sorry for your loss, I Pray that you all have safe travels to your destination and back home again, stay close to each other and share the Love with each other.

LaSandra "Rolly" Hall

October 22, 2014

This lit candle represents all the memories that we share both good and bad. I will always have love for u and ur family. My childhood friend for life. My condolences to Ms. Mary and family

Tawanda Richardson

October 22, 2014

You will truly be missed!!!!

LaMont Roberts

October 22, 2014

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.

yvette underwood

October 22, 2014

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

darlene mckinney

October 22, 2014

I can't believe your gone but you will be truely missed by the love ones you left behind now you can look down on us and protect us from evil fly high and don't look back we will all be together someday again rip ben.

Lisa, Ben and Judy -

Becky Schatzman

October 22, 2014

I'm glad I had the pleasure to know you and you will be missed by many, until we meet again my friend rest in peace .

October 22, 2014

Big Brother surely miss you already man may your spirit be my guardian angel much love see you when I get there.one love Matthew hunter.

shan bullock

October 22, 2014

My heart is broken! I miss you. God please give us peace,closure and understanding. When had a bond that no one will never understand. Now you are gone to live in g he sky. you got family there waiting on you. Rest in heaven cuz til we meet again. Dang!

Terry Scott

October 22, 2014

A Lifetime friend, and brother to me. You will be missed my friend.

Sharon Woods

October 22, 2014

We shared that first cousin love. May this candle burn as a symbol of our love. Sharon

Terrence Caldwell

October 22, 2014

Dear friend its hard to say goodbye but I will keep all the memories close to my heart r.I.h. Ben

DELLA BRIGHT-LOGAN

October 22, 2014

IM SO SORRY FOR THE LOSS OF BEN. I REMEMBER WHEN HE WAS A LITTLE BOY ALWAYS SMILING. I KNOW WHAT ITS LIKE TO LOSE A LOVED ONE AND ITS NOT EASY, BUT FIND JOY IN THE TIME YOU HAD WITH BENJAMIN AND REMEMBER THE HAPPY TIMES. GOD BLESS YOU ALL.. AND MY PRAYERS ARE GOING UP..

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