Hunter Brooke McMullin

1940 - 2023

Hunter Brooke McMullin passed away on Thursday November 9th at the age of 83. Born March 17, 1940 to David and Anita (nee Brooke) McMullin. Hunter grew up in Rosemont and graduated from the Episcopal Academy followed by Denison University. Hunter excelled at sports at Episcopal playing football, squash, baseball, and throwing the shot in track. He spent summers at Camp Tecumseh attending from the age of 7 through his college years as a counselor. He started his professional career in the equities business before moving onto sports management as the President of the Philadelphia Wings Professional Box Lacrosse team and then the Vice President of the Philadelphia 76ers. One of his proudest achievements was being involved in bringing Julius "Dr. J" to the Philadelphia 76ers in 1976 and was fondly called "Hunter Honey" by Julius's wife, Turquois. After the Philadelphia 76ers, Hunter embarked on a career in Commercial Real Estate forming investment partnerships for specific projects at Binswanger before branching out on his own. His company held acquire the land for the Tower Bridge Development in Conshohocken. Beyond his professional career, Hunter took great enjoyment in heading the entertainment committee at the Merion Cricket Club where he was famous for organizing summer porch dance parties that did not stop until early in the morning at his Haverford home. He liked playing backgammon and organized tournaments. Most recently he enjoyed playing and beating his grandchildren. He was an honorary director of the Philadelphia Charity Ball after serving on its board and was a member of The IV Street Club. For many years he served on the Board of Philadelphia Childrens Hospital as Secretary and part of the nominating committee. Through this committee, he was instrumental in helping the board transition to a level where the hospital become one of the top children's hospitals in the country. In addition to the Merion Cricket Club he belonged at one time to the Racquet Club of Philadelphia, Union League, Gulph Mills Golf Club, and the Mens Garden Club of Philadelphia. Hunter was at his best helping others and organizing family get togethers around the holidays or picnics on the rocks in Winter Harbor, Maine. In his later years, Hunter enjoyed working around the house, admiring Pam's gardens, and sitting on the porch in Cape May. Hunter is survived by his wife of 61 years Pamela Powell McMullin, sons H. Brooke McMullin Jr. and wife Patricia (nee Klinges), and Scott McMullin and wife Sarah (nee Woolley), and 5 Grandchildren; Hunter, Brysen, Tess, Ella, and Henry. He was predeceased by his brother David. A memorial service will be held on December 15th at 11 AM at the Church of the Redeemer, 230 Pennswood Road, Bryn Mawr, PA. In lieu of flowers, we request that donations be made to the Church of the Redeemer in his name. STUARD â€" NEWTOWN SQUARE A FAMILY TRADITION SINCE 1822