B.D. BUD HUNTER

B.D. BUD HUNTER obituary, Springfield, IL

B.D. BUD HUNTER

B.D. HUNTER Obituary

Published by Geo. H. Lewis & Sons Funeral Directors on May 14, 2017.
B.D. "BUD" HUNTER of Springfield, IL died May 14, 2017 at the age of 87. He worked for the S. P. Wright Advertising Co. that provided advertising and consulting services to the funeral industry. He purchased the company and expanded the scope of the business on an international scale. In the late 1960's, Hunter founded Amedco, Inc, which later became the second largest manufacturer of burial caskets in the world. In 1986, Amedco merged with Service Corporation International. As part of the merger, Hunter, through one of his companies, Huntco, Inc, purchased the steel processing and healthcare equipment operations of Amedco. Hunter served as vice chairman on the board of directors of SCI (NYSE) and graduated from Truman State University in 1950.

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June 24, 2017

kristin kowalweski posted to the memorial.

May 23, 2017

Lois (Pitzer) Van Meter posted to the memorial.

May 19, 2017

Traci Delaney Hill posted to the memorial.

kristin kowalweski

June 24, 2017

My deepest condolence goes out to the family during this difficult time. May God provide you with the strength and comfort you need as you cope with your loss. (Psalms 9:9)

Lois (Pitzer) Van Meter

May 23, 2017

To "the Kids" : as we knew you! We saw you grow up! So to us who worked with your dad, you were "kids".
I have lost both of my parents now so I know how hard it is. I miss them every day. I hope that you have learned from your dad as much or more than I learned from mine.
You dad was very kind and generous to me. When the company moved to St. Louis, he gave me a very nice recommendation, and I have always appreciated that. He was missed in this community.
May God bless you and take you under his wings as you pass though this time. It will get better.
May God bless you.
Lois (Pitzer) Van Meter

Traci Delaney Hill

May 19, 2017

On behalf of the Brashear community, I extend our deepest sympathies to Mr. Hunter's family. I had the pleasure of working with him on a new gym floor project at the Brashear School many years ago. He was a true gentleman and a wonderful friend to many in the community.

tom oxtoby

May 19, 2017

I actually remember he first time I met Bud many years ago..That says a lot about a man when they leave that strong of an impression..Glad to have known him..,,,.Tom Oxtoby

May 18, 2017

Well Buddy you stayed strong until God said "that's enough B.D. I have a couple of boards I want you to sit on." I'm and convinced that's when you said ok.
You came a long way and rightly so, you never quit working from the steel etc. You made some good friends on this trip.
God Bless you Bud and as always a good friend.
Robert Egizii

May 18, 2017

My heart goes out to all the grandkids and greatgrand daughter. May your happy memories of Bud bring a small relief to your sorrow.

May 18, 2017

My sincere condolences to the Hunter family in the loss of your loved one. May the God of all comfort give your family peace and strength to endure this most difficult time as you continue to reflect on cherished memories of your loved one. Psalms 29:11

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