Menu
Search by Name
Search by Name
John Thomas Hunter Jr.
FUNERAL HOME
UPCOMING SERVICE
John Hunter Obituary
John Thomas Hunter, Jr., 76, of Appomattox passed away on Thursday, August 14, 2025. He was the husband of Debra Ward Hunter for 47 years.
Born in Lynchburg on February 13, 1949, he was the son of the late John Thomas Hunter, Sr. and Frances Snell Hunter. He was a member of Concord Presbyterian Church where he served as Clerk. John T. received his Bachelor's degree from Virginia Tech and his Master's from Shenandoah University. He taught agriculture and carpentry at Randolph Henry High School for 30 years before retiring. John T. loved nature, hunting, cooking, boating, gardening, farming, the Virginia Tech Hokies, friends, and his family.
In addition to his wife, he is survived by two children, Courtney Hunter Godsey and husband, Michael, and Alex Hunter; two grandchildren, Beckett Hunter Godsey and Briggs Michael Godsey; two sisters, Margaret H. Conner and husband, Lee and Anne H. Dixon and husband, John.
He was preceded in death by two brothers, James D. "Jimmy" Hunter and Frank E. "Frankie" Hunter.
The family will receive friends and family at the home of John T. and Debra, 6978 Wheelers Spring Rd, Appomattox on Friday, August 15 from 5:00 – 7:00pm.
A graveside service will be held 11 am, Saturday, August 16, 2025, at Concord Presbyterian Church Cemetery with Rev. Anthony Reeves officiating.
Those wishing to make memorial donations please consider Concord Presbyterian Church, 7050 Wheelers Spring Rd, Appomattox, VA 24522 or Red House Fire Department, 9467 Red House Rd, Red House, VA 23963.
Robinson Funeral Home and Crematory is serving the family, www.robinsonfuneral.com
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
Memorial Events
for John Hunter
Aug
15
Funeral services provided by:
Robinson Funeral Home - Appomattox667 Court Street PO Box 6, Appomattox, VA 24522
Memories and Condolences
for John Hunter
Sponsored by Robinson Funeral Home - Appomattox.
17 Entries
Lizzie Miller
Earlier today
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
Rodney Pillow
Earlier today
So sorry to hear of John T’ passing.Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this time. Rodney and Kim Pillow
Pat Stone
Earlier today
All of the Hunter family are my treasured friends ...Johnny T will be greatly missed. Good memories!
Haywood & Gwen Hamlet
Earlier today
Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
John and Patty Spadavecchia
Earlier today
Our hearts break for you all! John T was a “gentle giant” who was loved by many!
Doug Finch
Earlier today
Debra and family, Marjorie and I am so so sorry for this lost.
Cheryl Mullins
Earlier today
So sorry for your loss
Earlier today
Our love and prayers are with each of you. He will be missed and never forgotten as his special memories will remain always.
Ralph and Denise Totty
Buck Barksdale
Earlier today
So sorry for your loss! He will be missed and your family is in my thoughts and prayers
Frieda Marston
Earlier today
I am so sorry for yawls loss. Prayers for all of yawl.
Steve & Dale Weakley
Yesterday
Thinking of you during this difficult time and praying that you find peace in the love that you shared.
Donna Rhodenizer
Yesterday
Anne, I am so sorry for the loss of your brother. May God comfort you and yours during this difficult time.
Cathy and Buddy Baldwin
Yesterday
Our thoughts and prayers are with Debra and the family. May God wrap you all in His comfort and give you peace.
Jerry Canada
Yesterday
Mary Martin and I were saddened to hear of John T’ passing. Our thoughts and prayers go out to the family.
Yvonne and David Carson
Yesterday
We are so very sorry, John T. will definitely be missed. He was a treasured friend. Sincerely David and Yvonne
Cindy Allen Bomar
Yesterday
Thoughts and prayers!!
Showing 1 - 17 of 17 results
Make a Donation
in John Hunter's name
How to support John's loved ones
Honor a beloved veteran with a special tribute of ‘Taps’ at the National WWI Memorial in Washington, D.C.
The nightly ceremony in Washington, D.C. will be dedicated in honor of your loved one on the day of your choosing.
Read more
Should I Send Sympathy Flowers?
What kind of arrangement is appropriate, where should you send it, and when should you send an alternative?
Read more
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.
Read moreResources to help you cope with loss
Estate Settlement Guide
If you’re in charge of handling the affairs for a recently deceased loved one, this guide offers a helpful checklist.
Read more
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 more
The Five Stages of Grief
They're not a map to follow, but simply a description of what people commonly feel.
Read moreWays to honor John Hunter's life and legacy
Obituary Examples
You may find these well-written obituary examples helpful as you write about your own family.
Read more
Obituary Templates – Customizable Examples and Samples
These free blank templates make writing an obituary faster and easier.
Read more
How Do I Write a Eulogy?
Some basic help and starters when you have to write a tribute to someone you love.
Read more
