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J.W. Hunter Obituary
HUNTER, 84
Mobile Chemical Co.
LITHIA - J.W. Hunter, age 84, went home to be with the Lord on May 7, 2008 from leukemia at South Florida Baptist Hospital.
He was a child of God as he had trusted in the saving grace of the Lord Jesus Christ. He served as a deacon of Central Baptist Church, Lithia.
A member of a pioneer family of East Hillsborough County, and a lifelong resident of Keysville. He leaves a legacy that includes a loving wife of 60 years, Fay Nell Hunter. Preceded in death by an infant daughter June. Also survived by three daughters, Charlotte Hoss and Beverly Christopherson Alan of Lithia, FL., Gail Brotherton Steve of Atlanta, GA., one son, Wayne Hunter Rhonda of Ocala, FL., 10 grandchildren, 6 great grandchildren, and one great-great-grandchild, two sisters, Verna Sapp of Gainesville, FL., and Dorthy Pelham Leon of Auburndale, FL.
JW was a WWII Navy combat veteran. He survived 5 major sea battles in the South Pacific receiving the Purple Heart for injuries sustained in Okinawa. He retired from Mobile Chemical Cooperation as general manager of the Ft. Meade mine.
The family will receive friends at Seigler Funeral Home, Mulberry, FL., Thursday, May 8, from 6 to 8 p.m. A celebration of his life will be held Friday, May 9, 2 p.m. at Central Baptist Church, Lithia, FL. Officiating will be his son Wayne Hunter, former pastor Pete Strickland, and Pastor Clint Ellis. Arrangements entrusted to Seigler Funeral Home, Mulberry, FL.
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Lear & Mary Ellen Tidwell
May 19, 2008
My husband, Lear Tidwell has many great memories of growing up with the Hunter family. Please accept our deepest sympathy. God Bless and Keep You!
Denise Todd
May 14, 2008
J.W. and Fay Nell Hunter are local icons in our community. They hold their family close but the Lord even closer. I trust God will embrace Fay Nell during this transition and carry her through. J.W. Hunter was a kind and generous man as I learned first hand when my own son was killed. Central Baptist Church may be small, but the fabric that holds that church together is made of steel fibers. Until we meet again Uncle J.
Steve & Nancy James
May 10, 2008
Aunt Fay Nell I Pray God give"s You peace & comfort at this time. I know His word say"s He will never leave or forsake us. I can only imagine the great Reunion going on in Heaven. I only ask that Uncle Jay save a place for Me when I get there. We send Our Love & Prayer"s. Steve & Nancy James.
GLENN AND PEGGY COUCH
May 9, 2008
FAY NELL, WE ONLY HEARD ABOUT J.W. LATE THIS AFTERNOON.OUR PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU. WE'LL CALL SOON.
M. J. Thompson
May 9, 2008
Be assured of the love and concern from others during this difficult time. While he is resting, take comfort from God's Word, the Bible. God also cares and will sustain you to carry on. James 4:8
Mary Ann Harrell
May 8, 2008
My deepest sympathy to the Hunter family. I worked with J.W. at Mobil and he was a very kind, caring man.
Pete and Hilda Purvis
May 8, 2008
Our deepest sympathy for your family during this time of bereavement.
God Bless
Sandra Waldron
May 8, 2008
My heart and prayers go out to the Hunter family. I was raised next door to them and feel as if they were an extended family of mine. Mr. J.W. will really be missed, but we know he's in a far better place and we'll meet with them soon.
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