George W. Hunter, 81, passed away at home, August 2, 2011 after a brief illness.
He was the son of the late John and Cora Hunter and graduated from Sneads High School, Class of 1947. Mr. Hunter who grew up in Chattahoochee, Florida began working for the Standard Oil Company in Tallahassee, Florida in 1956. He was promoted to district salesman in 1963 and then transferred to Lake City, Florida in 1966 covering several North Florida counties. He was district salesman for this area for 6 years. In June 1972, Mr. Hunter became the agent for the Standard Oil Bulk Plant, replacing C.C. Shepard who retired. In August 1975, Mr. Hunter incorporated the company naming it G.W. Hunter, Inc. He was a member of the Lake City Shrine Club, Masonic Lodge No. 27 of the F&A.M., Royal Order of Jesters, Court No. 194, York Rite and member of the Marzuq Temple of the Shrine. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather who enjoyed fishing and spending time with his family. He was a faithful Deacon and member of the First Baptist Church of Lake City. He is preceded in death by his grandson Brad Hunter-2003.
Survivors include his loving wife of 60 years, Elga Hunter; sons, George (Brenda) Hunter, Terry (Jill) Hunter & John Hunter all of Lake City, FL; grandchildren, Kyle & Chad Hunter of Lake City, FL, Ashley (Greg) Summers of Lake City, FL, Mallory (Justin) Klum of Orlando, FL; great grandson, Logan Summers of Lake City, FL also survive.
Funeral services will be conducted at 11:30 A.M., on Saturday, August 6, 2011 at the First Baptist Church of Lake City with Rev. Stephen Ahrens-Pastor of First Baptist Church of Lake City and Rev. Joe Butler- Director of Missions-Black Creek Baptist Association, Orange Park, officiating. Interment will follow in Forest Lawn Memorial Gardens. Visitation with the family will be from 5:00 until 7:00, Friday evening, August 5, 2011 in the FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH FELLOWSHIP HALL. In lieu of flowers the family asks that donations be made to the First Baptist Church of Lake City 182 NE Justice Street, Lake City, FL 32055 or to the Suwannee Valley Care Center (Haven Hospice) 6037 U.S. Hwy 90 West, Lake City, Florida 32055.
Gateway-Forest Lawn Funeral Home 3596 South U.S. Hwy 441, Lake City, Florida 32025. (386) 752-1954. Is in charge of arrangements. Please sign our guestbook at www.gatewayforestlawn.com