SPOUSE: RETA
HE WAS BORN IN MOULTRIE, GEORGIA
MEMBER OF STATE HIGHWAY BAPTIST CHURCH,PASTOR JOHN DAMRON
VISIT WWW.MEM.COM FOR OBITUARY
BIOGRAPHY OF CHARLES R. HUNTER:
Charles Raymond Hunter was born to Raymond S. and Jessie Lee Hunter on February 9, 1944 in Moultrie, Georgia. In just a short while the little family of Gertrude, James, Linna Lee and little Charles moved to the Marion County area. The family later gained Ruth Ann and Patsy. They were a working family and the children soon learned the workings of a little farm.
Small Charles with his striking blue eyes and deep dimples grew into a tall, lean young man. Like others in his family, he loved sports, but spent a lot of time working with neighboring dairies and farms. He loved the Future Farmers of America, especially the tractor driving competitions! Yes, he did right well!! At the end of high school, Charles joined his Uncle Newton Greene and his wife, Mary, in the Tampa area. Once again, he soon found work, but he also soon found a short blond, who would trip along beside him for a couple of years dating and 45 + years of marriage.
One year into the marriage, Uncle Sam sent an interesting letter and Charles became a soldier in Uncle's Army. There was the usual Fort Benning experience, then Fort Dix, then Fort Campbell - - -Then, a year in Viet Nam. Charles left a right handsome soldier of 193 pounds and returned a haggard soldier of 163 pounds. With both his father and father-in-law with health issues, Charles was assigned to MacDill Air Force Base in Tampa.
One year later, hello Tampa Electric. Before Uncle Sam's letter, Charles had applied. While in Viet Nam, Tampa Electric responded. Charles mentioned his location and that he couldn't keep the appointment at that time. They said when he prepared to leave the Army to get in touch with them. So, in December, 1968, Charles left the Army one day and began with TECO the next! He loved the company and the work and remained until his illness.
While working all the overtime he could get at TECO, Charles managed to get his Bachelor of Science in Marketing and Management and to build their family home. With perfect timing as these projects came to a close, fatherhood began. Baby Lisa said hello in November, 1973 and baby Ryan joined the family in May, 1978.
With a lot of hard work behind him, Charles began to find time to fish, to smoke mullet, to shrimp, to hunt, to bowl, and to play ball. Then those little children began school! Now, there were school events, booster clubs, and all kinds of new adventures! Of course, there were the church projects added in just in case he wasn't busy enough.
One day he looked up, and now the little children were in high school. Basketball, soccer, volleyball more booster club activities. More student events, but now he was driving them out of state and learning to ski with teenagers! He was always willing, and those blue eyes were still twinkling and the smile was wide with the dimples always there.
As the children grew older, he turned his attention to the Dairy Exhibits at the State Fair and the Strawberry Festival. He couldn't wait from year to year to work with the students and their cows. When his own children were no longer eligible, Charles just kept going anyway. There was always something fun to do.
As the excitement of his first grandchild filled his days, his memory had begun the Alzheimer's road. Three days after celebrating his 60th birthday, his diagnosis was made. As the disease took over, sweet Charles remained a man of grace, of sweet spirit, and willing to work with those trying to help. He was always so mild-mannered even as he became more and more confused.
His wife, Rita, is so grateful he chose her, and his children are very lucky to have had him for a daddy. What a very special man and what loving memories he created. We thank God for his gift of Charles Raymond Hunter. February 9, 1944 – January 17, 2010
OBITUARY OF CHARLES R. HUNTER:
Hunter, Charles Raymond, age 65, of Tampa, FL, stepped into heaven Sunday evening, January 17, 2010. Born in Moultrie, GA he lived his youth in Marion County, FL. With the exception of his time in the military and Vietnam, he had remained a Tampa area resident since 1963. Until his illness he had been a proud employee of Tampa Electric since 1968. Predeceased by his father, Raymond Hunter and his mother, Jessie Lee Cowan, Charles is survived by his wife of 45 years, Rita, daughter, Lisa (Shannon) Macon of Sanford, NC, son, Ryan of Tampa, granddaughter, Kaitlyn Macon and grandson Ian Macon, brother, James Hunter of Frenchburg, KY, sisters, Gertrude Godwin of Kilgore, TX and Linna Lee Wilson of Flagler Beach, FL, Ruth Ann Talsky of Ocala, Patsy Pasteur of Moncure, NC, brother-in-law, Kranston Berry of Tampa, mother-in-law, Ruth Berry of Tampa and was an uncle to several nieces and nephews. A funeral service will be conducted by Pastor John Damron of State Highway Baptist Church at Hillsboro Memorial Funeral Home and Gardens at 2:00 PM on Saturday January 23, 2010. The family will receive friends at1:00 PM. We are so grateful to the Health Care Center of Tampa for their constant, loving care and for the added assistance kindly given by LifePath Hospice. Charles was steadfast in his faith. To be without his presence leaves us empty, but we are assured he has been warmly welcomed home. Please visit www.mem.com to view Charles' Everlasting Memorial and leave condolences. CHARLES R. HUNTER
Born:
February 09, 1944 Died:
January 17, 2010 Memorialized by:
Hillsboro Memorial Funeral Home, Brandon, FL
HE WAS BORN IN MOULTRIE, GEORGIA
MEMBER OF STATE HIGHWAY BAPTIST CHURCH,PASTOR JOHN DAMRON
VISIT WWW.MEM.COM FOR OBITUARY
BIOGRAPHY OF CHARLES R. HUNTER:
Charles Raymond Hunter was born to Raymond S. and Jessie Lee Hunter on February 9, 1944 in Moultrie, Georgia. In just a short while the little family of Gertrude, James, Linna Lee and little Charles moved to the Marion County area. The family later gained Ruth Ann and Patsy. They were a working family and the children soon learned the workings of a little farm.
Small Charles with his striking blue eyes and deep dimples grew into a tall, lean young man. Like others in his family, he loved sports, but spent a lot of time working with neighboring dairies and farms. He loved the Future Farmers of America, especially the tractor driving competitions! Yes, he did right well!! At the end of high school, Charles joined his Uncle Newton Greene and his wife, Mary, in the Tampa area. Once again, he soon found work, but he also soon found a short blond, who would trip along beside him for a couple of years dating and 45 + years of marriage.
One year into the marriage, Uncle Sam sent an interesting letter and Charles became a soldier in Uncle's Army. There was the usual Fort Benning experience, then Fort Dix, then Fort Campbell - - -Then, a year in Viet Nam. Charles left a right handsome soldier of 193 pounds and returned a haggard soldier of 163 pounds. With both his father and father-in-law with health issues, Charles was assigned to MacDill Air Force Base in Tampa.
One year later, hello Tampa Electric. Before Uncle Sam's letter, Charles had applied. While in Viet Nam, Tampa Electric responded. Charles mentioned his location and that he couldn't keep the appointment at that time. They said when he prepared to leave the Army to get in touch with them. So, in December, 1968, Charles left the Army one day and began with TECO the next! He loved the company and the work and remained until his illness.
While working all the overtime he could get at TECO, Charles managed to get his Bachelor of Science in Marketing and Management and to build their family home. With perfect timing as these projects came to a close, fatherhood began. Baby Lisa said hello in November, 1973 and baby Ryan joined the family in May, 1978.
With a lot of hard work behind him, Charles began to find time to fish, to smoke mullet, to shrimp, to hunt, to bowl, and to play ball. Then those little children began school! Now, there were school events, booster clubs, and all kinds of new adventures! Of course, there were the church projects added in just in case he wasn't busy enough.
One day he looked up, and now the little children were in high school. Basketball, soccer, volleyball more booster club activities. More student events, but now he was driving them out of state and learning to ski with teenagers! He was always willing, and those blue eyes were still twinkling and the smile was wide with the dimples always there.
As the children grew older, he turned his attention to the Dairy Exhibits at the State Fair and the Strawberry Festival. He couldn't wait from year to year to work with the students and their cows. When his own children were no longer eligible, Charles just kept going anyway. There was always something fun to do.
As the excitement of his first grandchild filled his days, his memory had begun the Alzheimer's road. Three days after celebrating his 60th birthday, his diagnosis was made. As the disease took over, sweet Charles remained a man of grace, of sweet spirit, and willing to work with those trying to help. He was always so mild-mannered even as he became more and more confused.
His wife, Rita, is so grateful he chose her, and his children are very lucky to have had him for a daddy. What a very special man and what loving memories he created. We thank God for his gift of Charles Raymond Hunter. February 9, 1944 – January 17, 2010
OBITUARY OF CHARLES R. HUNTER:
Hunter, Charles Raymond, age 65, of Tampa, FL, stepped into heaven Sunday evening, January 17, 2010. Born in Moultrie, GA he lived his youth in Marion County, FL. With the exception of his time in the military and Vietnam, he had remained a Tampa area resident since 1963. Until his illness he had been a proud employee of Tampa Electric since 1968. Predeceased by his father, Raymond Hunter and his mother, Jessie Lee Cowan, Charles is survived by his wife of 45 years, Rita, daughter, Lisa (Shannon) Macon of Sanford, NC, son, Ryan of Tampa, granddaughter, Kaitlyn Macon and grandson Ian Macon, brother, James Hunter of Frenchburg, KY, sisters, Gertrude Godwin of Kilgore, TX and Linna Lee Wilson of Flagler Beach, FL, Ruth Ann Talsky of Ocala, Patsy Pasteur of Moncure, NC, brother-in-law, Kranston Berry of Tampa, mother-in-law, Ruth Berry of Tampa and was an uncle to several nieces and nephews. A funeral service will be conducted by Pastor John Damron of State Highway Baptist Church at Hillsboro Memorial Funeral Home and Gardens at 2:00 PM on Saturday January 23, 2010. The family will receive friends at1:00 PM. We are so grateful to the Health Care Center of Tampa for their constant, loving care and for the added assistance kindly given by LifePath Hospice. Charles was steadfast in his faith. To be without his presence leaves us empty, but we are assured he has been warmly welcomed home. Please visit www.mem.com to view Charles' Everlasting Memorial and leave condolences. CHARLES R. HUNTER
Born:
February 09, 1944 Died:
January 17, 2010 Memorialized by:
Hillsboro Memorial Funeral Home, Brandon, FL
SPOUSE: RETA
HE WAS BORN IN MOULTRIE, GEORGIA
MEMBER OF STATE HIGHWAY BAPTIST CHURCH,PASTOR JOHN DAMRON
VISIT WWW.MEM.COM FOR OBITUARY
BIOGRAPHY OF CHARLES R. HUNTER:
Charles Raymond Hunter was born to Raymond S. and Jessie Lee Hunter on February 9, 1944 in Moultrie, Georgia. In just a short while the little family of Gertrude, James, Linna Lee and little Charles moved to the Marion County area. The family later gained Ruth Ann and Patsy. They were a working family and the children soon learned the workings of a little farm.
Small Charles with his striking blue eyes and deep dimples grew into a tall, lean young man. Like others in his family, he loved sports, but spent a lot of time working with neighboring dairies and farms. He loved the Future Farmers of America, especially the tractor driving competitions! Yes, he did right well!! At the end of high school, Charles joined his Uncle Newton Greene and his wife, Mary, in the Tampa area. Once again, he soon found work, but he also soon found a short blond, who would trip along beside him for a couple of years dating and 45 + years of marriage.
One year into the marriage, Uncle Sam sent an interesting letter and Charles became a soldier in Uncle's Army. There was the usual Fort Benning experience, then Fort Dix, then Fort Campbell - - -Then, a year in Viet Nam. Charles left a right handsome soldier of 193 pounds and returned a haggard soldier of 163 pounds. With both his father and father-in-law with health issues, Charles was assigned to MacDill Air Force Base in Tampa.
One year later, hello Tampa Electric. Before Uncle Sam's letter, Charles had applied. While in Viet Nam, Tampa Electric responded. Charles mentioned his location and that he couldn't keep the appointment at that time. They said when he prepared to leave the Army to get in touch with them. So, in December, 1968, Charles left the Army one day and began with TECO the next! He loved the company and the work and remained until his illness.
While working all the overtime he could get at TECO, Charles managed to get his Bachelor of Science in Marketing and Management and to build their family home. With perfect timing as these projects came to a close, fatherhood began. Baby Lisa said hello in November, 1973 and baby Ryan joined the family in May, 1978.
With a lot of hard work behind him, Charles began to find time to fish, to smoke mullet, to shrimp, to hunt, to bowl, and to play ball. Then those little children began school! Now, there were school events, booster clubs, and all kinds of new adventures! Of course, there were the church projects added in just in case he wasn't busy enough.
One day he looked up, and now the little children were in high school. Basketball, soccer, volleyball more booster club activities. More student events, but now he was driving them out of state and learning to ski with teenagers! He was always willing, and those blue eyes were still twinkling and the smile was wide with the dimples always there.
As the children grew older, he turned his attention to the Dairy Exhibits at the State Fair and the Strawberry Festival. He couldn't wait from year to year to work with the students and their cows. When his own children were no longer eligible, Charles just kept going anyway. There was always something fun to do.
As the excitement of his first grandchild filled his days, his memory had begun the Alzheimer's road. Three days after celebrating his 60th birthday, his diagnosis was made. As the disease took over, sweet Charles remained a man of grace, of sweet spirit, and willing to work with those trying to help. He was always so mild-mannered even as he became more and more confused.
His wife, Rita, is so grateful he chose her, and his children are very lucky to have had him for a daddy. What a very special man and what loving memories he created. We thank God for his gift of Charles Raymond Hunter. February 9, 1944 – January 17, 2010
OBITUARY OF CHARLES R. HUNTER:
Hunter, Charles Raymond, age 65, of Tampa, FL, stepped into heaven Sunday evening, January 17, 2010. Born in Moultrie, GA he lived his youth in Marion County, FL. With the exception of his time in the military and Vietnam, he had remained a Tampa area resident since 1963. Until his illness he had been a proud employee of Tampa Electric since 1968. Predeceased by his father, Raymond Hunter and his mother, Jessie Lee Cowan, Charles is survived by his wife of 45 years, Rita, daughter, Lisa (Shannon) Macon of Sanford, NC, son, Ryan of Tampa, granddaughter, Kaitlyn Macon and grandson Ian Macon, brother, James Hunter of Frenchburg, KY, sisters, Gertrude Godwin of Kilgore, TX and Linna Lee Wilson of Flagler Beach, FL, Ruth Ann Talsky of Ocala, Patsy Pasteur of Moncure, NC, brother-in-law, Kranston Berry of Tampa, mother-in-law, Ruth Berry of Tampa and was an uncle to several nieces and nephews. A funeral service will be conducted by Pastor John Damron of State Highway Baptist Church at Hillsboro Memorial Funeral Home and Gardens at 2:00 PM on Saturday January 23, 2010. The family will receive friends at1:00 PM. We are so grateful to the Health Care Center of Tampa for their constant, loving care and for the added assistance kindly given by LifePath Hospice. Charles was steadfast in his faith. To be without his presence leaves us empty, but we are assured he has been warmly welcomed home. Please visit www.mem.com to view Charles' Everlasting Memorial and leave condolences. CHARLES R. HUNTER
Born:
February 09, 1944 Died:
January 17, 2010 Memorialized by:
Hillsboro Memorial Funeral Home, Brandon, FL
HE WAS BORN IN MOULTRIE, GEORGIA
MEMBER OF STATE HIGHWAY BAPTIST CHURCH,PASTOR JOHN DAMRON
VISIT WWW.MEM.COM FOR OBITUARY
BIOGRAPHY OF CHARLES R. HUNTER:
Charles Raymond Hunter was born to Raymond S. and Jessie Lee Hunter on February 9, 1944 in Moultrie, Georgia. In just a short while the little family of Gertrude, James, Linna Lee and little Charles moved to the Marion County area. The family later gained Ruth Ann and Patsy. They were a working family and the children soon learned the workings of a little farm.
Small Charles with his striking blue eyes and deep dimples grew into a tall, lean young man. Like others in his family, he loved sports, but spent a lot of time working with neighboring dairies and farms. He loved the Future Farmers of America, especially the tractor driving competitions! Yes, he did right well!! At the end of high school, Charles joined his Uncle Newton Greene and his wife, Mary, in the Tampa area. Once again, he soon found work, but he also soon found a short blond, who would trip along beside him for a couple of years dating and 45 + years of marriage.
One year into the marriage, Uncle Sam sent an interesting letter and Charles became a soldier in Uncle's Army. There was the usual Fort Benning experience, then Fort Dix, then Fort Campbell - - -Then, a year in Viet Nam. Charles left a right handsome soldier of 193 pounds and returned a haggard soldier of 163 pounds. With both his father and father-in-law with health issues, Charles was assigned to MacDill Air Force Base in Tampa.
One year later, hello Tampa Electric. Before Uncle Sam's letter, Charles had applied. While in Viet Nam, Tampa Electric responded. Charles mentioned his location and that he couldn't keep the appointment at that time. They said when he prepared to leave the Army to get in touch with them. So, in December, 1968, Charles left the Army one day and began with TECO the next! He loved the company and the work and remained until his illness.
While working all the overtime he could get at TECO, Charles managed to get his Bachelor of Science in Marketing and Management and to build their family home. With perfect timing as these projects came to a close, fatherhood began. Baby Lisa said hello in November, 1973 and baby Ryan joined the family in May, 1978.
With a lot of hard work behind him, Charles began to find time to fish, to smoke mullet, to shrimp, to hunt, to bowl, and to play ball. Then those little children began school! Now, there were school events, booster clubs, and all kinds of new adventures! Of course, there were the church projects added in just in case he wasn't busy enough.
One day he looked up, and now the little children were in high school. Basketball, soccer, volleyball more booster club activities. More student events, but now he was driving them out of state and learning to ski with teenagers! He was always willing, and those blue eyes were still twinkling and the smile was wide with the dimples always there.
As the children grew older, he turned his attention to the Dairy Exhibits at the State Fair and the Strawberry Festival. He couldn't wait from year to year to work with the students and their cows. When his own children were no longer eligible, Charles just kept going anyway. There was always something fun to do.
As the excitement of his first grandchild filled his days, his memory had begun the Alzheimer's road. Three days after celebrating his 60th birthday, his diagnosis was made. As the disease took over, sweet Charles remained a man of grace, of sweet spirit, and willing to work with those trying to help. He was always so mild-mannered even as he became more and more confused.
His wife, Rita, is so grateful he chose her, and his children are very lucky to have had him for a daddy. What a very special man and what loving memories he created. We thank God for his gift of Charles Raymond Hunter. February 9, 1944 – January 17, 2010
OBITUARY OF CHARLES R. HUNTER:
Hunter, Charles Raymond, age 65, of Tampa, FL, stepped into heaven Sunday evening, January 17, 2010. Born in Moultrie, GA he lived his youth in Marion County, FL. With the exception of his time in the military and Vietnam, he had remained a Tampa area resident since 1963. Until his illness he had been a proud employee of Tampa Electric since 1968. Predeceased by his father, Raymond Hunter and his mother, Jessie Lee Cowan, Charles is survived by his wife of 45 years, Rita, daughter, Lisa (Shannon) Macon of Sanford, NC, son, Ryan of Tampa, granddaughter, Kaitlyn Macon and grandson Ian Macon, brother, James Hunter of Frenchburg, KY, sisters, Gertrude Godwin of Kilgore, TX and Linna Lee Wilson of Flagler Beach, FL, Ruth Ann Talsky of Ocala, Patsy Pasteur of Moncure, NC, brother-in-law, Kranston Berry of Tampa, mother-in-law, Ruth Berry of Tampa and was an uncle to several nieces and nephews. A funeral service will be conducted by Pastor John Damron of State Highway Baptist Church at Hillsboro Memorial Funeral Home and Gardens at 2:00 PM on Saturday January 23, 2010. The family will receive friends at1:00 PM. We are so grateful to the Health Care Center of Tampa for their constant, loving care and for the added assistance kindly given by LifePath Hospice. Charles was steadfast in his faith. To be without his presence leaves us empty, but we are assured he has been warmly welcomed home. Please visit www.mem.com to view Charles' Everlasting Memorial and leave condolences. CHARLES R. HUNTER
Born:
February 09, 1944 Died:
January 17, 2010 Memorialized by:
Hillsboro Memorial Funeral Home, Brandon, FL
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