Alton Gerald Hunter Sr.

1936 - 2016

Alton Gerald Hunter Sr. obituary, 1936-2016, Bartow, FL

BORN

1936

DIED

2016

FUNERAL HOME

Ott-Laughlin Funeral Home

2198 K-Ville Ave

Auburndale, Florida

Alton Hunter Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Feb. 6, 2016.

Alton Gerald Hunter Sr., 79, of Bartow, FL passed away on February 5, 2016 at Good Shepherd Hospice in Lakeland, FL. He served his country in the Naval Reserve, was a former police officer with Bartow and Winter Haven, FL, and retired as Vice President of Clay-Hyder Trucking Lines of Com Car Industries, Auburndale, FL.
He leaves his wife, Maxine Hunter, of Bartow, FL, two sons, Ronald D. Hunter (Tammy), Bartow, FL, and Alton Gerald Hunter Jr. (Shirley), of Auburndale, FL, and one Grandson, CPL Justin D. Hunter, U.S.M.C.
A memorial service will be held on Saturday, February 13, 2016, at 10 am at Ott-Laughlin Funeral Home in Auburndale, FL.

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February 13, 2016

John Williams

Just a quiet word without invading your personal grief.....
We send our deepest sympathy in your recent loss of Gerald. We couldn't have asked for any nicer people to become part of our extended family when Tammy and Ronnie got married. We have enjoyed together many holidays, birthdays and other special events over the years and attended and supported many events together for our mutual grandson Justin as he was growing up and finally joining the Marines.
Hopefully, the many years you had together with Gerald will help comfort you in the immediate days ahead.
With warmest regards,
John & Angelyn Wiliams

February 9, 2016

Doyle McDaniel

Gerald was a high school friend and it was always good to see him at Class of '54 reunions. I know he will be sorely missed by family and friends. My prayers are with you.

February 8, 2016

Ben Jackson

Gerald and his family have been dear friends for many years. He was a "hunting buddy" of my late husband, Leo. They had many good times together though I suspect that in later years a lot of it was spent snoozing in their trucks while in the hunting woods. He will truly be missed by our family as well as his own.

February 7, 2016

Vickie Hagan

I am Thankful to have known Gerald and his family since 1994, when he hired me to work at MD Transport. Gerald, was one of a kind and cannot be replaced, I will forever cherish the memories and all the stories he had to tell. He had a love for his family and always bragged on them and how proud he was of them. One thing is for sure, he would have walked to the ends of the earth for them. Gerald was like a 2nd dad to me and always called me his daughter, which I was proud of. He will be missed dearly by all that loved him. May the family find comfort and peace in the coming days.

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