Hunter Allen Durrett Sr.

1935 - 2013

Hunter Allen Durrett Sr. obituary, 1935-2013, ASHLAND, VA

BORN

1935

DIED

2013

FUNERAL HOME

Nelsen Funeral Home - Ashland

412 S. Washington Hwy.

Ashland, Virginia

Hunter Durrett Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Jul. 10, 2013.

Durrett, Hunter A. "Pap" Sr., 78, of Ruther Glen, passed away on Monday, July 8, 2013. He was preceded in death by his great grandson, Hunter Jacob Matthew Barnes. He is survived by a daughter, Rowena Dunlap and husband, Norman of Durham, NC; son, Hunter A. Durrett, Jr. and wife, Donna; sister, Lorene Tombs; fourteen grandchildren; and fifteen great grandchildren. Pap always stood behind his family and so he wouldn't be alone he joined his boy Jacob in Heaven. Thank You Dad for always being there for us.The family will receive friends on Thursday, July 11, 2013 from 6-8 p.m. at the Nelsen Funeral Home, 412 S. Washington Hwy., Ashland, VA 23005. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. on Friday, July 12, 2013 at County Line Baptist Church, 3461 Ladysmith Rd., Ruther Glen, VA 22546. Burial will be held in the church cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association: 4217 Park Place Ct., Glen Allen, VA 23060.

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July 12, 2013

American Heart Association

May your memories of the wonderful times you shared with your loved one comfort you and your family, today and always.

July 12, 2013

My deepest condolences are with you at this time of need. Know that god
feels your pain as well. Go to him in prayer and he will comfort you very
much.

Sincerely,

Ms J

July 12, 2013

Jackie Clanton

Dear Ro:

We are thinking of you and your family has you all go through this time of grief.

July 11, 2013

walter @ sheila farmer

You all are in our prayers

July 11, 2013

Linda Dunn

My deepest sympathy Rowena , Hunter for your family .I am so very sorry for your lose, Hunter was a wonderful ,warm, down to earth Man and Heaven sure got a special Angel when he went home to our Lord. Memories are such a Beautiful thing and my memories of Hunter are filled with how warm & friendly your Dad was. I saw him about 3 years ago and he was the first one to get up and welcome me and say hello and ask how I had been. Prayers for your family . Love to you both.

July 11, 2013

With deepest sympathy Ms Ro for you and your family, you are all in my prayers, may your faith give you comfort at this time. Deborah Dull

July 10, 2013

Our deepest sympathy to all of you. Prayers for you as you go through this time of grief. David & Jean Dickinson Satterwhite

July 10, 2013

Amy Collier

Rest in peace great uncle Hunter. You will be missed, keeping your family in my thoughts and prayers during this trying time.

July 10, 2013

Michelle Thornburg

May you rest in peace. I will miss you.

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