Mr. William Hunter

1940 - 2017

Mr. William Hunter obituary, 1940-2017, Dallas, TX

BORN

1940

DIED

2017

FUNERAL HOME

Laurel Land Funeral Home – Dallas

6000 South R. L. Thornton Fwy

Dallas, Texas

William Hunter Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Feb. 19, 2017.

February 17, 2017, at the Dallas, Texas Veteran Administration Hospital, surrounded by family and friends, William Hunter was granted his angel wings. In Valdosta, Georgia, William was born April 4, 1940 to Obediah Hunter and Margaret Bivins. He attended Pinevale High School, (Valdosta, Georgia,) Savannah State University, (Savannah, Georgia) and Dallas Baptist College, (Dallas, Texas). He was the proprietor of William Hunter and Associates, Real Estate and Construction Projects. Also, William was a decorated United States Army Veteran. May 5, 1968, William gave his life to Christ, baptized at the Allen Avenue Church of Christ, Fort Worth, Texas, later becoming a member of the Mountain View Church of Christ, Dallas Texas.Throughout his life, William was a very active businessman, certified as an Income Tax Preparer, Real Estate Broker, Commercial Management Consultant and a Master Residential Appraiser. Also, William was a successful gardener. He enjoyed planting vegetables, freely sharing the produces with the community.



William is survived by four children: Dr. Margie Waters (Augusta, Georgia), William S. Hunter (Dallas, Texas), Tamara Rushing (DeWayne)(Dallas, Texas) and Ashton Hunter-Williams (Dallas, Texas); Grand Children’s Ashton Hunter-Williams (Jr); Olivia Rushing Siblings: Winston Bivins (Valdosta, Georgia), Alton Bivins, (Brenda) (Palatka, Florida) and Brooks Bivins (Valdosta, Georgia); Deceased Siblings: Clara Hunter-Smith (Miami, Florida) and Christopher Bivins ( Florence, South Carolina); Special Relatives and Friends: George Bivins, James Bivins, Fredrick Bivins, Willie Roberts, Beverly Bivins, Linda McNutt and a host of other beloved family members.

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February 15, 2018

Pat

May the God of all comfort be with you as you remember your loved one.

February 14, 2018

My heartfelt condolences. May Gods loving kindness bring comfort and strength to you at this very difficult time. John 3:16

Julia

February 22, 2017

Vernessa Williams

Bill Hunter will always be a great man in my life. I will always hold him in my heart, each lesson he taught me will never go to waste. I will continue to move the knowledge I learn from him forward so that others can benefit from his wise words. Bill I will miss you and love you forever.

February 21, 2017

Rosa Moore- Jordan,M.A.Rel.(honors)

Our class president of 1960. The brief conversations we shared as adults continue to be ever so precious. Rest in peace my friend, and brother in Christ. Sending condolences to the family.

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Feb

23

Visitation

6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Laurel Land Funeral Home – Dallas

6000 South R. L. Thornton Fwy, Dallas, TX 75232

Feb

24

Funeral service

11:00 a.m.

Mountain View Church of Christ

TX

Feb

24

Interment

Dallas Fort-Worth National Cemetery

TX

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6000 South R. L. Thornton Fwy, Dallas, TX 75232

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