Tim Hunter
Tim Hunter, 58, of Anna, died Friday, March 9, 2018, at the Marion VA Medical Center in Marion.
He was born on Jan. 1, 1960, in Carbondale, the youngest child of Robert E. “Bob” and Ruby J. Miller Hunter. Tim was the first baby of the new year, Bob and Ruby received free diapers and a tree to plant for the front yard.
Survivors include his mother, Ruby Hunter of Anna; a brother, Stan (Janet) Hunter of Cobden; a sister, Brenda (Don) Garver of Murphysboro; cousins Douglas Vaughn of Tennessee, Mike and Tim Hunter of California, Lynn, Steve and Doug Hunter of Arizona, and Lynda Zehner of Arkansas; dear friends Karen and Alan of Anna. He had a beloved canine buddy, Mack.
He was preceded in death by his father; his grandmother, Sadie Melvin; grandparents Zola and Hulbert Miller; and an aunt and uncle, Carmen and Harold Vaughn.
His childhood was spent with his family in Carbondale in the early 1960s, attending elementary school, church and school activities, riding bikes, skateboarding, going on trips to the local grocer for treats, Little League, and running the hills of his grandparents’ farm...life was good and simple.
He moved to Hazel Crest in 1969 with his family. He graduated from Hillcrest High School, where he excelled in sports.
He enlisted in the Marines after high school. After he completed his basic training, he graduated at the top of his platoon. During his time in service, he was stationed in Yuma, Ariz. After his service, he returned to his roots, where he learned to weld and became a member of the Iron Workers Union.
In recent years, his health began to decline and his work career ended. He occupied his time gardening and helping his mother and sister with various projects. He was an avid sports fan, especially the St. Louis Cardinals.
Funeral services were at noon Wednesday, March 14, at Rendleman & Hileman Funeral Home in Anna, with the Rev. Danny Miller officiating. Interment was in St. John’s Cemetery near Dongola.
Graveside military rites were conducted by Carroll P. Foster Post No. 3455 of the VFW in Anna and the U.S. Marine Corps.
Memorials can be made to the voluntary services at the Marion CLC or to PAWS.
To view the obituary and to leave online condolences for the family, visit www.rendlemanhilemanfh.com.
Rendleman & Hileman Funeral Home in Anna was in charge of arrangements.