Raymond Hunter Obituary

Raymond V. Hunter, Sr. MT. PLEASANT - Raymond V. Hunter, Sr. of Mt. Pleasant, husband of Jimmie Lou Hunter for 13 years, died on January 27, 2011, at the age of 92. He was predeceased by his first wife of 55 years, Esther Jones Hunter. Raymond was born in Savannah, Georgia on May 8, 1918. He graduated from St. Paul's High School and was a 1941 graduate of Clemson University. Raymond was a member of the first Clemson football team that played in the 1939 Cotton Bowl. A World War II hero, he served in the Army in the 101st Airborne Division, jumping into Normandy the night before D-Day. He was awarded the Bronze Star for bravery, the Purple Heart and numerous other awards while serving his country. He was a member of the Army Reserves for 37 years. He was employed by the U.S. Postal Service for 29 years. During that time, he established Hunter Nursery on Yonges Island which specialized in azaleas and camellias. He was an avid gardener and rosarian well up into his '80s. He is survived by his wife: Jimmie Lou Tradlock Hunter; his daughters: Raye H. Stelling, Linda Kay H. Sneed (Johnny) and Peggy H. Sires (Jimmy); his sons: R. Victor Hunter, Jr. (Dori), Arthur K. Hunter (Pam), William P. Hunter (Cathy) and Peri J. Connelley; twenty-two grandchildren, twenty-eight great-grandchildren, two great-great-grandchildren, his brother: Herbert L. Linder (Elmetta) two step-daughters: Debbie Gilardo (Joe) and Darlene Venable and two step-sons: Teddy Venable (Janice) and Ty Venable. He was predeceased by a grandson, Travis Hunter and a great-granddaughter, Avery Smith. The relatives and friends of Mr. and Mrs. Raymond V. Hunter, Sr. are invited to attend his Funeral Service at 3:00 PM, Sunday, January 30, 2011, at the Graveside, Christ Church Cemetery, Hwy. 174, Adams Run, SC. The family will receive friends at the James A. McAlister Funeral Home, 1620 Savannah Hwy. on Sunday between 12:00 and 2:00 PM. In Lieu of flowers contributions may be made to Christ-St. Paul's Cemetery Fund, 4981 Chapel Rd., Hollywood, SC 29449. His Guestbook may be signed at www.jamesamcalister.com. Arrangements by JAMES A. MCALISTER, INC. 766-1365. Visit our guestbook at www.postandcourier.com/ deaths