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Mr. William "Joe" Hunter

April 4, 1940 — February 17, 2017

On Friday, 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 fondly known as “Joe” was born April 4, 1940, to Obediah Hunter and Margaret Bivins. He attended Pinevale High School (Valdosta, GA), Savannah State University (Savannah, GA), and Dallas Baptist College (Dallas, TX). 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 and was baptized at the Allen Avenue Church of Christ in Fort Worth, Texas, later becoming a member of the Mountain View Church of Christ in 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. William was also a successful gardener. He enjoyed planting vegetables, freely sharing the produces with the community.

In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by one sister: Clara Hunter-Smith and one brother: Christopher Bivins.

William is survived by four children: Dr. Margie Waters of August, GA, William S. Hunter of Dallas, TX, Tamara Rushing (DeWayne) of Dallas, TX and Ashton Hunter-Williams of Dallas, TX; Grandchildren: Ashton Hunter-Williams Jr. and Olivia Rushing; Siblings: Winston Bivins of Valdosta, GA, Alton Bivins (Brenda) of Palatka, FL and Brooks Bivins of Valdosta, GA; Special Relatives and Friends: George Bivins, James Bivins, Frederick Bivins, Willie Roberts, Beverly Bivins, Linda McNutt and a host of other beloved family members.

The memorial service for the late Mr. William "Joe" Hunter will be held Saturday, March 4, 2017 at 11:00am from the sanctuary of River Street Church of Christ.

Bro. Eric Cureton will officiate.

To order memorial trees or send flowers to the family in memory of Mr. William "Joe" Hunter, please visit our flower store.

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