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Official Obituary of

Robert Pernell Hunter

June 12, 1961 ~ November 16, 2024 (age 63) 63 Years Old

Robert Hunter Obituary

 

COMPLIMENTARY OBITUARY

As requested by:

Father ~ Robert Hunter and wife Aldene of Appomattox, VA

Mother ~ Pearl Juanita Saunders, DE

Grandmother ~ Ms. Ruth Irving, Appomattox, VA

 

 

 

Robert Pernell Hunter entered into his eternal joy, peace and praise on Saturday, November 16, 2024, after several weeks in Wilmington and Christiana Hospitals. At the time of his passing he was a patient in the Hospice/palliative care unit.

Born on June 12, 1961, he was born in Lynchburg, Virginia, where he attended public school, and at the age of 18, he joined the United States Marine Corps. Robert was a very talented artist, master plumber, and worked in every aspect of the field in construction. He took great pride in his work.

He leaves to cherish his memory, His mother, Pearl Juanita Saunders, his father, Robert Hunter (Aldene), his siblings, Cecil C. Hunter of Lynchburg, Va, Tonya Davis of Falls Church, Va, Felicia Rodriguez Pendergrass (Theodore) of Wynnewood, PA, Rodney D. Saunders of New Castle, De. He is the father of two daughters, father in law to two sons in law, and the grandfather to three grandchildren, all of Lynchburg, VA. He leaves a host of aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins, friends and the special love of his life, Mrs. Ruth Irving, his 103 year old grandmother, a pillar in the community of Appomattox, Va.

When someone you love becomes a memory that memory becomes a treasure. You will be a treasure in our hearts forever, your early walk with God has lead to a seat at the Master’s feet. Rest easy now, my son.

Lovingly submitted by his mother.

*** A memorial service will be held in Wilmington, Delaware for Mr. Hunter as follows:

~ Memorial Service ~

Monday, December 16, 2024

11:00 AM

Congo Funeral Home

2317 N. Market Street

Wilmington, DE 19802

 

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