Hunter Pappas, age 43, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, September 25, 2020. He was born October 22, 1976 in Montgomery, AL, the son of William Gregory (Greg) Pappas and Zan Simon Pappas and had recently moved back to Montgomery with his family. Hunter graduated from Saint James High School and the University of Alabama where he was a member of Sigma Alpha Epsilon. He was employed as a sales representative by Nobel Biocare.
Hunter leaves to cherish his memory, his loving wife, Tiffany Smith Pappas, daughter Isabella Rose Pappas, and son Harrison Gregory Pappas. Hunter is survived by his parents; his sister, Laura Hassell and husband Lee of Montgomery; brother, Will Pappas of Birmingham; his maternal grandmother, Peggy Simon and paternal grandmother, Marion Allison of Montgomery. Survivors also include his mother-in-law and father-in-law, Sharon and Ron Johnston of Decatur and Doug and Felita Smith of Cullman; his sisters and brothers-in-law, Nikki and Kerry Hawkins of Smith Lake; Danielle and Bradley Terry of Decatur; and Tyler Smith of Cullman, not to mention a host of aunts and uncles, nieces and nephews, cousins and friends. Hunter was preceded in death by his grandfathers, Harry Simon and William Gregory Pappas.
Hunter loved and was beloved by his large extended family. He was a loving husband and father, a tremendous fan of the Crimson Tide, and an avid sportsman who enjoyed deer and turkey hunting. He loved spending time at the camp house with his father, brother and fellow hunters and friends. His love for live music took him to many Widespread Panic and Phish concerts across the country with family and friends. Hunter also enjoyed playing competitive poker at which he excelled. In 2005, Hunter made it to the World Series of Poker Main Event in Las Vegas where he placed 134th.
Hunter was loved by so many people. He always had a smile on his face, never met a stranger and loved his family and friends fiercely. Above all, he had a tender heart!
His Celebration of Life will be held on the lawn at Leak Memory Chapel on Wednesday, September 30, 2020. Visitation begins at 12:30 with the service at 2:00 pm. A graveside service will be at Greenwood Cemetery immediately following.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to be made to Saint James School in memory of Hunter Pappas for his children, Isabella and Harrison.
Pallbearers are: Brian Brown, Connor Elliot, Will Cauthen, Michael Word, Lee Brittain, Jason Keene, Mark Harmon and Jim Chancy.
Honorary pallbearers are: Jim Ashurst, Richard Meadows, Walter Moss, Cleve Gordon and the UA Chapter of Sigma Alpha Epsilon.
