Funeral Services for Mr. Thomas “Andy” Hunsucker, age 88 of Steele, will be held on Friday, November 3, 2023 at 12:00 P.M. at Morgan Funeral Chapel with Rev Steve Lucy and Danny Bowlin officiating. Burial will follow at Rainbow Memorial Gardens.
Mr. Hunsucker passed away on Monday, October 30, 2023 at Cherokee County Nursing Home. Andy was born on October 14, 1935 in Alabama. He was a graduate of Etowah High school, class of 1954. Andy joined Steele Baptist Church on May 15, 1948 and had the longest membership of 75 years. He also served in the Alabama National Guard for 10 years. Andy was a jack of all trades. He could build or fix anything, He was a carpenter, plumber, bricklayer and electrician. He worked as an engineer for Republic Steel and later for COG Engineering. He built and became the owner of the Ole Supper Club and Hunsucker’s Restaurant along with his brother, Charlie Hunsucker. He was a poultry farmer for many years raising chickens for Tyson. He owned a race car that raced on the ARCA circuit. His hobbies included golf, fishing with his son and brother, Alabama Football and attending his grandson’s sporting events. His grandkids and great-grandkids were his pride and joy. He was a beloved dad, pawpaw, brother, uncle, cousin and friend to many.
He is survived by his daughter, Missy Hunsucker Beason, his son, Stan Hunsucker, his grandchildren, Keith Beason (Christina), Hollie Guffey (Justin), his great-grandchildren, Owen and Colin Beason, Lane, Carter and Toby Guffey, Carson Landon and Dylan Rowan, many nieces, nephews and good friends he made throughout his life.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Ray and Patsy Hunsucker, his brother, Charlie Hunsucker and the mother of his children, Gloria Hunsucker.
Active Pallbearers will be: Matt Gilliland, Robert Amos, Paul Vines, Denny Wilcox, David Countryman and Matthew Arnold.
Honorary Pallbearers will be: his eight great grandsons.
Flowers will be accepted or memorial donations may be made to the Steele Baptist Church Van Fund (3811 Pope Ave, Steele, AL 35987).
Special thank you to Cherokee County Health & Rehab Staff and Encompass Hospice for their exceptional care and love.
Visitation will be held on Friday, November 3, 2023 from 10:00 A.M. until service time at 12:00 P.M. at Morgan Funeral Chapel.
Morgan Funeral Chapel is in charge of the arrangements.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.morganfuneralchapel.com for the Hunsucker family.
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