He was born on December 26, 1932 in Miller, MO to the late Ernest Jefferson Hunter and Lovie Jane Abraham Hunter. Carl was the youngest and only son of 6 children.
After graduating high school, Carl was drafted and served in the US Army from March 1953-1955. Also in 1955, he married Conreda Thummel and divorced in 1967. They had four amazing children together. He then was married Patsy Joan Wooddell on April 13, 1968 until present time spending 51 years 11 1/2 month together until his death.
Carl loved golf. His passion was raising champion Braford Cattle. He had a great sense of humor as his children and grands can attest.
Preceding him in death are his parents and all five sisters, Edna, Ernestine, Alma, Bonnie and Helen.
He is survived by Patsy Joan Hunter, spouse; his children: Janet Gray (Gary), Kenneth Hunter (Victoria), Sharon Hunter and Timothy Hunter (Tina); Grandchildren: Shaun Gray, Jeremiah Hunter, Jason Gray,Joseph Chiles, Katelyn Chiles Gable, Jeffrey Hunter, Andrea Hunter Forrester and Jordan Hunter and Great Grandchildren: Rykken Smyer (step grandson), Rhyder Hunter, Rhys Hunter, Ariana Chiles (step granddaughter) Millie Chiles (step granddaughter) Cadence Chiles, and Jack Forrester), and many nieces and nephews. He was awaiting the imminent birth of another granddaughter. He is also survived by his pets, Sugar, Bubba and Libby.
Graveside service will be held on Friday, April 3, 2020 at 10am in Rolling Oaks Memorial Center officiated by Jerald Garner, Chaplain, VNA Hospice. Rolling Oaks Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
Thank you to VNA Hospice who provided excellent care during the final months of his life. He loved is caregivers and each and everyone of them brought joy to his final days.
His family will always be grateful.
To make a contribution in Carl's memory, please visit VNAtexas.org.
