Bruce Hunter

Bruce Layne Hunter, age 73, of Tarpon Springs, Florida, passed away peacefully of natural causes August 3 at Brookdale Assisted Living where he was an independent full-time resident.

He was born in Rupert, West Virginia, August 28, to Melvin Hunter and Marjorie Nutter Hunter. He graduated St. Albans High School in 1970 before studying Forestry at West Virginia University. He left his studies early to begin a full-time career in the Pipe-Fitting Industry working various jobs in the field from power houses to refineries and local contractors. After a total of 51 years of service, he retired as a proud 19-year member of Pipe Fitters UA Local 625 of Charleston, West Virginia.

Bruce was fun-loving with a jokester style and made everyone laugh with his way of words and endearing nicknames he gave his family and friends. He loved life and enjoyed fast cars, motorcycles, hunting, and fishing. He loved the outdoors and was happy fulfilling his dream of retiring in Florida near the beaches. Above all, he especially treasured every moment with family. He was a wonderful father and provider who gave generously and loved unconditionally.

Bruce will be remembered for his passion for God and family. His humor, love and laughter, and the fun times created with those he loved will be forever missed and engraved in the hearts of all who knew him.

Bruce was preceded in death by his parents, Melvin Hunter and Marjorie Nutter Hunter, his sister, Judy (Steve) Thiede, and former wife, dear friend and mother of his children, Kathy Edwards Hunter.

He is survived by his son Greg (Leigh Ann) Hunter of Belmont, North Carolina, daughters Amy Hunter and Amanda Hunter of Tampa, Florida, and son Michael Hunter of Tarpon Springs, Florida; 3 grandchildren: Arik Hunter and Makala and Jaida Hunter, and 2 great-grandchildren. He is also survived by his brother, Colin (Linda) Hunter and his sister Karen (John) Myles…and many other family and friends who will deeply miss him.

A Celebration of Life will be held at 2:00pm August 29, 2026, at Tyler Mt. Funeral Home in Cross Lanes, West Virginia. Burial service immediately following at Cunningham Memorial Park.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made at www.supportnow.org/bruce-hunter-family-memorial-fund.

Online condolences can be sent to the family at www.tylermountainfuneralhome.com