John Hunter

John Wesley Hunter, 64, of Hopewell, went to be with his Lord on Tuesday, May 1, 2012. He served in the U.S. Navy, and was retired from Narox after twenty-five years of service. Mr. Hunter loved gardening with his wife, fishing, and enjoying his TV. He was a wonderful person; a loving husband, father, and grandfather. Mr. Hunter cherished his time with his family and friends. He is preceded in death by his father, Coy Hunter; and a brother, Michael Hunter. Mr. Hunter is survived by his wife, Thelma Hunter; mother, Doris Jackson; daughters, Belinda Hunter, and Kristyn Allen; two stepdaughters, Melissa Campbell, and Janice Stancil; two stepsons, Jerry Grubb, and Roger Grubb, Jr.; sister, Shirley Perkinson; brother, Ronnie Hunter; many grandchildren; nieces and nephews; and other loving family and friends. The family will receive friends from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. on Thursday, May 3, 2012 at the Hopewell Chapel of J.T. Morriss & Son Funeral Home. A graveside service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, May 4, 2012 at Merchants Hope Memorial Gardens. Condolences may be registered online at www.jtmorriss.com .