Jack Hunter
Funeral services for Jackie “Jack” Wayne Hunter, 81, West Plains, Missouri, will be held at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, March 14, 2015 in the Rose Chapel, Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.
Mr. Hunter entered into eternal rest at 2:27 p.m., Tuesday, March 10, 2015 at his home. He was born December 29, 1933 at Springfield, Missouri the son of the late Roy Stone Hunter and Rosella Finkbinner Hunter. He attended the West Plains High School with the Class of 1953. Mr. Hunter was a veteran having served during the Korean Conflict with the United States Marine Corps from 1953 to 1956. On June 23,1978, he was married at Willow Springs, Missouri to Pauline Korte. Before his retirement, Mr. Hunter was a lifetime member of the California Iron Workers Local #433. After retirement, he was the manager of the Heart Of The Ozarks Fairgrounds for several years. Jack enjoyed all things “Zizzer”; he loved to be anywhere there was a Zizzer. His passion was following all Zizzer sports and supporting the coaches and students. Mr. Hunter was also an avid Mizzou, Cardinals and Kansas City Chiefs fan.
He is survived by his wife, Pauline Hunter, of the family home; one son, Tony Phares, West Plains, Missouri; five daughters, Tammy Melvin, husband, Dale, West Plains, Missouri, Kim Reyes, Rogers, Arkansas, Brenda Hovey, husband, Keith, West Plains, Missouri, Bonnie Low, husband, Johnny, West Plains, Missouri, and Belinda Kirkland, husband, David, Branson, Missouri; ten grandchildren; fifteen great-grandchildren; one sister, Betty Dunaway, Willow Springs, Missouri; sister-in-laws, Wanda Hunter, West Plains, Missouri and Kristy Hunter, Morris, Illinois; and several nieces and nephews
His parents, four brothers, Roy Edward, Tom, Bobby Joe and Richard Hunter, and brother-in-law, Sidney Dunaway, precede him in death.
Visitation will be from 6:00 until 8:00 p.m., Friday, March 13th, at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home. Burial will be at the Oak Lawn Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Three Rivers Hospice and left at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.
Connie Camden
March 12, 2015 @ 2:40 pm
Big hugs and prayers to the entire family. May God give you all strength at this time and reflection on all the wonderful memories of your loved one.
sandy thomas whitworth
March 12, 2015 @ 4:01 pm
Thinking you all and prayers
Amber(Cozort)Redburn
March 12, 2015 @ 7:13 pm
Belinda and David, I want to extend my deepest sympathy to you and your family upon the loss of Jack. Each one of you will be in my prayers and thoughts daily. May God comfort, encourage , and strengthen each one of you during this difficult time. May God bless each one of you. In Christian Love , Amber(Cozort)Redburn
Brian White
March 13, 2015 @ 3:30 pm
All I can say is I loved this man! What an awesome man! Always a smile and a joke!! 🙂 Ill always remember him with a smile on my face. My heart goes out to all the family…..
Eva Jane Johnston
March 13, 2015 @ 3:30 pm
To the family of Jackie Hunter,
What wonderful memories I have of Jackie when we were all growing up. My parents thought so much of him, as did we. We were all fortunate to have known him.
You have my complete sympathy and you will remain in my prayers.
Eva Jane Johnston
Les Miller
March 13, 2015 @ 4:24 pm
Our sympathies and prayers are with the Hunter Family in this time of healing
Aaron Woodson
March 13, 2015 @ 4:45 pm
I will always remember the times when Mr. Jack would pop out of no where and say “Hey, how you doing?” He made me laugh and smile. My condolences to Mrs. Pauline and the rest of the family.
james woodson
March 13, 2015 @ 4:58 pm
A blessing from me to you
May the road rise to meet you.May the wind be always at your back. May the sunshine warm upon your face, the rains fall soft upon your fields and until we meet again, may God hold you in the palm of his hand. – Old Irish Blessing
your friend,
James
Jo Miller
March 13, 2015 @ 5:23 pm
I will miss you for ever Jack. Your kind words of encouragement, your funny jokes, your lending of hand at any giving moment. Our conversations over the fence…always making me laugh.
I pray for each and every one of your loving family, especially Pauline. May God keep you strong and comfort you during this time of loss.
Your friend, Jo
Jeanne & Jim Swope
March 13, 2015 @ 6:11 pm
Pauline and family,
Please accept our deepest sympathy in the loss of Jack. He was such a fun-loving, friendly person and he will be missed.
Gary and BJ Hickox
March 14, 2015 @ 2:56 pm
We will always remember many good times with Jack. There are few more dedicated Zizzer boosters than Jack was. We will miss him greatly.
sharon hunter
March 15, 2015 @ 6:57 pm
So sorry for the family’s loss..loved uncle jack…my thoughts and prayers are with the family
Danny Garrison
March 21, 2015 @ 4:49 pm
Aunt Bertha, I’m so sorry to hear about Uncle Jack. My thoughts and prayers are with you..