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William Lester “Bill” Hunter

Birth	:	26 Jul 1916 Salisbury, Rowan County, North Carolina, USA
Death	:	6 Oct 2010 Charlotte, Mecklenburg County, North Carolina, USA
Burial	:	Chestnut Hill Cemetery, Salisbury, Rowan County, USA
Coordinate	:	35.6577300, -80.4853900
Description	:	William Lester Hunter 'Bill' Mr. Hunter, of Charlotte, died Saturday, October 16, 2010, at the Stewart Health Center in Charlotte at the age of 94. He was born July 26, 1916 in Salisbury, NC to the late Morgeory Brown Hunter and Lester Francis Hunter. He attended Henderson Elementary School for 2 years prior to the family moving to Salisbury RFD # 4 near Yadkin, NC. There he attended Yadkin Elementary School after which he attended Spencer High School, graduating in 4 years in 1933. After working at N.C. Finishing Company for one year, he entered N.C. State College, graduating in... Read More	William Lester Hunter 'Bill' Mr. Hunter, of Charlotte, died Saturday, October 16, 2010, at the Stewart Health Center in Charlotte at the age of 94. He was born July 26, 1916 in Salisbury, NC to the late Morgeory Brown Hunter and Lester Francis Hunter. He attended Henderson Elementary School for 2 years prior to the family moving to Salisbury RFD # 4 near Yadkin, NC. There he attended Yadkin Elementary School after which he attended Spencer High School, graduating in 4 years in 1933. After working at N.C. Finishing Company for one year, he entered N.C. State College, graduating in 4 years in 1938 with a B.S. in Textile Chemistry and Dyeing with High Honors. Bill was an U.S. Army veteran and served in World War II in the European Theater from 1943 to 1945. During his military service, Bill earned the following military awards. The Silver Star with 1 bronze oak leaf cluster for heroic action, Bronze Star Medal with l bronze oak leaf cluster for heroic action, Purple Heart with 4 bronze oak leaf clusters, Meritorious Unit Citation, American Campaign Medal, European-African-Middle Eastern Campaign Medal with 4 bronze service stars, World War II Victory Medal, Honorable Service Lapel Button WW II, and the American Defense Service Medal. Following his Military Career, he worked in the textile industry in positions from supervisor to V.P. of Dyeing and Finishing. He retired from Burlington Industries at age 65 with 28 years of service. Bill and Julia traveled extensively in their retirement. He enjoyed gardening, fishing, and especially enjoyed working in his woodworking shop. Bill and his wife Julia resided in Clarksburg, VA, where he served on the Mecklenburg County VA School Board for 8 years, was President of the PTA for 4 years, and served on the Vestry of St. Timothy's Episcopal Church for 8 years. Bill and Julia moved to the Cypress in Charlotte in 1999 to be closer to their children. In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by his wife Julia King Hunter, a brother, Zebulon (Sam) Hunter, and by 3 sisters, Rebecca Hunter, Alice Hunter Rogers, and Frances Derickson. He is survived by his daughter, Judy H. Robinson of Charlotte, NC, and two sons, William 'Bill' Hunter and wife Lynn of Mooresville, NC and Henry L. Hunter and wife, Debbie of Calhoun, GA.; five grandchildren, Natalie Smith and husband Kevin, and Max Hunter and wife Lisa of Snoqualmie, WA, William 'Will' M. Hunter and wife Ginny of Mooresville, NC, Elizabeth Sokol, and husband, Kenny of Cornelius, NC and Hunter Forstchen and husband Stephen of Apex, NC.; seven great-grandchildren, Luke Hunter, Mia Hunter, Parker Forstchen, Katie Forstchen, Charlie Smith, Ike Smith, and Reagan Sokol. A Memorial Service will be held at the Miller-Rivers-Caulder Funeral Home Chapel, Chesterfield, SC, on Wednesday, October 20, 2010 at 4:00 p.m. The Family will receive Friends immediately following the service. He will be buried in Chestnut Hills Cemetery in Salisbury, NC. Memorials may be made to Hospice & Palliative Care Charlotte Region, 1420 East Seventh St., Charlotte, NC 28204, or to a charity of your choice. Miller-Rivers-Caulder Funeral Home of Chesterfield, SC is serving the Hunter Family. Published in Charlotte Observer on October 18, 2010

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Where is William Lester “Bill” Hunter's memorial?
William Lester “Bill” Hunter's memorial is located at: Chestnut Hill Cemetery, Salisbury, Rowan County, USA.
When did William Lester “Bill” Hunter death?
William Lester “Bill” Hunter death on 6 Oct 2010 in Charlotte, Mecklenburg County, North Carolina, USA
Where are the coordinates of the William Lester “Bill” Hunter's memorial?
Latitude: 35.6577300
Longitude: -80.4853900

Family Members:

Parent

Lester Francis Hunter

(1883 - 1943)

Morgeory V Brown Hunter

(1887 - 1985)

Spouse

Julia King Hunter

(1915 - 2008)

Siblings

Alice Phoebe Hunter Rogers

(1913 - 1992)

Margaret Susie Rebecca Hunter

(1921 - 1931)

Zebulun Lee Roy Hunter

(1926 - 1955)

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Nearby Cemetories:

1. Chestnut Hill Cemetery
Salisbury, Rowan County, USA
Coordinate: 35.6577300, -80.4853900

2. Salisbury National Cemetery
Salisbury, Rowan County, USA
Coordinate: 35.6612282, -80.4746475

3. Dixonville Cemetery
Salisbury, Rowan County, USA
Coordinate: 35.6599998, -80.4721985

4. Presbyterian Session House Burial Ground
Salisbury, Rowan County, USA
Coordinate: 35.6690550, -80.4720260

5. Saint John's Lutheran Columbarium and Garden
Salisbury, Rowan County, USA
Coordinate: 35.6688340, -80.4715850

6. First Baptist Church of Salisbury Columbarium
Salisbury, Rowan County, USA
Coordinate: 35.6710000, -80.4710400

7. Old English Cemetery
Salisbury, Rowan County, USA
Coordinate: 35.6699982, -80.4697037

8. Oak Grove Freedman's Cemetery
Salisbury, Rowan County, USA
Coordinate: 35.6697700, -80.4693000

9. Oakdale Union Hill Cemetery
Salisbury, Rowan County, USA
Coordinate: 35.6763130, -80.4905630

10. Memorial Park Cemetery
Salisbury, Rowan County, USA
Coordinate: 35.6784680, -80.4800140

11. Old Lutheran Church Cemetery
Salisbury, Rowan County, USA
Coordinate: 35.6699867, -80.4633102

12. Oakwood Cemetery
Salisbury, Rowan County, USA
Coordinate: 35.6789040, -80.4985750

13. Owen Family Cemetery
Salisbury, Rowan County, USA
Coordinate: 35.6652985, -80.5159988

14. Henderson Grove Baptist Church Cemetery
Salisbury, Rowan County, USA
Coordinate: 35.6352010, -80.5017230

15. Salisbury National Cemetery Annex
Salisbury, Rowan County, USA
Coordinate: 35.6879710, -80.4912790

16. Rowan County Home Cemetery
Rowan County, USA
Coordinate: 35.6248820, -80.4806410

17. Shiloh Reformed Church Cemetery Old
Salisbury, Rowan County, USA
Coordinate: 35.6243690, -80.4623400

18. Gloria Dei Lutheran Church Columbarium
Salisbury, Rowan County, USA
Coordinate: 35.6938358, -80.5110054

19. Canaan Baptist Church Cemetery
Salisbury, Rowan County, USA
Coordinate: 35.6215050, -80.4561610

20. Ribelin Cemetery
Salisbury, Rowan County, USA
Coordinate: 35.6301833, -80.4400333

21. Ardis Chapel AME Zion Church Cemetery
Salisbury, Rowan County, USA
Coordinate: 35.7038918, -80.4660721

22. Wittenberg Lutheran Church Cemetery
Granite Quarry, Rowan County, USA
Coordinate: 35.6169014, -80.4522018

23. Saint Paul's Lutheran Church Cemetery
Salisbury, Rowan County, USA
Coordinate: 35.6086780, -80.4941850

24. Dunns Mountain Baptist Church Cemetery
Salisbury, Rowan County, USA
Coordinate: 35.6330223, -80.4319382