James Arthur Hunter Obituary
We are sad to announce that on October 21, 2024, at the age of 73, James Arthur Hunter of Newberry, South Carolina, born in Prosperity, South Carolina passed away. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
He was loved and cherished by many people including: his parents, Johnny Lee Hunter, Sr. and Florie Gladney Hunter; his wife Lillie Yvonne Bobb Hunter; his sons, Andre Jamal Hunter of Columbia, S. C. and Tyree B. Hunter of Atlantic City, N. J.; the mother of his children Gwendolyn Gary Cole of Columbia, S. C.; his sisters, Mary Ann Hunter of Newberry, Eloise Austin of Newberry and Rosene Sanders (Raymond) of Newberry; his uncle Augustus Hunter of Brooklyn, N. Y.; his siblings, Martha Lee Hunter of Brooklyn, N. Y., Sara Frances Green (N. J.), Bessie Helen Hunter and Johnny Lee Hunter, Jr. (Newberry); and his grandparents, Nathaniel Hunter, Delia Mary Glenn Hunter and Jeff Gladney. He was also cherished by nieces, nephews, and cousins.
Viewing was held on Friday, November 1st 2024 from 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM at the Fred B. Pratt Memorial Chapel (601 South St, Newberry, SC 29108). A celebration of life was held on Saturday, November 2nd 2024 at 12:00 PM at the Bethlehem Baptist Church (1501 College St, Newberry, SC 29108). A burial will be held on Wednesday, November 6th 2024 at 11:00 AM at the Fort Jackson National Cemetery (4170 Percival Rd, Columbia, SC 29229).
In lieu of flowers, please consider a contribution to Bethlehem Baptist Church Building Fund to repair our metal ceiling.
