Gordon L. Hunter, Jr. Obituary (1950 - 2017)

Gordon Lee Hunter, Jr., 66, departed this life suddenly on June 16, 2017, at St. Mary's Hospital. He was born December 8, 1950, in Richmond, Va. He was educated in the Public School System and served in the U.S. Army. A retiree from Hunter Holmes McGuire Veterans Administration Medical Center as General Foreman, head of Environmental Control in the Laundry which he served proudly and made many friends he called family. Gordon had a zest for life, a love for the Lord, and his sense of fashion was legendary. He was preceded in death by his parents, Margaret H. Williams and Gordon Lee Hunter Sr.; son, Gordon Lee Hunter III; sister, Lois Denise Hunter; and brother, Joseph Vernon (Red) Hunter. Leaving to cherish his memory are his wife of 22 years, Yvonne M. Hunter; son, Terrain L. Hunter; three sisters, Valeria H. Artis (Richard), DeAudrey Hunter, Dorothea H. Laughinghouse (Shelton); three stepchildren, Michelle, Tahisha and Harvey; 14 grandchildren, a host of nieces, nephews, great-nieces and nephews and a multitude of other loving relatives and friends, among them, Joseph Gills and Walter Monaque. Remains rest at Mimms Funeral Home, 1827 Hull St., where a funeral service will be held on Saturday, June 24, 2017, at 3 p.m. Dr. Robert Winfree officiating. Repast notifications will be given at the service.