RAY HUNTER

Mr. James Ray Hunter, age 72, of Iron City, GA passed away Monday, February 13, 2023 at his residence.

Funeral services for Mr. Hunter will be held on Friday, February 17, 2023, at 2:00 PM at the chapel of Evans-Skipper Funeral Home with Elder Paul Evans officiating. Interment will follow in Olive Grove (Rock Pond) Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery with Brandon Roberts, Chason Mathis, Vic Hunter, Colby Hunter, Robert Smith and Todd Trawick serving as active pallbearers. Visitation will be held on Thursday, February 16, 2023, from 5:00-7:00 PM at Evans-Skipper Funeral Home. 

Mr. Hunter was born in Seminole County, GA on June 12, 1950 to James Henry Hunter and  Lillie Askew Hunter. He retired from Shaw Industries after being employed for a number of years. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, spending time with family, and spending his time during the hunting season at the hunting camp surrounded by many close friends.

He leaves to cherish his memory, his wife of 52 years, Brenda Hunter; his son, Stevie Hunter of Iron City, GA; his daughter, Amanda Trawick (Roger) of Midway, AL; and his grandchildren, Destry Hunter, Brock Trawick, Breanna Trawick, Slade Hunter, Gracelin Hunter, and Hudson Hunter.  He is also survived by several nieces and nephews.

Mr. Hunter was preceded in death by his parents, James Henry Hunter and Lillie Askew Hunter; his siblings, William Hunter, Clarence Hunter, Geneva Smith, JH Hunter, and Hazel Godwin.

The family would like to extend a special thank you to Brenda Pearson and Agape Hospice for the care and support of Mr. Hunter the last few months.