Living

Family/Spouse: Living. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

1. Living
2. Living

Other Events and Attributes:

• Residence: 1950, Marion, Florida, USA; StreetAddress: Country Lane; 6 Age: 6; ApartmentNumber: Rd; EnumerationDistrict: 42-41; LiveOnFarm: Yes; Institution: -, Edna; InstitutionType: -, Elizabeth; Son RelationToHead: Son; Never Married MaritalStatus: Single
• Residence: 1993, Jacksonville, Duval, Florida, USA; Age: 49

Notes:

Died:
CHARLES R. HUNTER
February 09, 1944 - January 17, 2010

Biography

BIOGRAPHY OF CHARLES R. HUNTER:

Charles Raymond Hunter was born to Raymond S. and Jessie Lee Hunter on February 9, 1944 in Moultrie, Georgia. In just a short while the little family of Gertrude, James, Linna Lee and little Charles moved to the Marion County area. The family later gained Ruth Ann and Patsy. They were a working family and the children soon learned the workings of a little farm.

Small Charles with his striking blue eyes and deep dimples grew into a tall, lean young man. Like others in his family, he loved sports, but spent a lot of time working with neighboring dairies and farms. He loved the Future Farmers of America, especially the tractor driving competitions! Yes, he did right well!! At the end of high school, Charles joined his Uncle Newton Greene and his wife, Mary, in the Tampa area. Once again, he soon found work, but he also soon found a short blond, who would trip along beside him for a couple of years dating and 45 + years of marriage.

One year into the marriage, Uncle Sam sent an interesting letter and Charles became a soldier in Uncle’s Army. There was the usual Fort Benning experience, then Fort Dix, then Fort Campbell - - -Then, a year in Viet Nam. Charles left a right handsome soldier of 193 pounds and returned a haggard soldier of 163 pounds. With both his father and father-in-law with health issues, Charles was assigned to MacDill Air Force Base in Tampa.

One year later, hello Tampa Electric. Before Uncle Sam’s letter, Charles had applied. While in Viet Nam, Tampa Electric responded. Charles mentioned his location and that he couldn’t keep the appointment at that time. They said when he prepared to leave the Army to get in touch with them. So, in December, 1968, Charles left the Army one day and began with TECO the next! He loved the company and the work and remained until his illness.

While working all the overtime he could get at TECO, Charles managed to get his Bachelor of Science in Marketing and Management and to build their family home. With perfect timing as these projects came to a close, fatherhood began. Baby Lisa said hello in November, 1973 and baby Ryan joined the family in May, 1978.

With a lot of hard work behind him, Charles began to find time to fish, to smoke mullet, to shrimp, to hunt, to bowl, and to play ball. Then those little children began school! Now, there were school events, booster clubs, and all kinds of new adventures! Of course, there were the church projects added in just in case he wasn’t busy enough.

One day he looked up, and now the little children were in high school. Basketball, soccer, volleyball more booster club activities. More student events, but now he was driving them out of state and learning to ski with teenagers! He was always willing, and those blue eyes were still twinkling and the smile was wide with the dimples always there.

As the children grew older, he turned his attention to the Dairy Exhibits at the State Fair and the Strawberry Festival. He couldn’t wait from year to year to work with the students and their cows. When his own children were no longer eligible, Charles just kept going anyway. There was always something fun to do.

As the excitement of his first grandchild filled his days, his memory had begun the Alzheimer’s road. Three days after celebrating his 60th birthday, his diagnosis was made. As the disease took over, sweet Charles remained a man of grace, of sweet spirit, and willing to work with those trying to help. He was always so mild-mannered even as he became more and more confused.

His wife, Rita, is so grateful he chose her, and his children are very lucky to have had him for a daddy. What a very special man and what loving memories he created. We thank God for his gift of Charles Raymond Hunter. February 9, 1944 - January 17, 2010

OBITUARY OF CHARLES R. HUNTER:

Hunter, Charles Raymond, age 65, of Tampa, FL, stepped into heaven Sunday evening, January 17, 2010.

Born in Moultrie, GA he lived his youth in Marion County, FL. With the exception of his time in the military and Vietnam, he had remained a Tampa area resident since 1963. Until his illness he had been a proud employee of Tampa Electric since 1968.

Predeceased by his father, Raymond Hunter and his mother, Jessie Lee Cowan, Charles is survived by his wife of 45 years, Rita, daughter, Lisa (Shannon) Macon of Sanford, NC, son, Ryan of Tampa, granddaughter, Kaitlyn Macon and grandson Ian Macon, brother, James Hunter of Frenchburg, KY, sisters, Gertrude Godwin of Kilgore, TX and Linna Lee Wilson of Flagler Beach, FL, Ruth Ann Talsky of Ocala, Patsy Pasteur of Moncure, NC, brother-in-law, Kranston Berry of Tampa, mother-in-law, Ruth Berry of Tampa and was an uncle to several nieces and nephews.

A funeral service will be conducted by Pastor John Damron of State Highway Baptist Church at Hillsboro Memorial Funeral Home and Gardens at 2:00 PM on Saturday January 23, 2010. The family will receive friends at 1:00 PM.

We are so grateful to the Health Care Center of Tampa for their constant, loving care and for the added assistance kindly given by LifePath Hospice. Charles was steadfast in his faith. To be without his presence leaves us empty, but we are assured he has been warmly welcomed home. Please visit www.mem.com to view Charles’ Everlasting Memorial and leave condolences.

http://www.mem.com/Biography/4126087/18501198/18501201?title=Biography


Age at Death: 65

Charles married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Race: White
• Residence: Ocala, Marion, Florida, USA; Age: 23
• Social Security Number: 257-18-2198
• Residence: 9 Jan 1920, Suwanee Shoals, Columbia, Florida, USA; Age: 7; AttendedSchool: Yes; EnumerationDistrict: 51; RelationToHead: Son; MaritalStatus: Single
• Residence: 1935, Autreyville, Colquitt, Georgia, USA
• Residence: 1 Apr 1940, Autreyville, Colquitt, Georgia, USA; Age: 28; Marital Status: Married; Relation to Head of House: Head
• Residence: 18 Apr 1950, Marion, Florida, USA; StreetAddress: Country Lane; Age: 35; Tractor Work Occupation: Tractor Work; AgriculturalQuestionnaireNumber: W; ApartmentNumber: Sot; ClassofWorker: Private; EnumerationDistrict: 42-41; HoursWorked: 72; Industry: Farm; LiveOnFarm: Yes; OccupationCategory: Working; Institution: -, Edna; InstitutionType: -, Elizabeth; Head RelationToHead: Head; Married MaritalStatus: Married
• SSN issued: Bef 1951, Georgia, USA
• Occupation: 1951; Farmer
• Residence: 1951, Ocala, Marion, Florida, USA

Notes:

Died:
Raymond Sylvester Hunter

Raymond Sylvester Hunter, 67, of Ocala, died Saturday at Munroe Memorial Hospital.

A native of Lake City, Mr. Hunter was a long-time resident of Marion County and was retired from the HRS Division of Youth Services.

Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Eva L. Hunter, Ocala; two sons, James R. Hunter, Pleasant Plain, Ohio and Charles R. Hunter, Tampa; four daughters, Mrs. Gertrude E. Godwin, Kilgore, Tex., Linna Wilkerson, Flagler Beach, Mrs. Ruth Ann Talsky, Ocala, and Mrs. Patsy Pasteur, Wilmington, N. C.; Three brothers, Robert Hunter, Yulee, Coy Hunter, Reliance, Tenn., and Michael Hunter, Ocala; six sisters, Mrs. Belle Eddy, Williston, Mrs. Lucy Heirs, Jacksonville, Mrs. Gladys Rogers, Tampa, Mrs. Shirley Callahan and Mrs. Carolyn Rankin, both of Ocala, and Clara Allen, Chattanooga, Tenn.; and 14 grandchildren.

Page 8A, Ocala Star-Banner, Sunday, October 21, 1979

Death Certificate Number 79858

Raymond married Jessie Lee Green on 21 Jan 1939 in Moultrie, Colquitt, Georgia, USA, and was divorced in Sep 1961 in Marion, Florida, USA. Jessie was born on 14 Jun 1924 in Doerun, Colquitt, Georgia, USA; died on 19 Feb 2001 in Raleigh, Wake, North Carolina, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Civil: Florida, USA
• Race: White
• Name: Jessie G Hunter
• Name: Jessie L Hunter
• Name: Jessie Lee Cowan
• Name: Jessie Lee Hunter
• Residence: Wake, North Carolina, USA; MaritalStatus: Divorced
• Social Security Number: 262503774
• Residence: 1930, Monk, Colquitt, Georgia, USA; StreetAddress: Old Albany and Moultrie; Age: 5; Age: 5 9/12; AttendedSchool: No; EnumerationDistrict: 0021; LiveOnFarm: Yes; RegistrationDistrict: 21; MaritalStatus: Single; RelationToHead: Daughter
• Residence: 1935, Autreyville, Colquitt, Georgia, USA
• Residence: 1 Apr 1940, Autreyville, Colquitt, Georgia, USA; Age: 17; Marital Status: Married; Relation to Head of House: Wife
• Residence: 1950, Marion, Florida, USA; StreetAddress: Country Lane; 25 Age: 25; ApartmentNumber: Ngte; EnumerationDistrict: 42-41; IsEmployed: No; LiveOnFarm: Yes; OccupationCategory: Keeping House; SeekingWork: No; WorkedLastWeek: No; Institution: -, Edna; InstitutionType: -, Elizabeth; Wife RelationToHead: Wife; Married MaritalStatus: Married
• Residence: 1951, Ocala, Marion, Florida, USA
• Residence: 1990, Loveland, Clermont, Ohio, USA; 244 Redbird Dr, Loveland, OH, 45140-9562; 343 Bexley CT, Mason, OH, 45040-2215 (1990)]; 6420 Woodridge CT, Mason, OH, 45040-2614 (1993)] ; Age: 66

Notes:

Died:
Jessie L. Cowan, 76

TAMPA -- Jessie Lee Hunter Cowan, 76, a retired U.S. postmaster, died Monday, Feb. 19, 2001.

Mrs. Cowan was a native of Doerun, Ga. She was a member of United Methodist Church.

Survivors include her daughters, Gertrude E. Hunter Godwin, Longview, Texas, Linna L. Wilson, Flagler Beach, Ruth A. Talsky, Ocala, and Patsy H. Pasteur, New Hill, N.C.; sons, James R. Hunter, Mason, Ohio, and Charles R. Hunter, Tampa; sister, Bernice Hancock, Fort McCoy; 11 grandchildren; and 12 great-grandchildren.

Roberts Funeral Home, Downtown Ocala Chapel, provided information.

Ocala Star-Banner (FL) - Friday, February 23, 2001
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Jessie L. Cowan, 76

JESSIE LEE COWAN
JESSIE LEE COWAN, 76, Feb. 19. Funeral 1 p.m., today, Kendrick Baptist Church, Kendrick, Fla. Arrangements by Apex Funeral Home, Apex.

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News & Observer, The (Raleigh, NC) - Friday, February 23, 2001

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JESSIE LEE COWAN

Age: 76 Years

Other Events and Attributes:

• Race: White
• Name: Callie Hunter
• Residence: 4 Jun 1900, Marion, Hamilton, Florida, USA
• Residence: 21 Apr 1910, Benton, Columbia, Florida, USA
• Residence: 12 Sep 1918, Benton, Columbia, Florida, USA
• Residence: 9 Jan 1920, Suwanee Shoals, Columbia, Florida, USA; Age: 37; Occupation: Farmer; AbleToSpeakEnglish: Yes; CanRead: Yes; CanWrite: Yes; EnumerationDistrict: 51; HomeOwnership: Rent; Industry: General Farm; IsEmployed: Own Account; RelationToHead: Head; MaritalStatus: Married

Notes:

Florida death certificate number 40970

Name: Hansford Coylley Hunter
Death Date: Sep 1963
County of Death: Marion Hamilton
State of Death: Florida
Race: White
Gender: Male

Hansford married Maggie Robinson on 14 Jun 1911 in Columbia, Florida, USA. Maggie (daughter of Mark Robinson and Belle Sellers) was born in 1880 in Georgia, USA; died on 30 Apr 1920 in Suwanee Shoals, Columbia, Florida, USA; was buried on 1 May 1920 in Hopewell Cemetery, Columbia, Florida, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Name: Maggie Hunter
• Name: Maggie Magnolie Hunter
• Name: Maggie Wilkes
• Cause of Death: Placenta Previa with secondary reason of Anemia
• Residence: 26 Jun 1900, Columbia, Florida, USA; Precinct 2
• Residence: 21 Apr 1910, Benton, Columbia, Florida, USA
• Residence: 12 Sep 1918, Benton, Columbia, Florida, USA
• Residence: 9 Jan 1920, Suwanee Shoals, Columbia, Florida, USA; Age: 40; AbleToSpeakEnglish: Yes; CanRead: Yes; CanWrite: Yes; EnumerationDistrict: 51; RelationToHead: Wife; MaritalStatus: Married

Notes:

33 years old at birth of Air N Wilkes
Married Hansford Coyley Hunter after John E. Wilkes died.
Based on 1910 census, Maggie had 3 children and 2 were living at the time of the census and she was showing as being 30 years old, however, Air's birth certificate says she was 33 in December of 1906 and her tombstone says she was born in 1873. Therefore I think the census should have her age as 36 or 37 depending on the month. The 1900 census has her birth year as 1882 and her age as 18.