The son of the late Morris McNeely “Mac” Wilson and Lula Estelle Davis, Hunter was born December 27, 1932 in Mecklenburg County and was a life-long resident of Mint Hill. Hunter was a 1951 graduate of East Mecklenburg County High School. He worked for Puffin Biscuits for 19 years. He then began working for Continental General Tire until his retirement. Hunter was a 50 year service member with the Masonic Lodge #742.
Hunter is survived by his beloved wife of 65 years, Frances Elizabeth Mullis. He was a loving father to his children, John “Johnny” (Mary), Linda Reimann (Craig), Jackie (Denise), Terry “Hunt” and the late Karl “Buster” (Leigh). He had many grandchildren and great grandchildren.
Hunter had many things that he enjoyed in life. He always planted a garden and played golf with his many friends. Hunter enjoyed the beach and mountains, but the thing he enjoyed the most was serving the Lord in many different roles during his life at Wilson Grove Baptist Church.
The family will receive friends from 12:00 p.m. until 2:00 p.m. with a Celebration of Life Service following at 2:00 p.m. at Wilson Grove Baptist Church on Saturday, June 9, 2018 with Pastor Rob Mariucci officiating. Interment will follow in Sunset Memory Gardens with Rev. Hugh Cooper and the Masonic Lodge of Mint Hill.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Wilson Grove Baptist Church, 6624 Wilgrove-Mint Hill Road, Mint Hill, NC 28227 or Novant Health Hospice, 324 N. McDowell St., Ste. 200, Charlotte, NC 28204.
Condolences may be offered at www.mcewenminthillchapel.com.
