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Eugene Hunter, 73

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McMinnville resident and Cookeville native Eugene Hunter, 73, was born Jan. 23, 1933 and died Aug. 14 at his home following an extended illness.

A retired employee of Flower City Nursery and a member of the Baptist Church, he was the son of the late Isaac Allen and Bessie Emery Hunter. He was married to Edna Fay Masters Hunter, who preceded him in death Jan. 8, 2006.

He is survived by son and daughter-in-law Charlie and Suzanne Hunter; three daughters and sons-in-law, Shelia and Jimmy Elrod, Frances and Rick Humphrey, and Amy and Jason Gillentine all of McMinnville; 13 grandchildren and six great-grandchildren; three brothers, Bill Dean Hunter, Carl Hunter, and Jim Hunter all of Ohio and special brother-in-law, Bill Jones of McMinnville.

Funeral service will be held today at High?s Chapel with George Roberts and Troy Jenkins officiating. Burial will follow at Smyrna Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 9 a.m. until time of service today at High?s. Online condolences may be made at www.highfuneralhome.com.

High Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Southern Standard

(McMinnville, Tenn.) Aug. 16, 2006

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