Rocky Mount - Dennis Edward Hunter, age 70, departed this life on Wednesday, May 11, 2016. Born in Troy, NY on July 20, 1945, he was the son of the late Robert and Eleanor Hunter.
Dennis was a retired businessman and Army Veteran. He was a loving husband, awesome dad, terrific pop-pop, and a one of a kind father-in-law. He loved his family and his country. Dennis enjoyed fishing, horse racing, and movies of all kinds.
Dennis leaves behind to cherish his memory, his loving wife, Margaret Hunter; his four children, Mary Jane Torres; Robert (Kelly) Hunter; Rebecca (Micah) Faile; and Melissa (Nic) Bridgers; his brothers, Robert (Betsy) Hunter; Wayne (Maureen) Hunter; Nelson (Kim) Hunter; and his sister, Cindy (Mike) Fraker; his 16 grandchildren, Krystal Hartley; Kristina Bullis; Kayla, Michael and Sean Hunter; Emilano and Kiara Torres; Alexandria and Olivia Hunter; Kaylee, Isaac, and Shelby Faile; Jozlyn, Madison, Nathan, and Nicholas Bridgers; and many special great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews.
The family would like to thank Hospice and caregivers, Sue King and Sheila Riggs for their loving care of Dennis.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Wounded Warrior Project, P.O. Box 758517, Topeka, KS 66675.
A private family service will be held at a later date.
Arrangements entrusted to Wheeler and Woodlief Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 1130 N. Winstead Avenue, Rocky Mount, NC 27804. You may share memories and condolences with the family by visiting www.wheelerwoodlief.com.
Please accept our deepest condolences for your family’s loss.
My condolences from Wayne’s family to Uncle Denny’s immediate family and it is sad to see you go. Now you are at peace (your nephew Sean).
I love you pop pop
I have been so lucky to call you Daddy!
that is so beautful. thank you so much. i love you both
I love this!!
I was married to the most amazing man. He was my best friend. There will never be anyone that could ever step in his shoes. Thank you my love for giving me the most wonderful life that any woman could have. We have the most amazing children and grand children . I love you, miss you ,and honor you. Rest now daddio, i will see you again. Love you always and forever Margaret Hunter (Wife)
To a brother that taught people how to love, share and be devoted. You lived life to it’s fullest and cherished every second of it. You were the luckiest person who had the best life partner anyone could ask for, and the both of you raised beautiful children. The earth morns your loss, while the angels are joyous for your arrival. I will miss our talks everyday. God bless you Brother Love, Nelson & Kim
My heart is heavy as we wait for you to come to New York for your final resting place but Jim and I will cherish the times of visiting you guys in North Carolina and all the laughs that we shared You were probably one of the strongest person and bravest that I have ever met know that we love you and will miss you forever Love Patty and Jim
Dennis you were such a good person and it was a pleasure to have you in the family. I can remember so many times of laughter we had when we lived at home and then visited you and Margret Mary in NC. R.I.P. my brother in law. You can now keep an eye on everything in Heaven. God Bless you.
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