Dean Hunter, 88, was surrounded by his loving family when he passed away on February 29, 2024, at his Florida home.
Russell Dean Hunter was born in Fulton County on April 28, 1935, to Guy Edward and Lilly Edith Johnson Hunter. He was one of twelve children. Answering the call of patriotism Russell served with the US Army and was honorably discharged in 1952.
As a professional truck driver, Dean worked for Dean’s Foods for many years. He was a certified instructor and taught professional truck driving. His memberships include Teamsters #364 Local and the LeRoy Shelton American Legion Post #36.
Dean and Nancy Carol Bookout were married on October 12, 1957, in the Rochester Evangelical United Brethren Church. They shared 66 years of life’s adventures. From their union came four wonderful children: Danette, Ranette, Jerry Dean and Angela. The family tree continued to grow with the blessings of four more generations.
The Hunters have made homes in Houston, TX, Orlando FL, Jensen Beach, FL and Fulton County prior to retiring in Stuart, FL. They have traveled to several countries including, Canada, France, the Panama Canal, Spain and Italy. They also enjoyed the adventure of travel in the U.S. by exploring Alaska and Hawaii.
Left to cherish the memories of Dean are four children: Danette Holloway and husband Mark of Palm City, FL, Ranette Lugo and husband Louis of Cookeville, TN, J.D. Hunter of Geneva, FL, Angie Hill and husband David of Richmond, VA; seven grandchildren: Brooke Holloway, Mark Holloway, Derrick Holloway, Kyle Schnitz, Kayla Cook, Bryan Cole Hunter, Zachary Russell Hill; numerous great-grandchildren; great-great-grandchildren; a brother, Larry Lee Hunter and wife Ruth Ann of Rochester; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Preceding Dean in death are his parents; four sisters: Ruth, Lucille, Dorothy, Peggy; and six brothers: Kelly, Henry Emerson, Jack, Bill, Harry and Robert.
A celebration of the lives of Nancy Carol and Russell Dean Hunter will be at 11:00 AM on Monday, April 28, 2025, in the Good Family Funeral Home, 1200 West 18th St., Rochester.
Friends may visit with the family one hour prior to the service.
Interment will be in the Rochester IOOF Cemetery.
Military honors will be conducted by the Fulton County Veterans Honor Guard and the U.S. Army Honors Team.
