Phillip Steven Hunter
November 2, 1947 ~ June 1, 2020
Phillip S. Hunter “Steve” or “Uncle Buzz”, 72, died peacefully on Monday, June 1, 2020 in Nashville, IN under Hospice care after a long, brave battle with Cancer. Steve was born on November 2, 1947 and was one of four sons to the late Robert L. and Elizabeth Hunter of Columbus.
Steve grew up in Seymour, IN where he excelled in swimming and basketball. He was a graduate of Seymour High School, class of 1966 and then proudly served his country in The United States Air Force.
Steve enjoyed singing karaoke, sci-fi movies, computers, music, cooking, wine, and the ocean. He didn’t know a stranger and loved to make people laugh, even in his highest peaks of pain. He always had the most positive outlook on life no matter how hard times were and he knew as a child of Christ his soul would be eternal.
He is survived by his ex wife and good friend, Nancy Hunter, daughters Lisa and Carrie Hunter, brothers Bob, Ron and Greg Hunter, grandchildren Olivia Hunter, Terrelle Hunter, Trendha Hunter and Kylee Haddix, several nieces and nephews and great nieces and nephews.
Memorial services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Saturday June 6, 202 at Jewell-Rittman Family Funeral Home with the Rev. Jerry Day, Jr.officiating. Military honors will be performed by the Bartholomew County Veterans Honor Guard. Visitation will be from 1:00 until service time Saturday. In lieu of flowers, please contribute to The American Cancer Society.
You are invited to sign the online guestbook, light a virtual candle and send a message to the Hunter family via the funeral home website: www.jewellrittman.com
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Carrie, so sorry for the loss of your Dad. My prayers are with you and your family.
Carrie …. your a great Daughter!! So proud of you for taking care of him in his last years of his life. It was a bad Cancer that he had… never wish it as much pain and suffering he took on… He was very brave to go on like that…You new that it was going to end badly… so glad you took the time for him.💙 RIP
Steve was very loved by his three brothers, Bob, Ron, and Greg. This was always apparent when they got together and shared their childhood memories and adult experiences …the good…the bad… and the ugly. Through it all, love was always the common thread that has kept the Hunter Boys close in each other’s hearts.
I apologize that Greg and I will not be at the visitation due to Greg’s health. But we are with Carrie, Lisa and the rest of the family in spirit and love – Greg and Judi
Peaceful White Lilies Basket was purchased for the family of Phillip Steven Hunter.
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I remeber Steve most from the Seymour Swimming Team. He & his brother Bob where better then me. He’s been through a lot. Hopefully he’s in a better place.
Robert Hunter & Family purchased the Large Basket Garden for the family of Phillip Steven Hunter.
Steve was my best friend in high school. We joked about the fact we dated sisters from Hayden when I visited him in Nashville. I was so happy that he got to celebrate our 50th high school reunion together. I was happy that he shared his strong faith during his battle with cancer. I have faith that he is in a better place and suffering no longer. What might he be doing-singing loud and long with the angels.
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To Lisa, Carrie & Nancy: This is Mary Foster. Bob & I were your neighbors in Streamside Dr. I think of you often & very sorry contact has to be made like this. Bob & I are back in the same neighborhood on the Cul-de-sac. Streamside Ct. Many blessings and prayers for you ALL. Love & prayers.
Jeff, Michelle & Diesel Mauck purchased the Sweet Tranquility Basket for the family of Phillip Steven Hunter.
Bob, so very sorry to hear about the loss of your brother Steve. Cherish your memories.
Carol Sciarra Branaman.
I was so very sorry to hear of Steve’s passing. I went to high school with him and graduated from Seymour High in 1966. However I feel like I got to know him so much better through Facebook. He was such a good man and very brave, also. I thank him for his service to our country, also. He will be greatly missed. May he Rest In Peace in God’s loving embrace.
I am so sorry that it has taken me two years to find out about Steve’s passing. I only noticed today when my Facebook reminded me it was his birthday. Steve and I worked together at EDS for many years and he was a great friend. We lost touch but every now and then would talk…he was always there to help and I regret not keeping contact with him. He always made me laugh even when the two of us were facing some of lives downs. We would get our work done quickly and played a lot of two-handed euchre and dominoes together when we were caught up. He talked about his daughters and Nancy and loved them so much. He was such a great guy, and I feel so blessed to have known him. Till we meet again, Steve, rip. Teresa