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William Hunter

[July 06, 2009]  William E. Hunter, 82, of Lincoln, died at his home on Saturday, July 4, 2009, surrounded by the love of his family.

Visitation will be 4-7 p.m. Tuesday at Holland Barry and Bennett Funeral Home. His funeral will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday at the funeral home, with Pastor Scott Moore officiating.

Burial will follow in Camp Butler National Cemetery, Riverton.

Mr. Hunter retired from the Logan County Highway Department after many years of service.

He served in the U.S. Navy on PT Boat 151 in the Pacific during World War II.

He was born Sept. 1, 1926, in Middletown to Edward and Helen Rhoades Hunter. He married Beulah M. Dennison on May 25, 1949, in Lincoln.

He is survived by his wife, of Lincoln; five children, Dale (and Lynn) Hunter of Lewisville, Texas, Earlene Lucas of Pekin, William E. Hunter Jr. of Lincoln, Ruth Ann (and David) Kaesebier of Broadwell and Tami (and Scott) Moore of Heartland, Wis.; 11 grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren; one brother; and four sisters.

He was preceded in death by two brothers, two sisters and a son-in-law, Lee Lucas.

He was a member of Lincoln Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 1756 and served as a past post commander and past district commander. He also was a member of Middletown American Legion Post 672, Lincoln Eagles Lodge Post 2978, Lincoln Masonic Lodge 210 and the 40&8 Lodge 985.

In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to Lincoln VFW Post 1756, 915 Fifth St., Lincoln, IL 62656; or to Memorial Home Hospice, 720 N. Bond St., Springfield, IL 62702. Memorial donations will also be accepted at Holland Barry and Bennett Funeral Home.

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