Obituary of Walter Ray Hunter

Manchester, Tennessee - Mr. Walter Ray Hunter, age 84, of Manchester passed from this life on Tuesday, January 11, 2022 at Life Care Center of Tullahoma. He was born November 10, 1937 in Cherry Valley, Arkansas to the late James Allen and Myrtle Worley Hunter. Mr. Hunter retired as a security guard at George Dickel Distillery and was also the plant maintenance supervisor at Wilson Sporting Goods for many years. Mr. Hunter was an active member of the Shriner's for over 50 years. On December 17, 1970, he was raised to a Master Mason and received his 50 year certification on January 1, 2020. He loved working in his garden every year and maintaining the crops that he planted. He was a master wood-worker, cabinet maker and built many homes. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his wife of 60 years, Mary Jo McGough Hunter; brother, Thomas Jefferson Hunter; sisters, Edna Faye Cooper and Alma Louise South. Mr. Hunter is survived by his son, David Ray (Lisa) Hunter; two grandchildren, Heather Hunter and Cody Hunter; sister, Shirley Ann Conner; brothers, James Allen Hunter, Jr, Marvin Eugene Hunter, David Wayne Hunter and Charles Edward Hunter. Graveside service for Mr. Hunter will be held Thursday, January 13, 2022 at 11:00am at Blanton's Chapel Cemetery with Brother Danny Anderson officiating and burial will follow. Central Funeral Home is honored to serve the Hunter family. 931-723-7774