Donald (Donnie) Hunter of Saluda, NC, entered Heavens Gates on Friday December 6, 2019 surrounded by his loving family.Born December 7, 1947 and raised in Hendersonville, NC, he passed just about an hour shy of his 72nd birthday. He co-owned
Quality Sheet Metal for over 25 years with his brother Tommy Hunter. He served in the Army during the Vietnam Conflict.Donnie is survived by his wife of 51 years Linda Pace Hunter and his son Lee Hunter who was faithful to watch all those Tarheel games with his dad the past year. Two grandchildren Jordan and Jackson Hunter and the joy of his life great grand daughter Anna Grace Hunter. A brother Larry Hunter of LA California and special Aunt Burdette Holbert of Hendersonville. In laws are Margaret and Lloyd Morgan, Gwen Garren, Curtis and Levina Pace, Wesley and Jennifer Pace, Anita and Tim Hoots, Melia and Jeff Bradley, Judy Hunter and step dad in law Tom Travers. Special cousins Steve and Terry (Dottie) Gibbs. Many nieces and nephews he held dear to his heart. Preceding him in death were his mother Fern Holbert, his brother Tommy Hunter, nephew Terry Hunter, father in law J.B. Pace and mother in law Charlene Pace Travers, grandparents Gertis and Essie Holbert.Graveside services to be held Sunday December 15, 2019 at 3 pm in Saluda City Cemetery in Saluda, NC.Special thanks to the doctor and staff of Elizabeth House in Flat Rock and Donnie's home visiting nurse Beth.
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