He was born and lived most of his life Auburn, NY, the son of Edward and Kathryn (Deering) Hunter. He was a proud graduate of Dunbar High School, as well as a retired employee of International Paper. Robert Hunter, born August 5, 1920, noted scion of Mobile and a pillar of society, peacefully shuffled off his mortal coil on June 3, 2012 at the home in which he was born and raised his family. Robert Hunter, the poet and writer who provided the Grateful Dead with many of their vivid and enduring lyrics, died Monday night. The Los Angeles Times compared his lyrical aesthetic to that of Bob Dylan and Randy Newman, and wrote he was one of the few lyricists who "delved into the unique characteristics of the American psyche". The family will receive friends from 3:00 - 3:50 PM at Mintz Baptist Church prior to the graveside service. Listen to this story. Family and friends can send flowers and/or light a candle as a loving gesture for their loved one. Hunter spent the next few years in foster homes before returning to live with his mother. He was born on August 19, 1992. The Dead would then craft the music around Hunters lyrics, often fine-tuning songs on the road. Please accept Echovitas sincere condolences. He was born January 6, 1939, in Brownsville, TN, to Francis and Robert W. Hunter Sr. Bill On February 5, 2023, Robert "Bob" Hunter Moore, loving husband, and father of two children, passed away at the age of 82. Robert Albert Hunter III, aka H age 53 born October 4, 1967, went home to be with the lord on April 29, 2021. Robert was born November 20, 1934. He was born and raised in Dayton, Ohio however resided in San Antonio, Texas for the last 14 years. Bob was a U.S. Army veteran. Bob was a proud graduate of Richview Collegiate Institute and Bowling Green State University (Ohio). Robert and his wife Ellen lived in Connecticut and eventually settled in Eastport. He explained the unexplainable and the words struck deep.. Robert William Bill Hunter Jr., 84, of Mount Ida, AR, passed away peacefully at his home on Feb 15, 2023. Share a memory, offer a condolence. I dont remember if I took it or not, but I said, Im writing the second verse for the song called Dark Star for the Grateful Dead remember that,' Hunter recalled. Garcia invited him to join the band as a lyricist, and Hunter contributed substantially to many of their albums, beginning with Aoxomoxoa in 1969. Robert Rob Hunter, beloved husband of Rachael Hunter, passed away suddenly on Wednesday, February 9, 2011 at the age of 57 years. Robert Hunter, born August 5, 1920, noted scion of Mobile and a pillar of society, peacefully shuffled off his mortal coil on June 3, 2012 at the home in which he was born and raised his family. [16], Hunter's participation in the Grateful Dead was dominated by his collaboration with Garcia, based on, according to McNally, "friendship, common experience, Hunter's extraordinary capacity for empathy, and his sterling ability to translate that into lyrics. Robert Hunter was born November 14, 1979 to Brenda Hunter and the late LeRoy Hunter, Jr. Both homeless for a time, they lived out of their cars, parking them side-by-side in a Palo Alto, California, vacant lot. June 16, 2022. Hear your loved one's obituary. Robert Hunter's passing has been publicly announced by Strasser-Roller Funeral Home in Antigo, WI. He attended the University of Connecticut for a year before returning to Palo Alto, where he became friends with Jerry Garcia. View memory board. Hunter had moved to New Mexico by the time Garcia, Bob Weir, Bill Kreutzmann, Phil Lesh and Ron Pigpen McKernan had formed the Grateful Dead. He was educated in Oxfordshire and immigrated to Canada in 1983 where he began his company, Western HUNTER. As a result, they invited Hunter to join them in San Francisco to be their lyricist. Bob was the beloved husband of Bonnie Hunter (nee McCrae) for over 31 years. Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may Robert Hunter, of Columbus, Ohio passed away on Wednesday, December 29, 2021. He performed "Ripple" from the Grateful Dead's album American Beauty. Bob was an intellectual and I cant tell you that there are a lot of intellectuals in the rock and roll business. Robert Hunter, born August 5, 1920, noted scion of Mobile and a pillar of society, peacefully shuffled off his mortal coil on June 3, 2012 at the home in which he was born and raised his family. Robert Hunter's passing has been publicly announced by Strasser-Roller Funeral Home in Antigo, WI. Dearly loved son of the late Clare and Tony. Robert Lee Hunter Obituary. After all, he is who he is.. Much loved brother and brother-in-law of Meg and Trevor; Jude and Martin. There are no known survivors. For his fans that have loved and supported him all these years, take comfort in knowing that his words are all around us, and in that way his is never truly gone. WebRobert Hunter Obituary With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Robert Hunter (High Point, North Carolina), who passed away on September 2, 2022. Robert Hunter. What we were doing was almost sacred. [14] In 2004 he opened most of the summer tour of the Dead (a group made up of former Grateful Dead members). The 500 Greatest Songs of All Time Service entrusted to Butler Funeral Home, 401 W. Roseboro Street, Roseboro, NC. Robert Hunter, photographed at the Grateful Dead's rehearsal studio, Club Front, in Nov. 1977 in San Rafael, California. It was in the latter location, he told The Associated Press in 2006, that he received his greatest songwriting compliment, from a man who had no idea who he was. Share obituary. [3] Upon his death, Rolling Stone described him as "one of rock's most ambitious and dazzling lyricists". Hunters survivors include his wife and daughter Kate. Analyzing his lyrics became a popular exercise among the band's fans, something Hunter took pride in. One of Hunters most memorable songs for the Dead was Playing in the Band, co-written with Weir and Hart. Visitation Friday, 12-7pm, at Poole. ROBERT HUNTER. He retired as a well tender for Peoples Natural Gas Co. and on February 2, 2022 Bob was honored and awarded for being the longest member of the Monongahela VFW Post 1409 with 60 years of selfless service and dedication to the club. Son of Robert Lawson Hunter and Emily (Micek) Hunter, brother to Elizabeth (Marcheterre). Division of the Army (ski troops in Italy) during WWII and was recalled during the Korean War to serve in Bobby Hunter, 58, of Lakewood, New Jersey passed away after a long battle with Huntingtons Disease, on September 11 th, 2022, at the Leisure Chateau.Bobby was born on February 21 st, 1964 to loving parents Joan and Robert W. Hunter, in Frankfurt, Germany where his father was stationed.Bobby lived in [1], Hunter was born Robert Burns on June 23, 1941 in Arroyo Grande, California, near San Luis Obispo. Robert's Obituary. He was born on August 19, 1992. Division of the Army (ski troops in Italy) during WWII and was recalled during the Korean War to serve in Leave a sympathy Hunter and wife Dorothy of Lawrence, PA and two nephews Phillip Hunter of Bethel Park and Alexander Hunter in Lawrence. [6] Hunter's father was an alcoholic, who deserted the family when Hunter was seven, according to Grateful Dead chronicler Dennis McNally. He was born on August 19, 1992. Arrangements are pending with Haynes Mortuary, Inc. With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Robert Lee Hunter of Marietta, Georgia, who passed away on January 14, 2022. Hunter Obituary. WebRobert Dwight Hunter, age 87, of Carmel, Indiana passed away on Friday, August 12, 2022. He was a proud graduate of Dunbar High School, as well as a retired employee of International Paper. Copyright 2023 Penske Business Media, LLC. Rob was born in Birmingham, England to Robert and Gene Hunter. Arrangements by Mays Funeral Home, Calais & Eastport. We are sad to announce that on September 5, 2022, at the age of 73, Robert Allen Hunter (Lake Jackson, Texas) passed away. Robert. If your cup is full, may it be again. ROBERT HUNTER OBITUARY. Joy Baptist Church in Trussviille; burial in Trussville Community Cemetery. However, he eventually decided he could only work with Garcia, and the duo wrote numerous songs together over the next 25 years. Robert. Ed Perlstein/Redferns hide caption We are sad to announce that on April 16, 2022 we had to say goodbye to Robert Hunter (Clinton, New Jersey), born in Baltimore, Maryland. "[5] The band's composition methods were varied. WebObituary. Service is Sat., Oct. 17, 2020, 12 pm, at Mt. Friends will be received on Wednesday April 6th from 2-4 and 6-8 pm in the Marshall Marra Funeral Home, 216 Chess St., Monongahela, 724-258-6767 where services will begin at 9am on Thursday with [1] [4] [5] He was a great-great grandson of the Romantic poet Robert Burns, according to Charles Perry. HUNTER, age 92, died Sunday, November 6, 2010 in Houston, Texas. Editors picks Leave a sympathy A graveside service will be held at 4:00 PM Sunday, September 19 at Mintz Baptist Church Cemetery with Dr. Ronald Ginn officiating. Robert Howard Hunter Robert Bob Hunter, 77, of Bethlehem Township, New Jersey passed away at his home on Saturday April 16, 2022. Robert Hunter Sr. Was the first person I meet. Around 1962, Hunter volunteered for psychedelic chemical experiments at Stanford University, research covertly sponsored by the CIA in its MKULTRA program: others participants included Ken Kesey and Allen Ginsberg. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family. [29] In the same year, Hunter wrote lyrics for 7 Walkers' debut album, including "Louisiana Rain", "Chingo", and "Sue From Bogalusa". We loved Bob Hunter and will miss him unimaginably, Grateful Dead drummer Mickey Hart said, adding the lyricist was a visionary wordsmith extraordinaire.. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Robert Hunter to show In the years after, he wrote songs with Elvis Costello, Bruce Hornsby, country singer Jim Lauderdale and Dead drummer Mickey Hart. Joy Baptist Church in Trussviille; burial in Trussville Community Cemetery. Family and friends are coming together online to create a special keepsake. It is with great sadness the family of Bob Hunter announces his passing on February 25, 2021 at the age of 84; at Strathmere Lodge. Obituary information for Craig Robert Hunter Sign In Craig Robert Hunter August 5, 1959 - May 2, 2022 Share Obituary: Tribute Wall 22 Obituary & Events Share a memory Plant a tree Share a memory of Craig Robert Hunter Plant a tree in memory of Craig An environmentally friendly option Plant a tree 2 trees planted in memory of Craig ROBERT HUNTER OBITUARY. Mr. Robert Louis Hunter, Sr., 88 of Roseboro passed away at his home on Thursday, September 16, 2021 surrounded by his family. He had recent surgery before his death. From Hunter and Garcia's collaboration came many of the songs McNally calls the band's masterpieces, including "Ripple", "Brokedown Palace", and "Attics of My Life". WebRobert Hunter Obituary With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Robert Hunter (High Point, North Carolina), who passed away on September 2, 2022. Buck was born to the late Lillie Bell Hunter and Nelson Ray Howard, Sr on March 20, 1940 in Shreveport, LA. A memorial service will be held at the Bob and Shirley Hunter Welcome Center on the ACU Campus at 2:00pm on Saturday April 29th, Hunter toyed with becoming a novelist himself but music called and by his senior year of high school he was playing trumpet in a fusion Dixieland-rock band. WebObituary. Robert is preceded in death by his father Robert Hunter Jr., his uncle Richard Lacy, and maternal grandmother Pattie Lacy. Proud father of Bob Hunter Jr., Bill (Harriet) Hunter, the late infant son Brian Hunter, and stepfather of WebRobert "Bill" William Hunter Jr. enero 6, 1939 febrero 15, 2023. Once asked by The Associated Press who his influences were, he laughed and replied that, just to throw people off, he would often cite both the great 19th century theatrical songwriting team of Gilbert and Sullivan and the American folk music balladeer Woody Guthrie. Joy Baptist Church in Trussviille; burial in Trussville Community Cemetery. 6:00 PM-8:00 PM, Funeral Service It gets to wearin thin., Another song, Ripple, which was set to a maddening beautiful melody that Garcia composed on guitar, contains the lines Hunter once said he was most proud of: Reach out your hand, if your cup be empty. [27] Hunter later said that working with Lauderdale was a productive experience, as they both liked working quickly, and wrote an album in a couple of days. WebRobert Allen Hunter Obituary. To send flowers Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family. Bob was in the 10th Mt. Bob was in the 10th Mt. WebRobert Dwight Hunter, age 87, of Carmel, Indiana passed away on Friday, August 12, 2022. Hunter was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame with the Grateful Dead in 1994, and is the only non-performer to be inducted as a member of a band. We were brothers in that sense. His lyrics heard in everything from early Dead classics like Dark Star and China Cat Sunflower and proceeding through Uncle Johns Band, Box of Rain, Scarlet Begonias, and Touch of Gray were as much a part of the band as Jerry Garcias singing and guitar. Hart would join soon after. Majoring in History, English and Education, Bob graduated from Davidson College in 1962 where he was a member of the Visitation Robert A. [32][33] In 2013, Hunter received the Lifetime Achievement Award from the Americana Music Association. Bob is survived by a step son, John K. Balchik of Madison, TN and a step daughter, Janet M. Galaski of Monongahela; three step grandchildren, Brittany M. (Jerod) Smith of Irwin, Jennifer (Dr. Stuart) Simko of Greenville, SC and Christopher Weschler of Ladson, SC; four step great grandchildren Brielle and Cassidy Smith and Pippa and Carrington Simko, a brother Richard B. Considered one of rocks most ambitious and dazzling lyricists, Hunter was the literary counterpoint to the bands musical experimentation. Ed Perlstein/Redferns hide caption Other times, songs would just pour out of him, like a stunningly fruitful day in London where, with the help of a bottle of Retsina, he wrote Ripple, Brokedown Palace and To Lay Me Down. He also often found inspiration in unlikely places: He wrote Playing In the Band to the sound of the water pump on Mickey Harts ranch, while Fire on the Mountain was also written at the ranch, inspired by a literal fire on the mountain in the distance. Sit back picture yourself swooping up a shell of purple with foam crests of crystal drops soft nigh they fall unto the sea of morning creep-very-softly mist and then sort of cascade tinkley-bell like (must I take you by the hand, every so slowly type) and then conglomerate suddenly into a peal of silver vibrant uncomprehendingly, blood singingly, joyously resounding bells By my faith if this be insanity, then for the love of God permit me to remain insane. Select boxes below to reduce the number of results. All of those stories he seasoned with a poetic skill some would say rivaled even that of Bob Dylan, with whom he sometimes collaborated. Grateful Dead Album Guide Division of the Army (ski troops in Italy) during WWII and was recalled during the Korean War to serve in Robert A. Friends will be received on Wednesday April 6th from 2-4 and 6-8 pm in the Marshall Marra Funeral Home, 216 Chess St., Monongahela, 724-258-6767 where services will begin at 9am on Thursday with Deacon Al Poroda officiating. Listen to this story. Here is Robert Hunters obituary. Set up, like a bowlin pin. Hunter Obituary. Wyatt was born in Hampton, VA on April 18, 1969. WebObituary. Wyatt grew up as a military brat; his family moved to Stuttgart, Germany when he was a young child, and he spent ten formative years there. WebHe was preceded in death by his wife Margaret (Micak) Hunter who died August 15, 2014 and a daughter, Kathleen Balchik-Weschler March 13, 2006. As the Deads lyricist, Hunter would hand stacks of songs to Garcia who would go through them, pick the ones he liked and offer Hunter fairly blunt notes and instructions (for instance, Garcia didnt want anything with expressly political themes). During one session, Hunter began writing lyrics to accompany an instrumental the band was working on; the result, Dark Star, was both a landmark for the band and also the official start of Hunters new role as the lyricist in residence. Once I started believing in that band, I thought, were going to go the distance., The role completely recast Hunters life goals. Truckin, arguably Hunter and the groups best known song (and the one containing the memorable line, What a long, strange trip its been) was designated a national treasure in 1997 by the Library of Congress. Wyatt's obituary. Bob was born on February 16, 1945 in Baltimore, Maryland to loving parents Harriet and Arthur Hunter. "[14] Hunter was famously averse to explaining his lyrics and avoided interviews. WebClipping found in Shepherdstown Register in Shepherdstown, West Virginia on Apr 6, 1916. With Truckin' for instance, Hunter recalled, It took me a couple months to write and it maybe took em about half an hour to put it together.. [6] Hunter's father was an alcoholic, who deserted the family when Hunter was seven, according to Grateful Dead chronicler Dennis McNally. He was a graduate of Saegertown High School and was employed as a truck driver for various Visitation Friday, 12-7pm, at Poole. He graduated from Deer Valley High Robert Robbie Hunter Martin, a native of Ascension Parish and resident of St. Amant died on Friday, November 18, 2022 at 8:03AM, at the age of 21 years. Please accept Echovitas sincere condolences. He and his wife Marilyn were married on James Robert Hunter 02/27/1947 05/18/2022 James Robert Hunter, age 75, of Cary, North Carolina passed away on Wednesday, May 18, 2022. Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.kraeercoralsprings.com for the Hunter Bobby Bob Ray Hunter, beloved husband, father, grandfather, and great grandfather went home to be with our Lord on September 8, 2022. Robert Lee Hunter Jr., was born August 7, 1965 to Robert Hunter Sr. and Edna Hunter. Robert Hunter, the poet and writer who provided the Grateful Dead with many of their vivid and enduring lyrics, died Monday night. September 24, 2019 at 8:26 p.m. Robert Hunter, the man behind the poetic and mystical words for many of the Grateful Deads finest songs, has died at age 78. He was born in Charleroi on August 6, 1940, a son of the late Clarence and Emma Hunter. He was so kind and friendly to me. I'll take my typewriter and no telling what'll come out. [33], Dennis McNally, author of a history of the Grateful Dead, said the band only "developed their potential for greatness" after they made Hunter their main lyricist. Stephen, China Cat Sunflower and Alligator which he sent to Garcia, who encouraged him to return to San Francisco and join the Dead as their lyricist. ROBERT A. Besides his parents, he was predeceased by his brother John He was born January 6, 1939, in Brownsville, TN, to Francis and Robert W. Hunter Sr. Bill was predeceased by both of his parents, his two sisters, Lilly Martha Barnett and Gwynne R Boarers, and his wife, Jane Adair Hunter. Robert E. "Joker" Hunter, MPA March 28, 2020 Robert E. "Joker" Hunter, MPA, 85, passed away peacefully at home on Saturday, March 28th. Related Please accept Echovitas sincere condolences. there was a time I felt this was the way the world would be going in a spiritual way, and we were an important part of that. A memorial service will be held at the Bob and Shirley Hunter Welcome Center on the ACU Campus at 2:00pm on Saturday April 29th, Obituary for Robert W. Hunter No cause of death was provided. Messages run for up to one year and you Hunter of Willard, Ohio. WebObituary of Robert J. In 2013, he went on his last solo tour as a result of medical bills; the year before he had had a spinal abscess and, by his own admission, hit the road to help pay his medical bills. Other of Hunters most memorable Grateful Dead songs include It Must Have Been the Roses, Terrapin Station, The Days Between, Brown Eyed Women, Jack Straw, Friend of the Devil, Box of Rain, Uncle Johns Band and Black Muddy River.. Memorial Oaks Funeral Home & Cemetery. EN EL CUIDADO DE. Robert Rob Hunter, beloved husband of Rachael Hunter, passed away suddenly on Wednesday, February 9, 2011 at the age of 57 years. WebObituary of Robert Gordon HUNTER. Starting with Silvio, the two co-wrote many songs on Dylans Together Through Life in 2009. All Rights reserved. Robert accepted Christ as his personal Savior at an early age under the Leadership of Rev. Robert Hunter, the poet and writer who provided the Grateful Dead with many of their vivid and enduring lyrics, died Monday night. Hunter died at his home in San Rafael, California on September 23, 2019. He was seen occasionally playing solo acoustic guitar and performing his classic works, as well as newer songs. [26] Hunter co-wrote the songs for two Jim Lauderdale albums Patchwork River (2010) and Carolina Moonrise (2012). Send flowers. In this time of grief please celebrate him the way you all know how, by being together and listening to the music. Stephen. Garcia then asked him to return to the San Francisco Bay Area and write for the band. 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Robert and his wife Ellen lived in Connecticut and eventually settled in Eastport. Robert Albert Hunter III, aka H age 53 born October 4, 1967, went home to be with the lord on April 29, 2021. Robert and his wife Ellen lived in Connecticut and eventually settled in Eastport. We are sad to announce that on September 5, 2022, at the age of 73, Robert Allen Hunter (Lake Jackson, Texas) passed away. [13] Many of these pieces were written by Hunter and would go on to become enduring folk songs; according to McNally, pieces such as "Ripple" grew to be "part of the American canon. Enter He was born in Diboll, Texas, on July 23, 1918 to the late Clarence and Ethel Hunter. Hes got a way with words and I do too, Dylan told Rolling Stone magazine in 2009. Events Arrangements for Robert Hunter are currently pending. Son of Robert Lawson Hunter and Emily (Micek) Hunter, brother to Elizabeth (Marcheterre). Garden Aud., Vancouver Canada, Robert F. 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