CHARLES INNES HUNTER - age 84, passed away July 31, 2006. Born to Robert and Nellie Hunter on December 19, 1921 in Aberdeen, Scotland. Beloved husband of Kathleen V. Hunter for 57 years. He is survived by 15 nieces and nephews. Charlie immigrated to America in 1927 at the age of 6 with his mother, brother Robert and sister Nellie to join their father in the Corktown area of Detroit. He acquired a love of baseball early and spent summers attending games and rooting for the Detroit Tigers, a passion that stayed with him his whole life. He graduated from the High School of Commerce in 1939, where he excelled as a second baseman for the baseball team. Charlie served his adopted country during World War II with the Air Corps of the U. S. Army in Europe. Upon discharge from the service he attended school to become an electronics technician and excelled as a TV repairman. He spent nearly 30 years working for the Electrical Specialties Company rising from salesman to president when he retired in the mid-1970's. Throughout his life Charlie exemplified the best meaning of the phrase "hail-fellow-well-met". He was a gregarious Scotsman true to his roots, he always had a smile on his face, was genuinely delighted to spend time with his family and friends and never spoke ill of anyone. He loved big band music, had a wonderful sense of humor and was a great fan of Henny Youngman whose one-liners found their way into his everyday conversation. He was a lifelong member of the Elks Club and Lions Club. He will be missed by all who knew and loved him. Visitation Wednesday 3pm until a 7:30pm Funeral Service at the John N. Santeiu & Son Funeral Home, 1139 Inkster Rd. (between Ford Rd. and Cherry Hill). In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Penrickton Center for Blind Children, 26530 Eureka Road, Taylor, MI 48180.

DETROIT FREE PRESS, 2 August 2006