Dr. David Lee Hunter peacefully passed away at his home on Thursday June 24, 2021. He was the son of Annie Lee Hunter and David Ellison. He was raised by his mother in the Charlotte area and graduated from Second Ward High School in 1951.
After graduating from high school, he matriculated at Johnson C. Smith University to pursue a degree in Mathematics. After his second year, he interrupted his college program to serve two years in the US Army. While in the army, he married his high school sweetheart Margaret Alice Plair. To that union were born two children, Karen Leslie Hunter and Jocelyn Janine Hunter. After the two-year stint in the military, David returned to Johnson C. Smith University to complete a bachelor's degree in mathematics. He earned a master's degree in Mathematics from Atlanta University and then earned a doctoral degree in Education from Nova University in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.
David was employed to teach Mathematics at Carver College in 1957. He went from Carver College to Mecklenburg College and in 1963 he began his career at Central Piedmont Community College (CPCC).
David's first role at CPCC was as an instructor of Mathematics. He was promoted to Chairman of the Department of Mathematics, then Coordinator of the College Transfer program, to Director of Personnel and finally Dean of Arts and Sciences. He retired from CPCC in September of 1995. In 1999, CPCC dedicated the David L. Hunter Science Laboratories in his honor. In 2008, he was named Professor Emeritus, Central Piedmont Community College.
During David's career at CPCC he was active in many professional organizations: Member, Board of Directors – Carolinas Chapter of the American Red Cross; Member, Board of Directors – Communities in Schools; Vice Chair – Southeastern Section of the American Mathematics Association, just to name a few.
He was active in many social organizations: Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Charlotte Golfing Seniors, and the Swanks Social Club as well as many others. In addition, David always maintained an active church life.
David was devoted to God and his family. He was also devoted to educating children and young adults. He enjoyed golf and chess as well as a good laugh, many of which were initiated by his wit. He was steadfast and always ready to lend a hand.
Dr. David Lee Hunter was predeceased by his wife of 44 years, Margaret P. Hunter and his parents, Annie Lee Hunter and David Ellison. He leaves to cherish his life his daughters, Karen L. Hunter and Jocelyn J. Hunter; sisters Barbara (Lathan) Phillips and Delois Jules; devoted cousin Chauncey (Regina) Jones III; dear friend Ernestine Frye and a host of other relatives and friends.
Funeral service for close family and friends: lexander Funeral Home, 1424 Statesville Avenue Charlotte NC 28206.
Burial: Forest Lawn Cemetery West
The family of Dr. David Hunter is especially grateful for the support and care from Hospice and Palliative Care Charlotte Region.
In lieu of flowers, please consider a gift to the CPCC foundation in honor of Dr. David L. Hunter. The web address is https://www.cpccfoundation.org or mail to: Central Piedmont Community College Foundation PO Box 35009 Charlotte NC 28235-5
Professional services entrusted to Alexander Funeral Home
1424 STATESVILLE AVE
CHARLOTTE, North Carolina 28206
After graduating from high school, he matriculated at Johnson C. Smith University to pursue a degree in Mathematics. After his second year, he interrupted his college program to serve two years in the US Army. While in the army, he married his high school sweetheart Margaret Alice Plair. To that union were born two children, Karen Leslie Hunter and Jocelyn Janine Hunter. After the two-year stint in the military, David returned to Johnson C. Smith University to complete a bachelor's degree in mathematics. He earned a master's degree in Mathematics from Atlanta University and then earned a doctoral degree in Education from Nova University in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.
David was employed to teach Mathematics at Carver College in 1957. He went from Carver College to Mecklenburg College and in 1963 he began his career at Central Piedmont Community College (CPCC).
David's first role at CPCC was as an instructor of Mathematics. He was promoted to Chairman of the Department of Mathematics, then Coordinator of the College Transfer program, to Director of Personnel and finally Dean of Arts and Sciences. He retired from CPCC in September of 1995. In 1999, CPCC dedicated the David L. Hunter Science Laboratories in his honor. In 2008, he was named Professor Emeritus, Central Piedmont Community College.
During David's career at CPCC he was active in many professional organizations: Member, Board of Directors – Carolinas Chapter of the American Red Cross; Member, Board of Directors – Communities in Schools; Vice Chair – Southeastern Section of the American Mathematics Association, just to name a few.
He was active in many social organizations: Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Charlotte Golfing Seniors, and the Swanks Social Club as well as many others. In addition, David always maintained an active church life.
David was devoted to God and his family. He was also devoted to educating children and young adults. He enjoyed golf and chess as well as a good laugh, many of which were initiated by his wit. He was steadfast and always ready to lend a hand.
Dr. David Lee Hunter was predeceased by his wife of 44 years, Margaret P. Hunter and his parents, Annie Lee Hunter and David Ellison. He leaves to cherish his life his daughters, Karen L. Hunter and Jocelyn J. Hunter; sisters Barbara (Lathan) Phillips and Delois Jules; devoted cousin Chauncey (Regina) Jones III; dear friend Ernestine Frye and a host of other relatives and friends.
Funeral service for close family and friends: lexander Funeral Home, 1424 Statesville Avenue Charlotte NC 28206.
Burial: Forest Lawn Cemetery West
The family of Dr. David Hunter is especially grateful for the support and care from Hospice and Palliative Care Charlotte Region.
In lieu of flowers, please consider a gift to the CPCC foundation in honor of Dr. David L. Hunter. The web address is https://www.cpccfoundation.org or mail to: Central Piedmont Community College Foundation PO Box 35009 Charlotte NC 28235-5
Professional services entrusted to Alexander Funeral Home
1424 STATESVILLE AVE
CHARLOTTE, North Carolina 28206
Dr. David Lee Hunter peacefully passed away at his home on Thursday June 24, 2021. He was the son of Annie Lee Hunter and David Ellison. He was raised by his mother in the Charlotte area and graduated from Second Ward High School in 1951.
After graduating from high school, he matriculated at Johnson C. Smith University to pursue a degree in Mathematics. After his second year, he interrupted his college program to serve two years in the US Army. While in the army, he married his high school sweetheart Margaret Alice Plair. To that union were born two children, Karen Leslie Hunter and Jocelyn Janine Hunter. After the two-year stint in the military, David returned to Johnson C. Smith University to complete a bachelor's degree in mathematics. He earned a master's degree in Mathematics from Atlanta University and then earned a doctoral degree in Education from Nova University in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.
David was employed to teach Mathematics at Carver College in 1957. He went from Carver College to Mecklenburg College and in 1963 he began his career at Central Piedmont Community College (CPCC).
David's first role at CPCC was as an instructor of Mathematics. He was promoted to Chairman of the Department of Mathematics, then Coordinator of the College Transfer program, to Director of Personnel and finally Dean of Arts and Sciences. He retired from CPCC in September of 1995. In 1999, CPCC dedicated the David L. Hunter Science Laboratories in his honor. In 2008, he was named Professor Emeritus, Central Piedmont Community College.
During David's career at CPCC he was active in many professional organizations: Member, Board of Directors – Carolinas Chapter of the American Red Cross; Member, Board of Directors – Communities in Schools; Vice Chair – Southeastern Section of the American Mathematics Association, just to name a few.
He was active in many social organizations: Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Charlotte Golfing Seniors, and the Swanks Social Club as well as many others. In addition, David always maintained an active church life.
David was devoted to God and his family. He was also devoted to educating children and young adults. He enjoyed golf and chess as well as a good laugh, many of which were initiated by his wit. He was steadfast and always ready to lend a hand.
Dr. David Lee Hunter was predeceased by his wife of 44 years, Margaret P. Hunter and his parents, Annie Lee Hunter and David Ellison. He leaves to cherish his life his daughters, Karen L. Hunter and Jocelyn J. Hunter; sisters Barbara (Lathan) Phillips and Delois Jules; devoted cousin Chauncey (Regina) Jones III; dear friend Ernestine Frye and a host of other relatives and friends.
Funeral service for close family and friends: lexander Funeral Home, 1424 Statesville Avenue Charlotte NC 28206.
Burial: Forest Lawn Cemetery West
The family of Dr. David Hunter is especially grateful for the support and care from Hospice and Palliative Care Charlotte Region.
In lieu of flowers, please consider a gift to the CPCC foundation in honor of Dr. David L. Hunter. The web address is https://www.cpccfoundation.org or mail to: Central Piedmont Community College Foundation PO Box 35009 Charlotte NC 28235-5
Professional services entrusted to Alexander Funeral Home
1424 STATESVILLE AVE
CHARLOTTE, North Carolina 28206
After graduating from high school, he matriculated at Johnson C. Smith University to pursue a degree in Mathematics. After his second year, he interrupted his college program to serve two years in the US Army. While in the army, he married his high school sweetheart Margaret Alice Plair. To that union were born two children, Karen Leslie Hunter and Jocelyn Janine Hunter. After the two-year stint in the military, David returned to Johnson C. Smith University to complete a bachelor's degree in mathematics. He earned a master's degree in Mathematics from Atlanta University and then earned a doctoral degree in Education from Nova University in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.
David was employed to teach Mathematics at Carver College in 1957. He went from Carver College to Mecklenburg College and in 1963 he began his career at Central Piedmont Community College (CPCC).
David's first role at CPCC was as an instructor of Mathematics. He was promoted to Chairman of the Department of Mathematics, then Coordinator of the College Transfer program, to Director of Personnel and finally Dean of Arts and Sciences. He retired from CPCC in September of 1995. In 1999, CPCC dedicated the David L. Hunter Science Laboratories in his honor. In 2008, he was named Professor Emeritus, Central Piedmont Community College.
During David's career at CPCC he was active in many professional organizations: Member, Board of Directors – Carolinas Chapter of the American Red Cross; Member, Board of Directors – Communities in Schools; Vice Chair – Southeastern Section of the American Mathematics Association, just to name a few.
He was active in many social organizations: Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Charlotte Golfing Seniors, and the Swanks Social Club as well as many others. In addition, David always maintained an active church life.
David was devoted to God and his family. He was also devoted to educating children and young adults. He enjoyed golf and chess as well as a good laugh, many of which were initiated by his wit. He was steadfast and always ready to lend a hand.
Dr. David Lee Hunter was predeceased by his wife of 44 years, Margaret P. Hunter and his parents, Annie Lee Hunter and David Ellison. He leaves to cherish his life his daughters, Karen L. Hunter and Jocelyn J. Hunter; sisters Barbara (Lathan) Phillips and Delois Jules; devoted cousin Chauncey (Regina) Jones III; dear friend Ernestine Frye and a host of other relatives and friends.
Funeral service for close family and friends: lexander Funeral Home, 1424 Statesville Avenue Charlotte NC 28206.
Burial: Forest Lawn Cemetery West
The family of Dr. David Hunter is especially grateful for the support and care from Hospice and Palliative Care Charlotte Region.
In lieu of flowers, please consider a gift to the CPCC foundation in honor of Dr. David L. Hunter. The web address is https://www.cpccfoundation.org or mail to: Central Piedmont Community College Foundation PO Box 35009 Charlotte NC 28235-5
Professional services entrusted to Alexander Funeral Home
1424 STATESVILLE AVE
CHARLOTTE, North Carolina 28206
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