In memory of Robert Marshall Hunter, born April 14th, 1916 in Cranston, R.I. to Thomas Marshall and Eva Mae Goff Hunter, died May 17th, 2011 in the care of Hospice in Inverness, FL.
He leaves behind three daughters; Marilynn E. Green, Margaret M. Kurilla and Barbara D. Becker; 8 grandchildren, 16 great grandchildren and 4 great great grandchildren.
He lived in Cranston, R.I. and Buzzard Bay, Cape Cod, MA where he met Edna Cockcroft through a mutual friend. They married June 17th, 1937 and live in Greenwood, R.I. He served in the US Navy during WWII. He moved to Largo, FL in 1945, later moved to Clearwater after building a house on Belleair Road on five acres and had chickens, pigs, goats, ducks, cats and dogs for a short period. He lived on Lake Tarpon where he built a house after selling the one on Belleair Rd. After selling that home, he moved to Port Richey for a few years and then to Hernando.
While living in Greenwood, R.I. where he built a home, he became an honorary member of the Greenwood Volunteer Fire Dept. After coming to FL and learning the carpentry trade, he became a licensed general contractor building homes that he had designed under the name of "Midas Homes". He was known as one of the top grade builders in Pinellas County. After closing his business in the 60's, he owned and operated a Texaco Service Station on Patricia in Dunedin for a short period before he obtained his license in real estate.
He was very active in the Elk's and the Power Squadron in Clearwater in the 50's and 60's. He loved animals, boating and fishing. He and Edna were active bowlers and won many trophies. They both RV'd around the U.S. until he was widowed in 1997 and then still continued for a short time by himself. He was a member of the Sunshine Motor Home Club and the Coachman's Motor Home Club. After an illness that he could no longer live alone, he went to live with his daughter.
A great father, grandfather and great grandfather that will be truly missed. We love you.
Sylvan Abbey Funeral Home
He leaves behind three daughters; Marilynn E. Green, Margaret M. Kurilla and Barbara D. Becker; 8 grandchildren, 16 great grandchildren and 4 great great grandchildren.
He lived in Cranston, R.I. and Buzzard Bay, Cape Cod, MA where he met Edna Cockcroft through a mutual friend. They married June 17th, 1937 and live in Greenwood, R.I. He served in the US Navy during WWII. He moved to Largo, FL in 1945, later moved to Clearwater after building a house on Belleair Road on five acres and had chickens, pigs, goats, ducks, cats and dogs for a short period. He lived on Lake Tarpon where he built a house after selling the one on Belleair Rd. After selling that home, he moved to Port Richey for a few years and then to Hernando.
While living in Greenwood, R.I. where he built a home, he became an honorary member of the Greenwood Volunteer Fire Dept. After coming to FL and learning the carpentry trade, he became a licensed general contractor building homes that he had designed under the name of "Midas Homes". He was known as one of the top grade builders in Pinellas County. After closing his business in the 60's, he owned and operated a Texaco Service Station on Patricia in Dunedin for a short period before he obtained his license in real estate.
He was very active in the Elk's and the Power Squadron in Clearwater in the 50's and 60's. He loved animals, boating and fishing. He and Edna were active bowlers and won many trophies. They both RV'd around the U.S. until he was widowed in 1997 and then still continued for a short time by himself. He was a member of the Sunshine Motor Home Club and the Coachman's Motor Home Club. After an illness that he could no longer live alone, he went to live with his daughter.
A great father, grandfather and great grandfather that will be truly missed. We love you.
Sylvan Abbey Funeral Home
In memory of Robert Marshall Hunter, born April 14th, 1916 in Cranston, R.I. to Thomas Marshall and Eva Mae Goff Hunter, died May 17th, 2011 in the care of Hospice in Inverness, FL.
He leaves behind three daughters; Marilynn E. Green, Margaret M. Kurilla and Barbara D. Becker; 8 grandchildren, 16 great grandchildren and 4 great great grandchildren.
He lived in Cranston, R.I. and Buzzard Bay, Cape Cod, MA where he met Edna Cockcroft through a mutual friend. They married June 17th, 1937 and live in Greenwood, R.I. He served in the US Navy during WWII. He moved to Largo, FL in 1945, later moved to Clearwater after building a house on Belleair Road on five acres and had chickens, pigs, goats, ducks, cats and dogs for a short period. He lived on Lake Tarpon where he built a house after selling the one on Belleair Rd. After selling that home, he moved to Port Richey for a few years and then to Hernando.
While living in Greenwood, R.I. where he built a home, he became an honorary member of the Greenwood Volunteer Fire Dept. After coming to FL and learning the carpentry trade, he became a licensed general contractor building homes that he had designed under the name of "Midas Homes". He was known as one of the top grade builders in Pinellas County. After closing his business in the 60's, he owned and operated a Texaco Service Station on Patricia in Dunedin for a short period before he obtained his license in real estate.
He was very active in the Elk's and the Power Squadron in Clearwater in the 50's and 60's. He loved animals, boating and fishing. He and Edna were active bowlers and won many trophies. They both RV'd around the U.S. until he was widowed in 1997 and then still continued for a short time by himself. He was a member of the Sunshine Motor Home Club and the Coachman's Motor Home Club. After an illness that he could no longer live alone, he went to live with his daughter.
A great father, grandfather and great grandfather that will be truly missed. We love you.
Sylvan Abbey Funeral Home
He leaves behind three daughters; Marilynn E. Green, Margaret M. Kurilla and Barbara D. Becker; 8 grandchildren, 16 great grandchildren and 4 great great grandchildren.
He lived in Cranston, R.I. and Buzzard Bay, Cape Cod, MA where he met Edna Cockcroft through a mutual friend. They married June 17th, 1937 and live in Greenwood, R.I. He served in the US Navy during WWII. He moved to Largo, FL in 1945, later moved to Clearwater after building a house on Belleair Road on five acres and had chickens, pigs, goats, ducks, cats and dogs for a short period. He lived on Lake Tarpon where he built a house after selling the one on Belleair Rd. After selling that home, he moved to Port Richey for a few years and then to Hernando.
While living in Greenwood, R.I. where he built a home, he became an honorary member of the Greenwood Volunteer Fire Dept. After coming to FL and learning the carpentry trade, he became a licensed general contractor building homes that he had designed under the name of "Midas Homes". He was known as one of the top grade builders in Pinellas County. After closing his business in the 60's, he owned and operated a Texaco Service Station on Patricia in Dunedin for a short period before he obtained his license in real estate.
He was very active in the Elk's and the Power Squadron in Clearwater in the 50's and 60's. He loved animals, boating and fishing. He and Edna were active bowlers and won many trophies. They both RV'd around the U.S. until he was widowed in 1997 and then still continued for a short time by himself. He was a member of the Sunshine Motor Home Club and the Coachman's Motor Home Club. After an illness that he could no longer live alone, he went to live with his daughter.
A great father, grandfather and great grandfather that will be truly missed. We love you.
Sylvan Abbey Funeral Home
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