Dennis Edward Hunter 

Dennis Edward Hunter, age 70, departed this life on Wednesday, May 11, 2016. Born in Troy, NY on July 20, 1945, he was the son of the late Robert and Eleanor Hunter. Dennis was a retired businessman and Army Veteran. He was a loving husband, awesome dad, terrific pop-pop, and a one of a kind father-in-law. He loved his family and his country. Dennis enjoyed fishing, horse racing, and movies of all kinds. Dennis leaves behind to cherish his memory, his loving wife, Margaret Hunter; his four children, Mary Jane Torres; Robert (Kelly) Hunter; Rebecca (Micah) Faile; and Melissa (Nic) Bridgers; his brothers, Robert (Betsy) Hunter; Wayne (Maureen) Hunter; Nelson (Kim) Hunter; and his sister, Cindy (Mike) Fraker; his 16 grandchildren, Krystal Hartley; Kristina Bullis; Kayla, Michael and Sean Hunter; Emilano and Kiara Torres; Alexandria and Olivia Hunter; Kaylee, Isaac, and Shelby Faile; Jozlyn, Madison, Nathan, and Nicholas Bridgers; and many special great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews. The family would like to thank Hospice and caregivers, Sue King and Sheila Riggs for their loving care of Dennis. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Wounded Warrior Project, P.O. Box 758517, Topeka, KS 66675. A private family service will be held at a later date. Arrangements entrusted to Wheeler and Woodlief Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 1130 N. Winstead Avenue, Rocky Mount, NC 27804. You may share memories and condolences with the family by visiting www.wheelerwoodlief.com.

Published in The Saratogian on May 15, 2016