Hear your loved one's obituary. Hunter and wife Dorothy of Lawrence, PA and two nephews Phillip Hunter of Bethel Park and Alexander Hunter in Lawrence. [4][5] They recorded and released their first album, which included only two original songs, but soon afterward began to develop more of their own, and started work on "Alligator", using Hunter's lyrics. He had recent surgery before his death. Hear your loved one's obituary. Bob was the beloved husband of Bonnie Hunter (nee McCrae) for over 31 years. 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. 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. After all, he is who he is.. During the 2000s, Dylan said Hunter had "a way with words", and "we both write a different type of song than what passes today for songwriting. Robert is preceded in death by his father Robert Hunter Jr., his uncle Richard Lacy, and maternal grandmother Pattie Lacy. [5], After Aoxomoxoa, the band shifted from an experimentalist approach toward Americana and country music, featured in their albums American Beauty and Workingman's Dead. He was born on August 19, 1992. We would like to offer our sincere support to anyone coping with grief. Bob was born on March 26, 1940, in Richmond, VA to Homer Plato and Odell America. Asked in a 2009 interview about some of the song's more "philosophical" lyrics, such as the line "I've got no answers of my own, and none have been provided", Hornsby said, "You know those are Robert Hunter's lyrics with a couple of additions from me. He was born on May 22, 2001 in Baton Rouge, Robert Ross Hunter Jr., age 69, of Margate, Florida passed away on Thursday, October 20, 2022. 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 Service is Sat., Oct. 17, 2020, 12 pm, at Mt. He was a graduate of Saegertown High School and was employed as a truck driver for various Bob was born on February 16, 1945 in Baltimore, Maryland to loving parents Harriet and Arthur Hunter. Robert Hunter Sr. Was the first person I meet. Family and friends can send flowers and condolences in memory of the loved one. Family and friends can send flowers and condolences in memory of the loved one. The two didnt immediately hit it off, their friendship took root a couple nights later when they saw each other at a local coffeehouse. [24][25] "We could probably write a hundred songs together if we thought it was important or the right reasons were there, Dylan said of working with him in 2009. 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 Robert "Buck" Hunter, 82, of Texarkana, Texas, passed away on June 8, 2022. Bob was born in Birmingham on June 17, 1934, the fourth child of Kathryn Lewis Hunter and Walter Smith Hunter. [5] He joined the Grateful Dead at a concert in Rio Nido, California, where he wrote the lyrics that later became "Dark Star". Let it be known there is a fountain. HUNTER. Both homeless for a time, they lived out of their cars, parking them side-by-side in a Palo Alto, California, vacant lot. Garcia and Hunter began a collaboration that lasted through the remainder of Garcia's life. These songs"China Cat Sunflower", "St. Stephen", and "Alligator"would become hits for the Grateful Dead. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family. Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may Robert Hunter, of Columbus, Ohio passed away on Wednesday, December 29, 2021. Robert Buck Hunter, 82, of Texarkana, Texas, passed away on June 8, 2022. He graduated from Deer Valley High School, then he went on with various jobs, landing a security position where he succeeded as an essential worker. He was educated in Oxfordshire and immigrated to Canada in 1983 where he began his company, Western Share a memory, offer a condolence. Leave a sympathy Beloved husband to Katherine (Funston) and father of Alexandra, Ethan and Zachary. [6] Hunter's father was an alcoholic, who deserted the family when Hunter was seven, according to Grateful Dead chronicler Dennis McNally. ROBERT A. Once I started believing in that band, I thought, were going to go the distance., The role completely recast Hunters life goals. Garden R. Breeding. When he did attend the groups concerts, he was content to either stand to the side of the stage or, better yet, sit anonymously in the audience. 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. WebRobert Hunter, 79, passed away Wednesday, January 25, 2023. One of Hunters most memorable songs for the Dead was Playing in the Band, co-written with Weir and Hart. Service is Sat., Oct. 17, 2020, 12 pm, at Mt. It is with great sadness we confirm our beloved Robert passed away yesterday night, Hunters family announced in a statement. [1][2] Born near San Luis Obispo, California, Hunter spent some time in his childhood in foster homes, as a result of his father's abandoning his family, and took refuge in reading and writing. Family and friends can send flowers and condolences in memory of the loved one. Robert K. Hunter, 81, of Monongahela (Carroll Township), passed away Saturday, April 2, 2022, in UPMC Presbyterian Hospital, Pittsburgh. [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. John Robert Hunter, age 98, of San Diego, California passed away on Wednesday, February 23, 2022. Robert Hunter, photographed at the Grateful Dead's rehearsal studio, Club Front, in Nov. 1977 in San Rafael, California. Dearly loved son of the late Clare and Tony. In more than a dozen verses it chronicled the travails of a touring band, among them the Grateful Deads 1970 drug bust after a show in New Orleans: Busted, down on Bourbon Street. Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at 2023 SCI SHARED RESOURCES, LLC. Please accept Echovitas sincere condolences. Robert William Bill Hunter Jr., 84, of Mount Ida, AR, passed away peacefully at his home on Feb 15, 2023. LOS ANGELES Robert Hunter, the man behind the poetic and mystical words for many of the Grateful Dead's finest songs, has died at age 78. Robert Hunter was born November 14, 1979 to Brenda Hunter and the late LeRoy Hunter, Jr. Back in the Bay Area, Hunter would join the band at rehearsals and write lyrics. He was so kind and friendly to me. 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. Memorial Oaks Funeral Home & Cemetery. Hunter sometimes wrote lyrics the others composed music around; sometimes, he wrote lyrics to music; and sometimes, the group worked together to create music and lyrics simultaneously. There are things I have to do, like get a good picture, and I dont take a good picture, he told Rolling Stone in 2013. Robert's Obituary. Robert Hunter. Family and friends can send flowers and/or light a candle as a loving gesture for their loved one. He was 86. WebObituary of Robert J. 6:00 PM-8:00 PM, Funeral Service ROBERT HUNTER OBITUARY. Robert Lee Hunter Jr., was born August 7, 1965 to Robert Hunter Sr. and Edna Hunter. [18] He also co-wrote, with David Nelson, many of the songs on the New Riders of the Purple Sage albums Where I Come From (2009)[19] and 17 Pine Avenue (2012). He was a proud graduate of Dunbar High School, as well as a retired employee of International Paper. Hunter spent the next few years in foster homes before returning to live with his mother. HUNTER, age 92, died Sunday, November 6, 2010 in Houston, Texas. Your email will not be used for any other purpose. Robert Buck Hunter, 82, of Texarkana, Texas, passed away on June 8, 2022. WebRobert "Bill" William Hunter Jr. enero 6, 1939 febrero 15, 2023. WebRobert Dwight Hunter, age 87, of Carmel, Indiana passed away on Friday, August 12, 2022. He was 86. 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. Division of the Army (ski troops in Italy) during WWII and was recalled during the Korean War to serve in ROBERT HUNTER OBITUARY. After a valiant and lengthy struggle with congestive heart disease he was finally bored to death. HUNTER. Arrangements are pending with Haynes Mortuary, Inc. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Robert Hunter to pay them a last tribute. Memorial contributions can be made in Bob's name to the Mon-Valley Honor Guard, 438 Alexander St. Monongahela, PA 15063. Mr. Robert Louis Hunter, Sr., 88 of Roseboro passed away at his home on Thursday, September 16, 2021 surrounded by his family. Garcia invited him to join the band as a lyricist, and Hunter contributed substantially to many of their albums, beginning with Aoxomoxoa in 1969. Service entrusted to Butler Funeral Home, 401 W. Roseboro Street, Roseboro, NC. Robert Hunter, the poet and writer who provided the Grateful Dead with many of their vivid and enduring lyrics, died Monday night. Robert Hunter. Robert Wyatt Hunter passed away unexpectedly after a brief illness on April 27, 2022. Robert "Buck" Hunter, 82, of Texarkana, Texas, passed away on June 8, 2022. June 16, 2022. Flashback: The Grateful Dead Play The Wheel at Farm Aid in 1986, Hunter and Garcia maintained their prolific partnership and friendship well into the Seventies and Eighties, producing numerous classics like Touch of Grey and Standing on the Moon even as Garcia struggled with addiction. I'll take my typewriter and no telling what'll come out. 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. Rob was born in Birmingham, England to Robert and Gene Hunter. 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.. A graveside service will be held at 4:00 PM Sunday, September 19 at Mintz Baptist Church Cemetery with Dr. Ronald Ginn officiating. Buck was born to the late Lillie Bell Hunter and Nelson Ray Howard, Sr on March 20, 1940 in Shreveport, LA. He met Garcia in 1960 at a production of the musical Damn Yankees, introduced by a former girlfriend who by then was Garcias first wife. One of Hunters most memorable songs for the Dead was Playing in the Band, co-written with Weir and Hart. Share obituary. WebObituary. He performed "Ripple" from the Grateful Dead's album American Beauty. WebObituary of Robert Gordon HUNTER. 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, Just one year apart in age (Garcia was 18 and Hunter 19 at the time they met), their bond was forged partly through the shared experience of losing a father Garcia through death, Hunter through divorce. Robert was born November 20, 1934. Robert Hunter, 82, of Texarkana, TX died Friday, June 3, 2022, at his residence. WebObituary of Robert Gordon HUNTER. Robert Edwin "Ringo" Hunter, 72, of Saegertown passed away unexpectedly at his residence on Tuesday, February 1, 2022. 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. Proud father of Bob Hunter Jr., Bill (Harriet) Hunter, the late infant son Brian Hunter, and stepfather of I had a prescience about the whole thing at that point. Leave a sympathy EN EL CUIDADO DE. [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. While Hunter and Garcia played in a few bluegrass bands together, the former passed on an offer to join Garcias pre-Grateful Dead jug band to focus instead on writing. Robert William Bill Hunter Jr., 84, of Mount Ida, AR, passed away peacefully at his home on Feb 15, 2023. I've loved so many of the Garcia/Hunter songs. Besides his parents, he was predeceased by his brother John Obituary for Robert W. Hunter Matt Gaetz Called Out for Citing Chinese Propaganda in Hearing. June 16, 2022. When he was 11, his mother married McGraw-Hill publishing executive Norman Hunter, who gave the boy a new last name and an appreciation for such peerless writers as William Saroyan and T.S. This site is provided as a service of SCI Shared Resources, LLC. Robert Wyatt Hunter passed away unexpectedly after a brief illness on April 27, 2022. Service is Sat., Oct. 17, 2020, 12 pm, at Mt. Im always glad that people are still out there performing the stuff, and the closer they are to the origination, the better, he told RS in 2013. The elder Hunter was a publisher, who gave Robert lessons in writing. Hunter of Willard, Ohio. Terms of Use | Privacy, Southwestern Funeral Directors Association of Pennsylvania. Wyatt's obituary. Memorial Oaks Funeral Home & Cemetery. Robert J. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family. Some of his hallucinations later inspired his lyrics, such as those to "China Cat Sunflower". Dr. Robert D. Bob Hunter died Feb. 11, 2023, at age 94, concluding an energetic life spent in service to Abilene Christian University, Texas higher education, the Abilene community and the state of Texas. I dont know if its because Im ugly or the camera doesnt like me. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Robert Hunter to pay them a last tribute. Passed away peacefully on Sunday, 11th October 2015 aged 61 years. The band's reputation also grew; in 1970, a group led by Miles Davis opened a concert for the band. We want to hear it. We are sad to announce that on December 29, 2021 we had to say goodbye to Robert A. Copyright 2023 Penske Business Media, LLC. "[5] He also worked with other band members; in particular, on American Beauty he worked with McKernan on "Operator", Lesh on "Box of Rain", and Weir on "Sugar Magnolia". Mr. Robert Louis Hunter, Sr., 88 of Roseboro passed away at his home on Thursday, September 16, 2021 surrounded by his family. ROBERT HUNTER OBITUARY. Jacob Robert Hunter (Jake), born and raised in Phoenix/Glendale, Arizona, went home to be with the Lord on December 29, 2022. ROBERT A. Hunter Obituary. Robert Hunter, the poet and writer who provided the Grateful Dead with many of their vivid and enduring lyrics, died Monday night. He was also a member of the Mon-Valley Honor Guard and Firing Squad, the Carroll Twp. Robert Hunter. On February 5, 2023, Robert "Bob" Hunter Moore, loving husband, and father of two children, passed away at the age of 82. Family and friends can send flowers and/or light a candle as a loving gesture for their loved one. Robert J. Bob was a proud graduate of Richview Collegiate Institute and Bowling Green State University (Ohio). Garcia was 18 and Hunter 19. Robert is preceded in death by his father Robert Hunter Jr., his uncle Richard Lacy, and maternal grandmother Pattie Lacy. Robert Rob Hunter, beloved husband of Rachael Hunter, passed away suddenly on Wednesday, February 9, 2011 at the age of 57 years. He attended the University of Connecticut for a year before returning to Palo Alto, where he became friends with Jerry Garcia. Robert. 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 was born November 20, 1934. Following his graduation in 1958 from Monongahela High School, Bob served 4 years from 1958-1962 in the U.S. Army. James was born February 27, 1947 in Rockville Center, NY. We were brothers in that sense. Robert Hunter, photographed at the Grateful Dead's rehearsal studio, Club Front, in Nov. 1977 in San Rafael, California. 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. ROBERT HUNTER. [5] Hunter accepted the award along with Garcia's daughter, Trixie Garcia, accepting on behalf of her father. WebObituary of Robert Gordon HUNTER. Bob was a proud graduate of Richview Collegiate Institute and Bowling Green State University (Ohio). If your cup is full, may it be again. 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. We are sad to announce that on September 5, 2022, at the age of 73, Robert Allen Hunter (Lake Jackson, Texas) passed away. Robert A. Garden R. Breeding. Robert E. "Joker" Hunter, MPA March 28, 2020 Robert E. "Joker" Hunter, MPA, 85, passed away peacefully at home on Saturday, March 28th. Wyatt was born in Hampton, VA on April 18, 1969. [1][2] After Garcia's death from a heart attack at a heroin rehabilitation clinic in 1995, the Grateful Dead disbanded. Robert Buck Hunter, 82, of Texarkana, Texas, passed away on June 8, 2022. Bob was born on March 26, 1940, in Richmond, VA to Homer Plato and Odell America. He moved to his heavenly home on Friday, September 2, 2022. We both write a different type of song than what passes today for songwriting., There was nobody like Bob Hunter and there never will be, Hart said Tuesday. Hunter. He was so kind and friendly to me. Bob was born on July 4, 1949, in Guys Mills the son of the late Ralph Eugene Hunter and Beverly Carolyn Lilly Hunter. [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. Born Robert Burns in California in 1941, Hunter met Garcia in 1961 at a local production of the musical Damn Yankees, where they were introduced by Hunters ex-girlfriend, and Garcias then-girlfriend, Diane Huntsburger. He attended the University of Connecticut for one year where he studied drama, became a Pete Seeger fan and turned his interest to folk music. Hear your loved one's obituary. WebObituary. 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It was always a joy to pass him in the hallway or see him come to my [13][34] In 2015, Hunter and Garcia were inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame. Dr. Robert D. Bob Hunter died Feb. 11, 2023, at age 94, concluding an energetic life spent in service to Abilene Christian University, Texas higher education, the Abilene community and the state of Texas. Jacob Robert Hunter (Jake), born and raised in Phoenix/Glendale, Arizona, went home to be with the Lord on December 29, 2022. Visitation Friday, 12-7pm, at Poole. Robert C. Christie Hunter (born Robert Burns; June 23, 1941 September 23, 2019) was an American lyricist, singer-songwriter, translator, and poet, best known for his work with the Grateful Dead. He was a graduate of Saegertown High School and was employed as a truck driver for various [5] A few months before Aoxomoxoa was released, Hunter and his then-partner Christie Bourne began sharing a house with Garcia, his wife, and his step-daughter. Hunter once again performed "Ripple". Son of Robert Lawson Hunter and Emily (Micek) Hunter, brother to Elizabeth (Marcheterre). Enter Obituary for Robert W. Hunter He was 78. Interment will follow in the National Cemetery of the Alleghenies, Bridgeville with Military honors conducted by the Mon-Valley Honor Guard and Firing Squad. Robert is preceded in death by his father Robert Hunter Jr., his uncle Richard Lacy, and maternal grandmother Pattie Lacy. Bob was born in Birmingham on June 17, 1934, the fourth child of Kathryn Lewis Hunter and Walter Smith Hunter. You can search by first or last name, state and publication date. Or maybe am not capable of knowing.. Family and friends are coming together online to create a special keepsake. WebObituary. [31], When the Grateful Dead were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1994, Hunter was included as a band member, the only non-performer to ever be so honored. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Robert Lee Hunter to pay Set up, like a bowlin pin. 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. Division of the Army (ski troops in Italy) during WWII and was recalled during the Korean War to serve in Wednesday, Apr 6, 2022 WebObituary. Robert Wyatt Hunter passed away unexpectedly after a brief illness on April 27, 2022. ROBERT HUNTER OBITUARY. HUNTER, Robert John. Robert Lee Hunter Obituary. Robert E. "Joker" Hunter, MPA March 28, 2020 Robert E. "Joker" Hunter, MPA, 85, passed away peacefully at home on Saturday, March 28th. Joy Baptist Church in Trussviille; burial in Trussville Community Cemetery. EN EL CUIDADO DE. Funeral Home website by. The volume was not published; however, McNally writes that it showed Hunter's "skill at storytelling and his fantastic ear for dialogue". Related HUNTER. Please accept Echovitas sincere condolences. He was born in Diboll, Texas, on July 23, 1918 to the late Clarence and Ethel Hunter. Joy Baptist Church in Trussviille; burial in Trussville Community Cemetery. Once you find the obituary you are looking for, you can get important information about upcoming services, share a favorite photo or memory, and send flowers or gifts to the family. These experiences drove him to seek refuge in books, and he wrote a 50-page fairy tale before he was 11. In an interview with American Songwriter, Hart categorized Hunter's lyrics compared to other great lyricists saying, "When you're in a situation in the future and you can't explain it, very often a Hunter line or two or three will explain something that's unexplainable. There are no known survivors. ROBERT HUNTER. Although their musical style was developing, the album produced several popular songs, including "China Cat Sunflower", which became an enduring part of the Grateful Dead's repertoire. The 100 Best Albums of 2022. Robert was born on November 24, 1943. Hunters survivors include his wife and daughter Kate. Robert Hunter, photographed at the Grateful Dead's rehearsal studio, Club Front, in Nov. 1977 in San Rafael, California. Analyzing his lyrics became a popular exercise among the band's fans, something Hunter took pride in. The 500 Greatest Songs of All Time Here is Robert Hunters obituary. Arrangements by Mays Funeral Home, Calais & Eastport. 2023 Butler Funeral Home. The Dignity Memorial brand name is used to identify a network of licensed funeral, cremation and cemetery providers that include affiliates of Service Corporation International, 1929 Allen Parkway, Houston, Texas. 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 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. He was preceded in death by his wife Margaret (Micak) Hunter who died August 15, 2014 and a daughter, Kathleen Balchik-Weschler March 13, 2006. Obituary for Robert W. Hunter 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. [5] Recordings of folk and bluegrass bands that included Hunter and Garcia were later released on two albums Folk Time (2016) and Before the Dead (2018).[8][9]. Send flowers. WebRobert Hunter, 79, passed away Wednesday, January 25, 2023. It was always a joy to pass him in the hallway or see him come to my Robert Hunter, the poet and writer who provided the Grateful Dead with many of their vivid and enduring lyrics, died Monday night. Robert was born on November 24, 1943. Beloved husband to Katherine (Funston) and father of Alexandra, Ethan and Zachary. Visitation Friday, 12-7pm, at Poole. He was seen occasionally playing solo acoustic guitar and performing his classic works, as well as newer songs. Jacob Robert Hunter (Jake), born and raised in Phoenix/Glendale, Arizona, went home to be with the Lord on December 29, 2022. He moved to his heavenly home on Friday, September 2, 2022. Ed Perlstein/Redferns hide caption Mr. Hunter was a native of Duplin County, the son of Sam and Nancy Chesnutt Hunter. With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Robert Lee Hunter of Marietta, Georgia, who passed away on January 14, 2022. 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. Bob was a U.S. Army veteran. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. Robert Hunter Sr. Was the first person I meet. On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. This period produced some of their most successful songs, including "Cumberland Blues", "Box of Rain", and "Sugar Magnolia". WebObituary. That was not made by the hands of men.. Robert Rob Hunter, beloved husband of Rachael Hunter, passed away suddenly on Wednesday, February 9, 2011 at the age of 57 years. [3][11] He was paid to take LSD, psilocybin, and mescaline, and then report on his experiences, which were creatively formative for him. Knocked down. 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