Howard Ray Hunter

Howard R. Hunter age 87 of Maryville, TN passed away Friday, May 22, 2015 at Shannondale of Maryville. Howard was born in Monroe, LA and formally was a resident of Houston, TX. He served in the Korean War and was a graduate of Rhodes College. He was Operations Manager at Tennessee Gas Pipeline. Preceded in death by: Stepson, Dr. David DeWitt. Survivors include: Wife, Carolyn Hunley Hunter; Stepsons & Wives, Dr. Gene DeWitt (Leigh) and John DeWitt (Rhonda); Step-Daughter-in-law, Laurie DeWitt; Step Daughters & Husbands, Mary Ebersole (Jerry) and Anne Groholski (Ronnie) ; Eleven Grandchildren; Three Great-Grandchildren; Sister, Margaret Hunter. Special thanks to the caregivers at Shannondale of Maryville. In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to your favorite charity. Memorial service will be at a later date. Smith Funeral & Cremation Service, Maryville, 865-983-1000, www.SmithFuneralandCremation.com. To send flowers or a memorial gift to the family of Howard Ray Hunter please visit our Sympathy Store.