Bob Hunter

- Robert Braxton “Bob” Hunter, age 76 of Rockford peacefully passed away with his loving wife by his side on February 5, 2024. He was born June 7, 1947 in Sparta, TN to the late John Beecher “J.B.” Hunter Sr, and Nancy Jo Lee Hunter. He graduated from White

County High School in 1965. Bob was a championship golfer who played for the University of Tennessee from 1965-69. He was a Letterman and Vol for Life. He was a long time member of Holston Hills Country Club and St. John’s Episcopal Cathedral. He loved watching and talking all things sports. He loved his boat on Norris Lake, going to the Smoky Mountains and Dollywood. Bob never met a stranger and was truly loved by so many people. His positive attitude and his huge grin could cheer up anyone. He is survived by his wife Tina Hunter, daughter Steffanie Augustine of Savannah, Georgia, son Braxton (Hayley) Hunter of Knoxville, stepsons Tim (Lindsay) Wilson of Maryville and Tanner (Kallie) Wilson of Rockford, brothers John (Jan) Hunter of Sparta and Lee (Linda) Hunter of Cookeville, grandchildren Jackson, Levi, Madison, Lydia, and Reese, great grandchild Livie, niece Lauren (Wyatt) England of Brentwood, nephew Fort Hunter of Cookeville, niece Amber (Ashley) Dicus of Sparta and many cousins. He is preceded in death by his sister Susan Hunter. A Celebration of Life will be held at St. John’s Episcopal Cathedral 413 Cumberland Ave, Knoxville, TN 37902 https://www.stjohnscathedral.org/ on Saturday February 24th at 2:00pm EST. Reception with family following the service. In Lieu of Flowers please make a donation in Bob’s name to the Tennessee Golf Foundation Scott Stallings’ Kids Play Free Program 400 Franklin Rd, Franklin, TN 37069 https://tngolffoundation. org/ Second Harvest Food Bank, 136 Harvest Ln, Maryville, TN 37801. https://secondharvestetn. org/ , or to the White County School Golf Team c/o of Hunter Funeral Home. Hunter Funeral Home, Sparta, Tennessee (931) 836-3211 is in charge of arrangements