These songs"China Cat Sunflower", "St. Stephen", and "Alligator"would become hits for the Grateful Dead. Jacob Robert Hunter (Jake), born and raised in Phoenix/Glendale, Arizona, went home to be with the Lord on December 29, 2022. he told Rolling Stone in 2015. Loved uncle of Richard, Stuart, Brad, Doug and Fiona and great uncle to little Patrick. [1] In 1965, Garcia, Ron McKernan, Bob Weir, Phil Lesh and Bill Kreutzmann formed a band, initially called the Warlocks, but soon renamed the Grateful Dead. View memory board. HUNTER. [1], Hunter was born Robert Burns on June 23, 1941 in Arroyo Grande, California, near San Luis Obispo. With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Robert Lee Hunter of Marietta, Georgia, who passed away on January 14, 2022. Send flowers. After a valiant and lengthy struggle with congestive heart disease he was finally bored to death. Hunter Obituary. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Robert Lee Hunter to pay Robert "Buck" Hunter, 82, of Texarkana, Texas, passed away on June 8, 2022. It gets to wearin thin., Another song, Ripple, which was set to a maddening beautiful melody that Garcia composed on guitar, contains the lines Hunter once said he was most proud of: Reach out your hand, if your cup be empty. Robert Hunter, the poet and lyricist best known for his collaborations with the Grateful Dead has died at 78. Robert Rob Hunter, beloved husband of Rachael Hunter, passed away suddenly on Wednesday, February 9, 2011 at the age of 57 years. Division of the Army (ski troops in Italy) during WWII and was recalled during the Korean War to serve in Robert William Bill Hunter Jr., 84, of Mount Ida, AR, passed away peacefully at his home on Feb 15, 2023. I dont remember if I took it or not, but I said, Im writing the second verse for the song called Dark Star for the Grateful Dead remember that,' Hunter recalled. Bob was born on February 16, 1945 in Baltimore, Maryland to loving parents Harriet and Arthur Hunter. On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. [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. He was born on August 19, 1992. Mr. Robert Louis Hunter, Sr., 88 of Roseboro passed away at his home on Thursday, September 16, 2021 surrounded by his family. Family and friends can send flowers and condolences in memory of the loved one. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family. Set up, like a bowlin pin. Wyatt was born in Hampton, VA on April 18, 1969. Robert Rob Hunter, beloved husband of Rachael Hunter, passed away suddenly on Wednesday, February 9, 2011 at the age of 57 years. [26] Hunter co-wrote the songs for two Jim Lauderdale albums Patchwork River (2010) and Carolina Moonrise (2012). Robert "Buck" Hunter, 82, of Texarkana, Texas, passed away on June 8, 2022. Wyatt's obituary. 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. Editors picks Robert Lee Hunter Obituary. Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at 2023 SCI SHARED RESOURCES, LLC. HUNTER. [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. Bob was born on February 16, 1945 in Baltimore, Maryland to loving parents Harriet and Arthur Hunter. Robert K. Hunter, 81, of Monongahela (Carroll Township), passed away Saturday, April 2, 2022, in UPMC Presbyterian Hospital, Pittsburgh. Robert Howard Hunter Robert Bob Hunter, 77, of Bethlehem Township, New Jersey passed away at his home on Saturday April 16, 2022. McNally writes that while Garcia was one of the "outstanding guitar players and songwriters of his generation", his lyrical abilities were minor. He was a graduate of Saegertown High School and was employed as a truck driver for various Visitation Friday, 12-7pm, at Poole. Wednesday, April 6, 2022 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM, Wednesday, April 6, 2022 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM, Copyright 2007 - 23 Marshall Marra Funeral Home. 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. Robert A. He and his wife Marilyn were married on James Robert Hunter, age 75, of Cary, North Carolina passed away on Wednesday, May 18, 2022. 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. Stephen, China Cat Sunflower and Alligator which he sent to Garcia, who encouraged him to return to San Francisco and join the Dead as their lyricist. Robert Lewis Hunter passed away on December 3, 2020. Leave a sympathy WebObituary of Robert Gordon HUNTER. He departed his life on October 4, 2022 in Bryant Arkansas. Garden R. Breeding. [10] After a friend attempted to dissuade him, he said, "It'll be fun! Hunters work didnt end with Garcias death. WebClipping found in Shepherdstown Register in Shepherdstown, West Virginia on Apr 6, 1916. WebObituary. Garcia and others formed the Grateful Dead in 1965, and some time later began working with lyrics that Hunter had written. The pair quickly formed a folk music duo called Bob and Jerry. Robert. [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. [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. Bob was born on July 4, 1949, in Guys Mills the son of the late Ralph Eugene Hunter and Beverly Carolyn Lilly Hunter. WebClipping found in Shepherdstown Register in Shepherdstown, West Virginia on Apr 6, 1916. Arrangements by Mays Funeral Home, Calais & Eastport. Passed away peacefully on Sunday, 11th October 2015 aged 61 years. 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's Obituary. We are sad to announce that on December 29, 2021 we had to say goodbye to Robert A. Bob was born on February 16, 1945 in Baltimore, Maryland to loving parents Harriet and Arthur Hunter. [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]. "[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". Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information. Send flowers. Robert Hunter was born November 14, 1979 to Brenda Hunter and the late LeRoy Hunter, Jr. There are no known survivors. 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. Bob was a proud graduate of Richview Collegiate Institute and Bowling Green State University (Ohio). Robert Hunter, 82, of Texarkana, TX died Friday, June 3, 2022, at his residence. Listen to this story. 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. Send flowers. 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. HUNTER. ROBERT HUNTER OBITUARY. With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Robert Lee Hunter of Marietta, Georgia, who passed away on January 14, 2022. Select boxes below to reduce the number of results. Tennessee Ex-Cop Sues After Becoming Porn Meme, Claims She Was 'Groomed' for Sex With Coworkers Robert "Buck" Hunter, 82, of Texarkana, Texas, passed away on June 8, 2022. Over the years Hunter also released nearly a dozen albums of his own, published several volumes of poetry and co-wrote songs with Dylan. Hunter of Willard, Ohio. Bob graduated from South Plainfield High School in 1964 and following his graduation he Wednesday, Apr 6, 2022 Robert Hunter's passing has been publicly announced by Strasser-Roller Funeral Home in Antigo, WI. Bob is survived by a step son, John K. Balchik of Madison, TN and a step daughter, Janet M. Galaski of Monongahela; three step grandchildren, Brittany M. (Jerod) Smith of Irwin, Jennifer (Dr. Stuart) Simko of Greenville, SC and Christopher Weschler of Ladson, SC; four step great grandchildren Brielle and Cassidy Smith and Pippa and Carrington Simko, a brother Richard B. Robert Hunter's passing has been publicly announced by Strasser-Roller Funeral Home in Antigo, WI. Garcia and Hunter began a collaboration that lasted through the remainder of Garcia's life. Loved uncle of Richard, Stuart, Brad, Doug and Fiona and great uncle to little Patrick. Robert. No cause of death was provided. Send us a tip using our anonymous form. Share obituary. Bob was a U.S. Army veteran. Robert. Robert Hunter Sr. Was the first person I meet. "[11] This incident was the first substantial experience any of the Grateful Dead had with psychedelic drugs, and the creative surge he experienced would prove influential on their collective outlook. Robert accepted Christ as his personal Savior at an early age under the Leadership of Rev. He was 78. Bob graduated from South Plainfield High School in 1964 and following his graduation he To send flowers Leave a sympathy HUNTER, Robert John. Bob was born on March 26, 1940, in Richmond, VA to Homer Plato and Odell America. Robert Hunter Sr. Was the first person I meet. 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. Proud father of Bob Hunter Jr., Bill (Harriet) Hunter, the late infant son Brian Hunter, and stepfather of Passed away peacefully on Sunday, 11th October 2015 aged 61 years. Arrangements are pending with Haynes Mortuary, Inc. [5] According to Rolling Stone, "[considered] one of rock's most ambitious and dazzling lyricists, Hunter was the literary counterpoint to the bands musical experimentation",[1] and his lyrics were "as much a part of the band as Jerry Garcia's singing and guitar. No cause of death was provided. He was 86. 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. He was a machinist. Much loved brother and brother-in-law of Meg and Trevor; Jude and Martin. Robert K. Hunter, 81, of Monongahela (Carroll Twp. Over the years Hunter wrote lyrics to a number of the band's signature pieces, including "Dark Star", "Ripple", "Truckin'", "China Cat Sunflower", and "Terrapin Station". Bob was the beloved husband of Bonnie Hunter (nee McCrae) for over 31 years. WebRobert Allen Hunter Obituary. He was born and lived most of his life Auburn, NY, the son of Edward and Kathryn (Deering) Hunter. Hunter of Willard, Ohio. The 500 Greatest Songs of All Time [5] He joined the Grateful Dead at a concert in Rio Nido, California, where he wrote the lyrics that later became "Dark Star". [29] In the same year, Hunter wrote lyrics for 7 Walkers' debut album, including "Louisiana Rain", "Chingo", and "Sue From Bogalusa". Robert Wyatt Hunter passed away unexpectedly after a brief illness on April 27, 2022. After a valiant and lengthy struggle with congestive heart disease he was finally bored to death. WebRobert Dwight Hunter, age 87, of Carmel, Indiana passed away on Friday, August 12, 2022. Ellen predeceased him on September 5, 2000. The 100 Greatest TV Shows of All Time 2:00 PM-4:00 PM, Visitation Memorial Oaks Funeral Home & Cemetery. He was 78. It was always a joy to pass him in the hallway or see him come to my "[1], Hunter married artist Maureen Hunter in 1982,[1] and they had three children. [5] They formed a short-lived duo called "Bob and Jerry" that debuted at the graduation ceremony of the Quaker Peninsula School on May 5, 1961. Joy Baptist Church in Trussviille; burial in Trussville Community Cemetery. Bob was born on March 26, 1940, in Richmond, VA to Homer Plato and Odell America. After a valiant and lengthy struggle with congestive heart disease he was finally bored to death. The elder Hunter was a publisher, who gave Robert lessons in writing. Bob was a U.S. Army veteran. Robert K Hunter, please click here to visit our Sympathy Store. He was so kind and friendly to me. ROBERT HUNTER OBITUARY. I wanted to write a whole different sort of music. He told RS that his favorite line was in Ripple: Let it be known there is a fountain that was not made by the hands of men.. Hunter died Monday at his Northern California home with his wife, Maureen, at his side, former Grateful Dead publicist Dennis McNally told The Associated Press on Tuesday. [F]rom many nights of raving all night the way people do in their early twenties, he knew me real well and I knew him real well, and I remember his girlfriend at that time, she said it was hard to tell where he ended and I started up, Hunter recalled. He was born and raised in Dayton, Ohio however resided in San Antonio, Texas for the last 14 years. He was born in Diboll, Texas, on July 23, 1918 to the late Clarence and Ethel 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, I had this song that had the same feeling as, say, 'Brokedown Palace'. One of Hunters most memorable songs for the Dead was Playing in the Band, co-written with Weir and Hart. WebObituary. Other times, songs would just pour out of him, like a stunningly fruitful day in London where, with the help of a bottle of Retsina, he wrote Ripple, Brokedown Palace and To Lay Me Down. He also often found inspiration in unlikely places: He wrote Playing In the Band to the sound of the water pump on Mickey Harts ranch, while Fire on the Mountain was also written at the ranch, inspired by a literal fire on the mountain in the distance. Garcia became involved with bluegrass groups in the area such as the Thunder Mountain Tub Thumpers and the Wildwood Boys; Hunter sometimes played the mandolin with these groups, but was more interested in writing. 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. Hunter spent the next few years in foster homes before returning to live with his mother. Ellen predeceased him on September 5, 2000. The family will receive friends from 3:00 - 3:50 PM at Mintz Baptist Church prior to the graveside service. Hes got a way with words and I do too, Dylan told Rolling Stone. [5] According to McNally, the group did not last because of "Hunter's limits as a guitarist and Garcia's ravenous drive to get better," but the two remained friendly. [13][14] Their musical improvisation was often inspired by psychedelic experiences under the influence of LSD,[15] and by other hallucinatory experiences: Hunter wrote "Dire Wolf" inspired by a dream after watching a film adaptation of The Hound of the Baskervilles. Robert Edwin "Ringo" Hunter, 72, of Saegertown passed away unexpectedly at his residence on Tuesday, February 1, 2022. WebObituary. All of those stories he seasoned with a poetic skill some would say rivaled even that of Bob Dylan, with whom he sometimes collaborated. Knocked down. Robert Hunter. He was a graduate of Saegertown High School and was employed as a truck driver for various 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 Copyright 2023 Penske Business Media, LLC. Here is Robert Hunters obituary. He graduated from Deer Valley High Robert Robbie Hunter Martin, a native of Ascension Parish and resident of St. Amant died on Friday, November 18, 2022 at 8:03AM, at the age of 21 years. Rob was born in Birmingham, England to Robert and Gene Hunter. 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 HUNTER OBITUARY. WebObituary. He was born in Charleroi on August 6, 1940, a son of the late Clarence and Emma Hunter. 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. Majoring in History, English and Education, Bob graduated from Davidson College in 1962 where he was a member of the Hunter Obituary. Family and friends can send flowers and condolences in memory of the loved one. A graveside service will be held at 4:00 PM Sunday, September 19 at Mintz Baptist Church Cemetery with Dr. Ronald Ginn officiating. Truckin, arguably Hunter and the groups best known song (and the one containing the memorable line, What a long, strange trip its been) was designated a national treasure in 1997 by the Library of Congress. He was educated in Oxfordshire and immigrated to Canada in 1983 where he began his company, Western Beloved husband to Katherine (Funston) and father of Alexandra, Ethan and Zachary. Let your community know. Robert J. [17], Following the dissolution of the Grateful Dead, Hunter successfully continued his writing career, working on new songs with Jim Lauderdale, Elvis Costello, Cesar Rosas, and Bruce Hornsby, among others. Bob was the beloved husband of Bonnie Hunter (nee McCrae) for over 31 years. [5] Hunter attended high school in Palo Alto, learning to play several instruments as a teenager. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Robert Hunter to show Robert's Obituary. He was 86. HUNTER. [5][12], While Hunter was in New Mexico, he wrote lyrics for three songs. They covered songs from other artists but soon began to form their own sound. Friends will be received on Wednesday April 6th from 2-4 and 6-8 pm in the Marshall Marra Funeral Home, 216 Chess St., Monongahela, 724-258-6767 where services will begin at 9am on Thursday with Rob was born in Birmingham, England to Robert and Gene Hunter. View memory board. [20] Hunter wrote "Cyclone" for Bruce Hornsby and the Noisemakers' Levitate album, released in 2009. His best-known collaborator after Garcia, though, was Bob Dylan. 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. [5] He enlisted in the National Guard, and spent six months training, before doing a six-month tour of duty. Robert and his wife Ellen lived in Connecticut and eventually settled in Eastport. The 100 Best Albums of 2022. Joy Baptist Church in Trussviille; burial in Trussville Community Cemetery. Obituary for Robert W. Hunter We are sad to announce that on December 29, 2021 we had to say goodbye to Robert A. ROBERT HUNTER OBITUARY. Messages run for up to one year and you Robert Howard Hunter Robert Bob Hunter, 77, of Bethlehem Township, New Jersey passed away at his home on Saturday April 16, 2022. HUNTER. He moved to his heavenly home on Friday, September 2, 2022. Beloved husband to Katherine (Funston) and father of Alexandra, Ethan and Zachary. [5], Hunter played a minimal role in the Grateful Dead's next album, Anthem of the Sun, but he and Garcia worked together to write every song on Aoxomoxoa, which came after it. Robert E. "Joker" Hunter, MPA March 28, 2020 Robert E. "Joker" Hunter, MPA, 85, passed away peacefully at home on Saturday, March 28th. Robert Edwin "Ringo" Hunter, 72, of Saegertown passed away unexpectedly at his residence on Tuesday, February 1, 2022. The spirit of the times. View memory board. "[5] The band's composition methods were varied. Garcia was 18 and Hunter 19. Robert Albert Hunter III, aka H age 53 born October 4, 1967, went home to be with the lord on April 29, 2021. Hunter of Willard, Ohio. HUNTER, Robert John. Service is Sat., Oct. 17, 2020, 12 pm, at Mt. He died peacefully at home in his bed, surrounded by love. John was born October 20, 1923. 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