George Edward Hunter, Jr.

Funeral services for Mr. George E. Hunter, Jr. will begin at 2:00 PM Wednesday, November 4, 2026, at Robert Barham Family Funeral Home chapel with Bishop Zachary Operton officiating. Interment will follow at Forest Lawn Memorial Gardens. The Hunter Family will receive guests for a time of visitation from 12:00 PM until 1:45 PM prior to funeral services at the funeral home. Robert Barham Family Funeral Home is honored to be entrusted with the arrangements.

Mr. Hunter, 89, of Meridian, died Friday, October 30, 2026, at R.P. White Nursing Center in Meridian, following an extended illness.

George was an avid baseball fan. He was an all sport athlete growing up but especially enjoyed baseball. He was a member of the 1955 State Champion Team of Meridian High School. He was scouted by both the Braves and Cub’s in his younger years. He was an inaugural little league coach for the Hardin Dough Boys in Meridian in his younger years. He was a skilled craftsman, often restoring furniture. George was also a collector of antiques and owned and operated Hunter’s Antiques for over 22 years. Later in life, he became a building contractor working with his brother, Lawrence, at H & H Construction. In his spare time, George enjoyed hunting, fishing, gardening, and being outdoors. George was a member of Calvary Baptist Church in Meridian. George was also a Veteran of the MS Army National Guard where he was a draftsman and served eight years. Above all, George will be remembered as a loving father, grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend to all who knew him.

George is survived by his daughter, Jeanie Hunter Parten; his adopted son, Paul Hunter; his grandchildren, Tristan Hunter Buckalew and Allie Elise Parten; his brother, Lawrence Hunter (Debbie); the mother of his children, Bobbie Hunter; special nieces, Joy Hunter Carey; special great niece, Crystal Miles; and special great nephew, Lance Miles; as well as a host of nieces, nephews, and extended family members.

He is preceded in death by his father, George Hunter, Sr.; and his mother, Mary Elizabeth Seiler; his nephew, Scott Hunter.

Pallbearers will be Tristan Hunter Buckalew, Lance Miles, James Miles, Chase Hughes, Wayne Buchanan, and Bobby Carey.

Online condolences may be expressed at robertbarhamffh.com.