Edward "Eddie" Aaron Hunter, Sr.

Waynesville – Edward “Eddie” Aaron Hunter, Sr., 77, of Waynesville passed away Thursday morning (November 17, 2022) at his residence after an extended illness.

Born in Folkston, GA his parents were Ernest Alfonso Hunter and Daisy Elizabeth Gibson Hunter. He is also preceded in death by 2 sisters, Beth Roberson and Alicia Moore.

Eddie was a truck driver for many years and a member of Lulaton Baptist Church. He loved spending time with his family, working, tinkering, and doing mechanic work.

Survivors include his wife, Regina Hunter of Waynesville; 2 sons and daughters-in-law, Ernest Hunter (Brooklyn) and Aaron Hunter (Crystal) all of Waynesville; 2 daughters and a son-in-law, Lori Hunter of St. Mary’s and Lisa Henderson (Jeff) of Waynesville; Step son – Matthew Dixon of Waynesville; 13 grandchildren, Daniel Norfleet, Ashley Hickman, Jesse Henderson, Kaylie Hunter, Caleb Dixon, Abbie Hiott, Trace Hunter, Jaden Henderson, Evan Dixon, Reese Dixon, Ernie Hunter, Ben Hunter and Daisy Hunter; 2 great grandchildren, Kinley Hickman and Raylee Henderson; 2 brothers and sisters-in-law, Raymond Earl Robinson (Irene) of Waynesville and Donald Robinson (Brenda) of Warner Robins; and also several nieces, nephews, other relatives and a host of friends.

Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service Saturday (November 19, 2022) starting at 1pm at Frye Funeral Home, Nahunta.

A funeral service will be held Saturday afternoon (November 19, 2022) at 2PM at the chapel of Frye Funeral Home with Rev. Steve Beal and Rev. Willie Jacobs officiating. Burial will follow in Gibson Cemetery.

Pallbearers will be Caleb Dixon, Jesse Henderson, Trace Hunter, Daniel Norfleet, Jeff Henderson, and Leroy Boss. Honorary pallbearers will be Harry Murphy, Gene Crews, Chris Gallops, Joe Gibson, Rodney Evener, Tom Gibson and Phil Sutton.

Arrangements are with Frye Funeral Home, Nahunta.

Sympathy may be expressed by signing the online registry at www.fryefh.com.