Byard H. Hunter

1940 ∼ 2013

Byard H. Hunter

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Byard H. Hunter, 72, of Orange passed away Friday, January 11, 2013 in Beaumont.

Funeral Services will be at 2:00 p.m., at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange on Monday, January 14, 2013. Officiating will be Reverend Bill Burch of Brownwood Baptist Church in Orange. Interment will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens.

Visitation will be from 5:00 to 9:00 p.m., Sunday, at the funeral home.

Born in Orange on August 15, 1940, Byard was the son of Roy Maxwell and Anita Guillory Hunter. For 29 years he was an auto body shop teacher for WOCISD and he owned and operated Hunter Paint and Body Shop for over 50 years. He was a member of the Retired Teacher Association and a member of the Fraternal Order of Eagles Lodge.

He is preceded in death by his parents and brother, Roy David Hunter.

Mr. Hunter is survived by his wife of 42 years, Lou Anna Hunter; daughters, Anita Grubbs, Amanda Aymond all of Orange, Sherry Favors of Bryan and Rhonda Phillips of Weatherford and grandchildren, Roshana Winn, Jimmy Favors, Mysti Eason, Brandi Grubbs, Alexis Grubbs, Hunter Grubbs, Caleb Adams and Logan Adams. He is also survived by 3 great grandchildren; brothers, James Hunter of Orange and Darrell Hunter of Haymarket, VA; sister, Wanda Ellis of Buna; many cousins and relatives who will all miss him dearly.

Serving as pallbearers will be Gene Dragulski, Richard Dragulski, Jimmy Favors, James Jones, Phillip Matthews and Ricky McDuff. Honorary pallbearers will be Wayne Duhon and Keith Forsyth.

Condolences

Anonymous January 14, 2013

Deepest sympathies & condolences to your family. Mr. Byard was always such a great friend & neighbor to my parents Sam & Billie Hall. May God wrap you all in His loving arms & provide peace and comfort to you in the days to come.##imported-begin##Terri Hall Rogers##imported-end##

Anonymous January 13, 2013

We are so sorry for your family’s loss. Mr. Hunter was a lifelong friend who will be truly missed. He had a good heart and would help anyone at any time. It was obvious how much family meant to him. I pray that our Lord will comfort the family durin##imported-begin##Phillip and Lauren Matthews family##imported-end##

Anonymous January 13, 2013

Many good memories of Byard and hanging around his body shop back in the 60's. Prayers for God's peace for his family. He was truly a good man.##imported-begin##Ed Lampman##imported-end##

Anonymous January 13, 2013

Mr Hunter was a special man and always there for others. I am truly blessed and thankful for our friendship. My prayers go out to the family for their loss.##imported-begin##Richard Dragulski##imported-end##

Anonymous January 13, 2013

Byard was loved by all who knew him and will be greatly missed##imported-begin##Nancy Hooker##imported-end##

Anonymous January 13, 2013

Gladys ,Rex, Sammy, and Elaine Wilson send our condolences to Lou Hunter and family##imported-begin##Lena Elaine Wilson##imported-end##

Anonymous January 13, 2013

So very sorry for your family's loss. We had a chance to renew an old friendship with Byard at the LC Reunion a couple of years ago, and he was the same guy as when we were kids. May God bless you all. Don & Linda Gateley##imported-begin##Don##imported-end##

Anonymous January 13, 2013

Byard we will always miss that smiling face, your upbeat attitude, and your graciousness. God give you rest! It has been a real honor and priviledge to know you.##imported-begin##Kenneth & Lynn Buckley##imported-end##

Anonymous January 12, 2013

Was thinking about Byard the other day and how he taught me the "proper" way to slow dance. May the Lord put his arms of comfort around you and your family Lou. Lynn##imported-begin##Lynn Girlinghouse Fernandez##imported-end##

Anonymous January 12, 2013

I have been in the Hunter Family only 14 years. I met Byard and Lou Anna shortly after Marvin and I was married. I have always had the utmost respect for these two. May God give you comfort and strength during this time. Lou Anna, I personally know how yo##imported-begin##Elaine Hunter##imported-end##

Anonymous January 12, 2013

Tommie and I are saddened to learn of Byard's passing. Our thoughts and prayers are of him and his family during this difficult time.##imported-begin##Thomas Wilson##imported-end##

Anonymous January 12, 2013

I want to send my condolences to you and your family. May God be with you in this difficult time.Rest in Peace Mr. Hunter.##imported-begin##Patty Belk##imported-end##

Anonymous January 12, 2013

I am saddened to hear of Byards passing. He was a genuinely good person and would always do anything to help someone. I am fortunate to have known him. Lou Anna you and Byard always made me feel like I was at home with you. I pray that the Lord will keep ##imported-begin##Bill Bailey##imported-end##