We are sad to announce that on September 5, 2022, at the age of 73, Robert Allen Hunter (Lake Jackson, Texas) passed away. Memorial contributions can be made in Bob's name to the Mon-Valley Honor Guard, 438 Alexander St. Monongahela, PA 15063. "[14] Hunter was famously averse to explaining his lyrics and avoided interviews. Garden R. Breeding. Robert. 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. There are no known survivors. He was born in Diboll, Texas, on July 23, 1918 to the late Clarence and Ethel Hunter. Garcia invited him to join the band as a lyricist, and Hunter contributed substantially to many of their albums, beginning with Aoxomoxoa in 1969. Robert Hunter, the poet and writer who provided the Grateful Dead with many of their vivid and enduring lyrics, died Monday night. Rob was born in Birmingham, England to Robert and Gene Hunter. Robert and his wife Ellen lived in Connecticut and eventually settled in Eastport. Bob was born on February 16, 1945 in Baltimore, Maryland to loving parents Harriet and Arthur Hunter. Bob was a U.S. Army veteran. Share a memory, offer a condolence. Bob was born in Birmingham on June 17, 1934, the fourth child of Kathryn Lewis Hunter and Walter Smith Hunter. He was born in Charleroi on August 6, 1940, a son of the late Clarence and Emma Hunter. Hunter spent the next few years in foster homes before returning to live with his mother. Wednesday, Apr 6, 2022 Family and friends can send flowers and condolences in memory of the loved one. He was born on May 22, 2001 in Baton Rouge, Robert Ross Hunter Jr., age 69, of Margate, Florida passed away on Thursday, October 20, 2022. Bob was the beloved husband of Bonnie Hunter (nee McCrae) for over 31 years. Garden Aud., Vancouver Canada, Robert F. 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Robert. Robert accepted Christ as his personal Savior at an early age under the Leadership of Rev. There are things I have to do, like get a good picture, and I dont take a good picture, he told Rolling Stone in 2013. Hunter Obituary. Once asked by The Associated Press who his influences were, he laughed and replied that, just to throw people off, he would often cite both the great 19th century theatrical songwriting team of Gilbert and Sullivan and the American folk music balladeer Woody Guthrie. His family moved to Connecticut, where he attended the University of Connecticut. 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It was always a joy to pass him in the hallway or see him come to my He was educated in Oxfordshire and immigrated to Canada in 1983 where he began his company, Western Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at 2023 SCI SHARED RESOURCES, LLC. Majoring in History, English and Education, Bob graduated from Davidson College in 1962 where he was a member of the As the Deads lyricist, Hunter would hand stacks of songs to Garcia who would go through them, pick the ones he liked and offer Hunter fairly blunt notes and instructions (for instance, Garcia didnt want anything with expressly political themes). ROBERT A. After a moments reflection, he added more seriously, Actually, thats pretty close to the truth.. can stop at any time. Other of Hunters most memorable Grateful Dead songs include It Must Have Been the Roses, Terrapin Station, The Days Between, Brown Eyed Women, Jack Straw, Friend of the Devil, Box of Rain, Uncle Johns Band and Black Muddy River.. View memory board. [5] By 1962, he had written a book, The Silver Snarling Trumpet, described by McNally as a roman clef. During one session, Hunter began writing lyrics to accompany an instrumental the band was working on; the result, Dark Star, was both a landmark for the band and also the official start of Hunters new role as the lyricist in residence. WebClipping found in Shepherdstown Register in Shepherdstown, West Virginia on Apr 6, 1916. Obituary for Robert W. Hunter Visitation 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. With over 1,900 locations, Dignity Memorial providers proudly serve over 375,000 families a year. What we were doing was almost sacred. Family and friends can send flowers and/or light a candle as a loving gesture for their loved one. I'll take my typewriter and no telling what'll come out. Ellen predeceased him on September 5, 2000. Robert K. Hunter, 81, of Monongahela (Carroll Township), passed away Saturday, April 2, 2022, in UPMC Presbyterian Hospital, Pittsburgh. He explained the unexplainable and the words struck deep.. Bob was the beloved husband of Bonnie Hunter (nee McCrae) for over 31 years. Dr. Robert D. Bob Hunter died Feb. 11, 2023, at age 94, concluding an energetic life spent in service to Abilene Christian University, Texas higher education, the Abilene community and the state of Texas. View memory board. WebObituary. Bob was in the 10th Mt. [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. September 24, 2019 at 8:26 p.m. Robert Hunter, the man behind the poetic and mystical words for many of the Grateful Deads finest songs, has died at age 78. It is with great sadness we confirm our beloved Robert passed away yesterday night, Hunters family announced in a statement. Let your community know. No cause of death was provided. The Dignity Memorial online obituary search tool gives you access to obituaries from thousands of locations across North America. Robert. [38] In 2013, he was compelled to go on a solo tour as a result of medical bills, after surviving a spinal cord abscess in the previous year. [11] Around this time, Hunter was briefly involved with Scientology, and also struggled with addiction to methamphetamine and speed, which drove him to move briefly to Los Angeles and then to New Mexico. He and his wife Marilyn were married on James Robert Hunter 02/27/1947 05/18/2022 James Robert Hunter, age 75, of Cary, North Carolina passed away on Wednesday, May 18, 2022. One of Hunters most memorable songs for the Dead was Playing in the Band, co-written with Weir and Hart. Robert William Bill Hunter Jr., 84, of Mount Ida, AR, passed away peacefully at his home on Feb 15, 2023. Grateful Dead Album Guide [4][5] They recorded and released their first album, which included only two original songs, but soon afterward began to develop more of their own, and started work on "Alligator", using Hunter's lyrics. Wednesday, Apr 6, 2022 A graveside service will be held at 4:00 PM Sunday, September 19 at Mintz Baptist Church Cemetery with Dr. Ronald Ginn officiating. ROBERT A. Send flowers. He was born in Diboll, Texas, on July 23, 1918 to the late Clarence and Ethel Hunter. Please accept Echovitas sincere condolences. Hunter, who is survived by his wife Maureen (whom he married in 1982), recorded several albums in his own and occasionally toured. Ellen predeceased him on September 5, 2000. He died peacefully at home in his bed, surrounded by love. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Robert Hunter to show Garden R. Breeding. [29] In the same year, Hunter wrote lyrics for 7 Walkers' debut album, including "Louisiana Rain", "Chingo", and "Sue From Bogalusa". He graduated from Deer Valley High School, then he went on with various jobs, landing a security position where he succeeded as an essential worker. We would like to offer our sincere support to anyone coping with grief. Robert Hunter Sr. Was the first person I meet. Service is Sat., Oct. 17, 2020, 12 pm, at Mt. Enter ROBERT HUNTER OBITUARY. In the years after, he wrote songs with Elvis Costello, Bruce Hornsby, country singer Jim Lauderdale and Dead drummer Mickey Hart. [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. 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