Franklin Dale Hunter was born to Robert and Margaret Lucille AlexanderHunter on August 28, 1946, in New Waverly, Texas. He is the tenth of twelvechildren and graduated from Sam Houston High School in the neighboring town of Huntsville in 1962.

He accepted Christ at an early age and joined the Macedonia MissionaryBaptist Church, where he was a member until he left home for militaryservice.

Franklin was drafted into the Vietnam War in 1968 and attained the rank ofLance Corporal. While serving, he received the National Defense ServiceMedal, Vietnam Service Medal, and RVN Cross of Gallantry, and the VietnamCampaign Medal. He indeed served his country well. Upon return to theUnited States, Franklin married Mary Francis and established residence inConroe, Texas, where he resided until his death on August 21, 2026.

Mary preceded him in death on November 18, 2022, after more than 50years of loving marriage. His greatest commitment and joy was following inhis father’s footsteps as Sunday School Superintendent. Franklin could befound every Saturday evening concluding his week-long study of the nextlesson in depth.

He leaves to mourn his passing and to celebrate his life, son, Jackie L. Hunter (Teresa) of Winston-Salem, North Carolina; daughter, Raylene White (Seth); brother, Lawrence Roy Hunter (Faye); sisters, Mattie Hall, Faitha Hunter, and Jimmye Bundage, all of Conroe, Texas, Barbara Sillemon of Cedar Hill, Texas and sister-in-law Vera Davis (Milton) also of Conroe, TX.; special nephew, Quentin Haynes (Wilmeter); niece, Cassandra Hunter; Raylene White and Sister Alene Davis were always ready and willing to assist, drive, and provide transportation whenever needed. He also leaves grandchildren Austin, Nellie, Declan, and Matilda, and a host of nephews, nieces, and friends.

Preceding him in death were parents, Robert and Lucile Hunter; brothers, Billy, Robert Jr., and Tucker Hunter; sisters, Ernestine Lane, Margaret Shelton, and Alvildia Tolbert.