Rev. Dr. James Elmo Hunter III

August 25, 1935 - July 30, 2017

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The Reverend Doctor James Elmo Hunter, III was born August 25, 1935 in West Pelzer, SC, and died Sunday, July 30, 2017. He was the son of James E. Hunter, Jr. and Sarah Burkett Hunter.

In 40 years of service in the South Carolina United Methodist Conference, Dr. Hunter ministered to five churches and their congregations, representing small and rural, suburban, and large urban communities. His service to the Conference also included holding the position of District Superintendent in Spartanburg and Chaplain and Professor of Biblical Literature at Spartanburg Methodist College, as well as many Conference Boards and Agencies. He was elected to serve at the General Conference and the Jurisdictional Conference. Among many other pursuits, Dr. Hunter was instrumental in developing United Ministries and the Triune Mercy Center.

Following a transfer from the Citadel, Dr. Hunter graduated from Erskine College; however, he always considered the Citadel his alma mater in his heart of hearts. He received two Masters Degrees and one Doctorate Degree from Emory University. Dr. Hunter also received an honorary Doctor of Humane Letters from Claflin University, an institution he cherished dearly and supported as the Chairman of the Board of Trustees for eight years.

Dr. Hunter was married to Nancy Rhodes of Estill, SC for 59 years. He is survived by Nancy; three children and their spouses, Jim & Sallie Hunter, Anne & Alex Young, and Rebecca & Greg Kryshtalowych; six grandchildren, Kemper & Leah Hunter, Lucy & Jack Young, and Andrew & James Kryshtalowych; his sister and brother-in-law, Elaine and Charles Gentry, and one nephew and two nieces, Hunter Gentry, Sally Taylor and Mary Kathryn Price.

A memorial service will be held on Saturday, August 5, 2017 at 2:00 p.m. at St. Matthew United Methodist Church, Greenville, SC. Following the service, the family will receive friends in the church parlor.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be sent to the James E. and Nancy R. Hunter Scholarship at Claflin University, addressed to Rev. Whittaker V. Middleton, Vice-President for Advancement, Claflin University, 400 Magnolia Street, Orangeburg, SC 29115.

Memorial Service

AUG 5. 02:00 PM

St. Matthew United Methodist Church

701 Cleveland Street

Greenville, SC, US, 29601

The Reverend Doctor James Elmo Hunter, III was born August 25, 1935 in West Pelzer, SC, and died Sunday, July 30, 2017. He was the son of James E. Hunter, Jr. and Sarah Burkett Hunter. In 40 years of service in the South Carolina United Methodist Conference, Dr. Hunter ministered to five churches and theirContinue Reading

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We are deeply saddened by the news of Dr. Hunter's passing. Our hearts and prayers are with you and your family. May the fond memories of him fill your hearts and give you peace.

Doug and I send our deepest condolences to the entire extended Hunter family. We cherish our memories of Dr. Hunter. What an amazing family he and his bride raised! With much love from the Newells.

Nancy and family, it is hard to describe my sadness at the loss of Jim Hunter. Jim was in many ways my spiritual mentor. We had lunch together often when I was the COM chair (1983?) and he almost convinced me my calling was too ordained ministry. You will all be in my thoughts and prayers.Attached is a picture of Jim, at Lindsey's baptism. Don't recall what Brother Jim said, but we were all enjoying it!Jim Allen

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Nancy and family,My heart aches for y'all, all of you have always had a very special place in my heart. My prayers are for your peace and comfort. I'll say an extra prayer for you when I see a little red sports car!Much love,Jean Suber Griffin

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Jim was the youth minister at Buncombe Street when I was a teenager . He had such a positive influence in my formative years and I will always remember him in such a special way. I am sure he will be greatly missed.Sally Wise

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