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Monday, April 23, 2001 -1:00 P.M.-
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2295 Benjamin E. Mays Drive, S.W. Atlanta, Georgia
The Reverend Dr. Gerald L. Durley, Pastor Officiating
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Deacon Roy Hunter, Jr. was born January 7, 1930 one of six children of Pearl Walker and Roy Hunter, Sr. in Birmingham, Alabama.
Dr. Hunter was a graduate of Morehouse College where he earned his Bachelor of Science degree. He earned his Masters of Science degree from Atlanta University where he matriculated on an academic scholarship. After receiving his Ph.D. from Brown University, Dr. Hunter continued his tenure as Professor at Morehouse College moving on to Chair of the Biology Department at Morgan State College and Atlanta University. In 1992 he joined the Morehouse School of Medicine and served for many years in various capacities: Institutional Liaison Consultant, Director of Fellows Program, Program Officer of International Health Programs and Office of Sponsored Programs. He later became the Assistant Director/Senior Editor of Office of Sponsored Programs/International Health Programs. At the time of his retirement in 1996, he was Assistant Director/Senior Editor, Office of Sponsored Programs.
A consummate educator, leader and researcher, Dr. Hunter trained and touched the lives of many doctors and health practitioners around the world. He was the recipient of numerous awards and honors which included a Postdoctoral Fellowship, Southern Fellowships Fund; Brotherhood Award and Outstanding Christian Service Award from Providence Missionary Baptist Church; Excellence in Teaching Award, Trustees of Atlanta University; and Alumnus of the Year for Balti;11ore Morehouse Club , National Alumni Association of Morehouse College. He served as the national president of Beta Kappa Chi, was a member of the editorial board for the National Institute of Science and a consultant for the National Institutes of Health, Ford Foundation, National Science Foundation, National Fellowships Fund and Morristown (TN) College. While at Atlanta University, Dr. Hunter supervised forty-one students for masters degrees and served as advisor for seven doctoral candidates. His hobbies included constructing challenging quizzes and puzzles.
Dr. Hunter was a man of vision who, in the midst of his demanding schedule, found time to contribute tirelessly to his Providence Missionary Baptist Church family. He has served on the Deacon Board, taught the noonday Bible Study Class and Sunday School; served as Financial Secretary, participated actively in the Brotherhood and as Director of the Vision Food Share Ministry.
The joy in his life was the dedication and love he received from all of the children he met. They were all drawn to him like a magnet, referring to him
as 'Uncle Roy.' Dr. Hunter lived a spirit-filled life of faithfulness and dignity and leaves to
cherish the gift of his life, his wife of over thirty years, Deacon Julie V. Hunter; one daughter, Mrs. Judith Montgomery; one son-in-law, Mr. Morris Montgomery; a brother, Mr. James Hunter; three grandchildren, E.J., Ethan and Erin Taylor of Augusta, Georgia; three devoted school chums, Dr. Joseph Gayles, Mr. and Mrs. Murray (Verdean) Schmoke, and Dr. and Mrs. Samuel (Sylvia) Cook; a host of nieces, nephews, and friends, and a cadre of godsons, goddaughters and other mentees.
A Tribute to ..Uncle Roy..
Dr. Roy Hunter, Jr.
See him rolling, twisting, turning On that motor scooter chair; See him laughing, talking, smiling As he makes his thoroughfare.
Then there came the time for worship, And he'd have to scoot along To the sanctuary rolling While the Praise Team sang their song.
Children rush up to his scooter Hoping for a quickie ride; On his lap he seats them snugly-Pushing buttons, they smile with pride.
Roy would talk back to the preacher 'Bout his evolution theme, And the preacher kept on preaching Never falling for this scheme.
Other small ones come a staring Looking for a little treat; First he kids them 'bout being empty, Then he gives them sweets to eat.
There were close ones whom he loved to Spar around with life's deep thought, And they'd share with jubilation Latest books that they had bought.
Though he had no big large family Many called him, "Uncle Roy," And they'd seek some profound wisdom , And he'd share it with much joy.
And his love of Howard Thurman Was a blessing to behold, Drinking in that Olive Schriener Within in him her words unfold.
Yes, he loved to challenge thinking With some quiz or made up test; Then he'd share it or he'd sell it Pushing one to do their best.
Now, let's turn to his great idol, Benjamin Elijah Mays This great scholar whom he treasured Reminiscing on his days.
And his love for Auntie Julie Was quite evident to see; And her love for him was quite sure As they helped each other be.
From the depth of his beginning Deep entrenched in poverty, He did rise to live life fully, Now he's set his spirit free.
--Calvin J. Banks
Calvin J. Banks 4/20/0 I
Other survivors include nine sisters &brothers-in-law: Virginia Hunter & Barbara Hunter of Birmingham/ AL; Johnnie Gaskins of Bowie/ MD; Carol Howard of VA/ Rev. Melba & Rev. Royce Chaney of Newfane/ NY; Rosemary & Kurt Gaskins of Odenton MD; and Donald Varner of Clinton/ MD.: and a devoted son Carlton Brown of Atlanta/ GA.
Isaiah 40:1-8 1. Our God has said: "Encourage my people! Give them
comfort. 2. Speak kindly to Jerusalem and announce: Your slavery is
past/ your punishment is over. 3. Someone is shouting: "Clear a path in the desert! Make
a straight road for the Lord our God 4. Fill in the valleys; flatten every hill and mountain. Level
the rough and ruggedground 5. Then the glory of the Lord will appear for all to see.
The Lord has promised this!" 6. Someone told me to shout and I asked, "What should I
shout?" We humans are merelygrass and we last no longer than wild flowers. 7. At the Lord's command, flowers andgrass disappear and so do we. 8. Flowers andgrass fade away, but what our God has said will never change.
Roy's life was inspired and directed by the essence of this scripture.
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PRELUDE ................................................................................... Musicians Providence Missionary Baptist Church
PROCESSIONAL
HYMN ............................................................. "Great Is Thy Faithfulness"
SCRIPTURE: The Old Testament The New Testament
PRAYER
SOLO ............... ......... ................................................... Sister Robin Brown "I Love The Lord"
REFLECTIONS AND TRIBUTES: (3 minutes) The Profession: Dr. Thomas Cole, President, Clark Atlanta University Dr. Walter Sullivan, Morehouse School of Medicine Friends: Dr. Samuel Cook, Classmate, Morehouse College Dr. Lafayette Fredrick, Colleague, Atlanta University The Co1nmunity: Deacon Mary Pugh, President, Lynn Valley Community Club
MUSICAL SELECTION
REFLECTIONS AND TRIBUTES: (3 minutes) Former Students: Dr. David Satcher, United States Surgeon General Dr. Sandra Hooker, Assistant Dean of Research Morehouse School of Medicine The Church: Deacon James Porter, Chair, Board of Deacons Providence Missionary Baptist Church
SOLO ........................................................................... Sister Robin Brown "lie Touched Me"
EULOGY ................................................................ Pastor Gerald L. Durley
MUSICAL SELECTION
ACKNOWLEDGMENT .............................................................. The Family
RECESSIONAL
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Members of the Board of Deacons, Providence Missionary Baptist Church
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Members of the Deaconess Board, Providence Missionary Baptist Church
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The members of the family, nuclear and extended, thank you for the many acts of loving kindness to our loved one during his life, and to us during our bereavement. Your thoughtfulness is deeply appreciated and will always be remembered.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that contributions be made to the Dr. Roy Hunter, Jr. Memorial Scholarship Fund in Science and Math at Morehouse College.
God's Minute
I have only just a 1ninute. Only sixty seconds in it, Forced upon me-can't refuse it Didn 't seek it, didn't choose it, But it's up to 1ne to use it. I must suffer if I lose it, Give account if I abuse it. Just a tiny little minute-
But eternity is in it.
-Anony1nous
Services entrusted to MURRAY BROTHERS CASCADE CHAPEL
1199 Utoy Springs Road, S. W. Atlanta, Georgia 30331 404-349-3000
The Atlanta journal-Constitution
ATLANTA
Roy
Hunter
Jr., 71,
biology prcfrssor
By Stephania H. Davis
sdavis@ajc.com
, Roy Hunter Jr. used a brace
and crutches for most of his life
-the result of childhood polio -
and later a motorized chair. But
don't make the mistake of calling
him handicapped.
"In his younger days, he could
beat an able-bodied person to the
top of the stairs," said his wife,
Julie Huriter of Atlanta. "You
might be handicapped, by igno-
rance, but he sure wasn't."
At Providence Missionary
Baptist Church, where he was a
deacon and taught adult Sunday
school, Dr. Turner was loved by
children for his willingness to
give them rides on his chair, and
by adults for
his wisdom.
"He had
very powerful
shoulders so
he cut a very
imposing fig-
ure," said the
Rev. Gerald
Durley, pastor
of the church.
"He was a
Hunter
sage who tran-
. scended time. He always had a
little kindness for the children.
And as a deacon he was erudite,
logical, organized and always
spiritual."
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OBITUARIES
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day at his Atlanta residence, is 11
a.m. Monday at Providence Mis-
sionary Baptist Church. The
body will be cremated. Murray
Bros. Cascade Chapel is in
charge of arrangements.
A native of Birmingham, Dr.
Hunter had always wanted to
a~en~ Morehouse College, said
his wife. He earned his bache-
lor's degree in biology from
Morehouse in 1950 and his mas-
ter's degree in biology and
embryology from Atlanta Univer-
sity in 1953. In 1962 he received
his doctorate in cell and develop-
mental biology from Brown Uni-
versity.
Dr. Hunter taught biology at
several schools before coming
back to Morehouse to teach in
1964. He also taught biology at
Atlanta University, before mov-
.ing into administration at More-
house School of Medicine in
1982.
.
At his retirement in 1996, Dr.
Hunter was assistant director
and senior editor of the office of
sponsored programs at the medi-
cal school.
"As a teacher, they didn't
come any better," said a former
student, Dr. J.K. Haynes, More-
house College biology depart-
ment chairman arid dean of sci-
ence and math. "He inspired me
to go to graduate school instead
of medical school. He brought
such a high level of scholarship
to his work, I wanted to be like
hi m. " Dr. Hunter was respected in
the academic community nation-
wide, said Dr. vice president
WforalotepreSrautliloivnasn~d
planning at the medical school.
"He did much to enhance the
grantsmanship of many profes-
sors in their research endeav-
ors," said Dr. Sullivan.
"This was highly satisfactory
and resulted in many millions of
dollars for Morehouse School of
Medicine from public sources."
In his free time, Dr. Hunter
enjoyed playing Scrabble and
creating word games, drills and
puzzles.
. "His mind was always work-
mg, and so everything centered
around quizzing you to find out
what you had done with your
mind," said Mrs. Hunter.
Survivors include a stepdaugh-
ter, Judith Montgomery of Reno
Nev.; and a brother, James '
Hunter of Birmingham.
In lieu of flowers, the family
,requests contributions be made
:to the Roy Hunter Jr. Scholar-
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VIew Drive S.W., Atlanta GA
30314-3776.
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Adanta-Fulton Public Library System
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FULTON COUNTY
INTEROFFI CE MEMORANDUM
TO:
Library Staff
FROM:
Valerie R. Jackson
DATE:
April19, 2001
SUBJECT: Notice of Death of Former Staff Family Member
It is with much sadness that I announce the death of Dr. Roy Hunter, husband of Julie Hunter, former Library Director. Dr. Hunter died on Thursday, April19, 2001. There will be a wake on Sunday, April 22, 2001 from 7:00 to 8:00p.m. at:
Murray Brothers Funeral Home Cascade Chapel 1199 Utoy Springs Road, S.W.
The funeral service will take place: Monday, Apri123, 2001 (11 :00 a.m.) Providence Missionary Baptist Church 2295 Benjamin E. Mays Drive, S.W. Atlanta, Georgia
cc: Mary Kaye Hooker, Director of Libraries Carolyn L. Garnes, Deputy Director Joseph Jordan, Auburn Avenue Research Library Administrator
Mary Kaye Hooker, Director of Libraries
One Margaret Mitchell Square, Atlanta, Georgia 30303-1089 (404) 730-1972, Fax (404) 730-1990