Bernard Melvin Hunter Obituary (1928 - 2012)

Decatur Bernard "Melvin" Hunter, 84 of Decatur, passed away at 8:50 a.m., Sunday, October 21, 2012, in his residence. A service to celebrate Melvin's life will be at 11:00 a.m., Friday, October 26, 2012, in Dawson & Wikoff North Funeral Home with Rev. Don Martin officiating. Burial will be in Friends Creek Cemetery, Argenta, IL. The family will receive friends for a time of visitation beginning at 10:00 a.m., Friday morning until service time at the funeral home. Messages of condolence may be sent to the family at www.dawson-wikoff.com. Melvin was born June 30, 1928, in Stonington, IL the son of Warren I .and Elizabeth (Evans) Hunter. He married Mary J. Burris on June 30, 1953. He was the retired manager of the Avon and Rogers Theater. He also had worked as a bartender for Ralph's Pub, Jimmy's Tavern, and the 48 Inn. Surviving is his wife: Mary of Decatur, sons: Rodney Hunter and Jeffrey Hunter both of Decatur. Melvin was preceded in death by his parents, two brothers, and three sisters.