Mr. Fred J. Hunter, Menlo, GA passed away Friday, August 17, 2012 at the Erlanger Medical Center from injuries received in an automobile accident on Monday, August 13, 2012.

Mr. Hunter was the son of the late Sam Hunter and Azore Mason Hunter. Known for his humor and wit, Fred enjoyed life and since his retirement from Allen Smith Chevrolet, was often found in his shop repairing a lawnmower. He was preceded in death by a son, Freddy Hunter, a daughter, Lynn Hunter, and several brothers and sisters.

Mr. Hunter is survived by his wife, Dale Hunter; daughter and son-in-law, Pam and Terry Vaughn; sons and daughter-in-law, Scott and Evette Hunter and Darry Hunter; brother, Horace Hunter; sisters, Mildred Edgeworth and Roxie King; nine grandchildren; 10 great grandchildren; and a number of in-laws, nieces and nephews.

A Celebration of Life will be held Sunday, August 26, 2012 at 4:00 P.M. in the Chapel of the Mason Funeral Home. The family will receive friends Sunday afternoon from 3:30 P.M. until the service hour.

According to Mr. Hunter’s wishes, he will be cremated. The family may be contacted at the residence, 1145 Jamestown Road in Menlo.

Mr. Hunter’s family respectfully asks that memorial contribution be made to the Hope Rebirth Homeless Shelter, c/o Jason Hampton, 201 Ridge Street, Menlo, GA 30731.