LOS ANGELES Robert Hunter, the man behind the poetic and mystical words for many of the Grateful Dead's finest songs, has died at age 78. WebRobert Dwight Hunter, age 87, of Carmel, Indiana passed away on Friday, August 12, 2022. [5] Hunter's relationship with the band grew until he was officially a non-performing band member. Bob was in the 10th Mt. WebHunter was born Robert Burns on June 23, 1941 in Arroyo Grande, California, near San Luis Obispo. Hunter once again performed "Ripple". Robert A. WebRobert Hunter, 79, passed away Wednesday, January 25, 2023. We loved Bob Hunter and will miss him unimaginably, Grateful Dead drummer Mickey Hart said, adding the lyricist was a visionary wordsmith extraordinaire.. Let your community know. Hunter died Monday at his Northern California home with his wife, Maureen, at his side, former Grateful Dead publicist Dennis McNally told The Associated Press on Tuesday. He was educated in Oxfordshire and immigrated to Canada in 1983 where he began his company, Western [1][2] After Garcia's death from a heart attack at a heroin rehabilitation clinic in 1995, the Grateful Dead disbanded. WebClipping found in Shepherdstown Register in Shepherdstown, West Virginia on Apr 6, 1916. He was born in Diboll, Texas, on July 23, 1918 to the late Clarence and Ethel Hunter. LOS ANGELES Robert Hunter, the man behind the poetic and mystical words for many of the Grateful Dead's finest songs, has died at age 78. Robert C. Christie Hunter (born Robert Burns; June 23, 1941 September 23, 2019) was an American lyricist, singer-songwriter, translator, and poet, best known for his work with the Grateful Dead. Arrangements by Mays Funeral Home, Calais & Eastport. Other times, songs would just pour out of him, like a stunningly fruitful day in London where, with the help of a bottle of Retsina, he wrote Ripple, Brokedown Palace and To Lay Me Down. He also often found inspiration in unlikely places: He wrote Playing In the Band to the sound of the water pump on Mickey Harts ranch, while Fire on the Mountain was also written at the ranch, inspired by a literal fire on the mountain in the distance. In the years after, he wrote songs with Elvis Costello, Bruce Hornsby, country singer Jim Lauderdale and Dead drummer Mickey Hart. It was a skill he matched seamlessly with a boundless knowledge of subjects running the gamut from classic literature to street life, which in turn allowed him to write authoritatively about everyone from card sharks and hustlers to poor dirt farmers and free-spirited lovers. Robert Lewis Hunter passed away on December 3, 2020. [33], Dennis McNally, author of a history of the Grateful Dead, said the band only "developed their potential for greatness" after they made Hunter their main lyricist. He was born January 6, 1939, in Brownsville, TN, to Francis and Robert W. Hunter Sr. Bill was predeceased by both of his parents, his two sisters, Lilly Martha Barnett and Gwynne R Boarers, and his wife, Jane Adair Hunter. In 2013, he went on his last solo tour as a result of medical bills; the year before he had had a spinal abscess and, by his own admission, hit the road to help pay his medical bills. "[5] The band's composition methods were varied. A graveside service will be held at 4:00 PM Sunday, September 19 at Mintz Baptist Church Cemetery with Dr. Ronald Ginn officiating. 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Hunter was even aware of the songs significance at the time. Garcia became involved with bluegrass groups in the area such as the Thunder Mountain Tub Thumpers and the Wildwood Boys; Hunter sometimes played the mandolin with these groups, but was more interested in writing. Jacob Robert Hunter (Jake), born and raised in Phoenix/Glendale, Arizona, went home to be with the Lord on December 29, 2022. Eventually Hunter would write for all of the groups members, and when the Grateful Dead was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1994 he was included as the lyricist. He was 86. The 200 Greatest Singers of All Time He was born on August 19, 1992. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. In this time of grief please celebrate him the way you all know how, by being together and listening to the music. Robert and his wife Ellen lived in Connecticut and eventually settled in Eastport. WebObituary. [5][12], While Hunter was in New Mexico, he wrote lyrics for three songs. In an interview with American Songwriter, Hart categorized Hunter's lyrics compared to other great lyricists saying, "When you're in a situation in the future and you can't explain it, very often a Hunter line or two or three will explain something that's unexplainable. Robert. Robert Lee Hunter Obituary. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family. Passed away peacefully on Sunday, 11th October 2015 aged 61 years. Beloved husband to Katherine (Funston) and father of Alexandra, Ethan and Zachary. He attended the University of Connecticut for one year where he studied drama, became a Pete Seeger fan and turned his interest to folk music. It is with great sadness we confirm our beloved Robert passed away yesterday night, Hunters family announced in a statement. He was preceded in death by his parents. "And I believe it, you know?" [20] Hunter wrote "Cyclone" for Bruce Hornsby and the Noisemakers' Levitate album, released in 2009. Let your community know. Robert A. To send flowers Robert Lewis Hunter passed away on December 3, 2020. Robert Lee Hunter Jr., was born August 7, 1965 to Robert Hunter Sr. and Edna Hunter. Hunters survivors include his wife and daughter Kate. He was so kind and friendly to me. Robert Hunter, the man behind the poetic and mystical words for many of the Grateful Deads finest songs, has died at age 78. View memory board. [5] They formed a short-lived duo called "Bob and Jerry" that debuted at the graduation ceremony of the Quaker Peninsula School on May 5, 1961. It gets to wearin thin., Another song, Ripple, which was set to a maddening beautiful melody that Garcia composed on guitar, contains the lines Hunter once said he was most proud of: Reach out your hand, if your cup be empty. [5] He enlisted in the National Guard, and spent six months training, before doing a six-month tour of duty. "[21] Hornsby commented on his work for Levitate ("Cyclone"), saying, "Well, I've always loved [Robert Hunter's] writing. 2023 Butler Funeral Home. Robert accepted Christ as his personal Savior at an early age under the Leadership of Rev. There are no known survivors. With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Robert Lee Hunter of Marietta, Georgia, who passed away on January 14, 2022. 9:00 AM. There are things about Jerry I just dont understand. Many of the Grateful Dead's early lyrics were "superficial" and simple. Listen to this story. They survived those days, both would say later, by eating tins of pineapple Hunter had pilfered from a military installation during his brief time in the National Guard. He was so kind and friendly to me. Robert Hunter, the poet and writer who provided the Grateful Dead with many of their vivid and enduring lyrics, died Monday night. Funeral Home website by. ROBERT HUNTER OBITUARY. He moved to his heavenly home on Friday, September 2, 2022. Enter Bob is survived by a step son, John K. Balchik of Madison, TN and a step daughter, Janet M. Galaski of Monongahela; three step grandchildren, Brittany M. (Jerod) Smith of Irwin, Jennifer (Dr. Stuart) Simko of Greenville, SC and Christopher Weschler of Ladson, SC; four step great grandchildren Brielle and Cassidy Smith and Pippa and Carrington Simko, a brother Richard B. What we were doing was almost sacred. We want to hear it. Mr. Robert Louis Hunter, Sr., 88 of Roseboro passed away at his home on Thursday, September 16, 2021 surrounded by his family. After a valiant and lengthy struggle with congestive heart disease he was finally bored to death. Robert was born on November 24, 1943. Besides his parents, he was predeceased by his brother John Robert. He was 86. It was an experience he said scarred him emotionally and left him feeling forever the outsider. [1] In 1965, Garcia, Ron McKernan, Bob Weir, Phil Lesh and Bill Kreutzmann formed a band, initially called the Warlocks, but soon renamed the Grateful Dead. No cause of death was provided. [1][4][5] He was a great-great grandson of the Romantic poet Robert Burns, according to Charles Perry. Leave a sympathy Please accept Echovitas sincere condolences. Bob was born on March 26, 1940, in Richmond, VA to Homer Plato and Odell America. Hes got a way with words and I do too, Dylan told Rolling Stone. Hunter of Willard, Ohio. Robert Hunter, born August 5, 1920, noted scion of Mobile and a pillar of society, peacefully shuffled off his mortal coil on June 3, 2012 at the home in which he was born and raised his family. He was born and raised in Dayton, Ohio however resided in San Antonio, Texas for the last 14 years. Obituary information for Craig Robert Hunter Sign In Craig Robert Hunter August 5, 1959 - May 2, 2022 Share Obituary: Tribute Wall 22 Obituary & Events Share a memory Plant a tree Share a memory of Craig Robert Hunter Plant a tree in memory of Craig An environmentally friendly option Plant a tree 2 trees planted in memory of Craig [5], Hunter played a minimal role in the Grateful Dead's next album, Anthem of the Sun, but he and Garcia worked together to write every song on Aoxomoxoa, which came after it. Bob was born on July 4, 1949, in Guys Mills the son of the late Ralph Eugene Hunter and Beverly Carolyn Lilly Hunter. [5] Their relationship was often challenged by Garcia's difficulties with drug addiction; in 2015, Hunter said he was unhappy with the extent of cocaine use among band members. Garcia was 18 and Hunter 19. Robert K. Hunter, 81, of Monongahela (Carroll Township), passed away Saturday, April 2, 2022, in UPMC Presbyterian Hospital, Pittsburgh. ROBERT HUNTER OBITUARY. Bobby Hunter, 58, of Lakewood, New Jersey passed away after a long battle with Huntingtons Disease, on September 11 th, 2022, at the Leisure Chateau.Bobby was born on February 21 st, 1964 to loving parents Joan and Robert W. Hunter, in Frankfurt, Germany where his father was stationed.Bobby lived in Listen to this story. ROBERT HUNTER OBITUARY. Read more about the life story of Robert and share your memory. We are sad to announce that on April 16, 2022 we had to say goodbye to Robert Hunter (Clinton, New Jersey), born in Baltimore, Maryland. Leave a sympathy Please accept Echovitas sincere condolences. Wednesday, Apr 6, 2022 [1] [4] [5] He was a great-great grandson of the Romantic poet Robert Burns, according to Charles Perry. Robert and his wife Ellen lived in Connecticut and eventually settled in Eastport. [5] Recordings of folk and bluegrass bands that included Hunter and Garcia were later released on two albums Folk Time (2016) and Before the Dead (2018).[8][9]. Loved uncle of Richard, Stuart, Brad, Doug and Fiona and great uncle to little Patrick. [17], Following the dissolution of the Grateful Dead, Hunter successfully continued his writing career, working on new songs with Jim Lauderdale, Elvis Costello, Cesar Rosas, and Bruce Hornsby, among others. We are sad to announce that on September 5, 2022, at the age of 73, Robert Allen Hunter (Lake Jackson, Texas) passed away. His lyrics heard in everything from early Dead classics like Dark Star and China Cat Sunflower and proceeding through Uncle Johns Band, Box of Rain, Scarlet Begonias, and Touch of Gray were as much a part of the band as Jerry Garcias singing and guitar. ), passed away on Saturday April 2, 2022 in UPMC Presbyterian Hospital, Pittsburgh. Im always glad that people are still out there performing the stuff, and the closer they are to the origination, the better, he told RS in 2013. He met Garcia in 1960 at a production of the musical Damn Yankees, introduced by a former girlfriend who by then was Garcias first wife. WebRobert Hunter, 79, passed away Wednesday, January 25, 2023. WebObituary of Robert Gordon HUNTER. Hear your loved one's obituary. Buck was born to the late Lillie Bell Hunter and Nelson Ray Howard, Sr on March 20, 1940 in Shreveport, LA. Here is Robert Hunters obituary. Ellen predeceased him on September 5, 2000. Let it be known there is a fountain. Robert Howard Hunter Robert Bob Hunter, 77, of Bethlehem Township, New Jersey passed away at his home on Saturday April 16, 2022. Terms of Use | Privacy, Southwestern Funeral Directors Association of Pennsylvania. Hunter Obituary. There will be a time when there arent any of the originators left.. The Dignity Memorial online obituary search tool gives you access to obituaries from thousands of locations across North America. Share a memory, offer a condolence. A photo gallery of newsmakers and celebrities who died in 2019. I didnt feel we were a pop music band. [29] In the same year, Hunter wrote lyrics for 7 Walkers' debut album, including "Louisiana Rain", "Chingo", and "Sue From Bogalusa". [F]rom many nights of raving all night the way people do in their early twenties, he knew me real well and I knew him real well, and I remember his girlfriend at that time, she said it was hard to tell where he ended and I started up, Hunter recalled. Bob was an intellectual and I cant tell you that there are a lot of intellectuals in the rock and roll business. He was 78. Bob was born on March 26, 1940, in Richmond, VA to Homer Plato and Odell America. This site is provided as a service of SCI Shared Resources, LLC. Send us a tip using our anonymous form. When he did attend the groups concerts, he was content to either stand to the side of the stage or, better yet, sit anonymously in the audience. Share obituary. He was so kind and friendly to me. 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He was born and lived most of his life Auburn, NY, the son of Edward and Kathryn (Deering) Hunter. Robert Hunter, Grateful Dead Collaborator and Lyricist, Dead at 78, Kiss Announce 'Absolute Final Shows' of Their Farewell Tour, Rammstein Co-Signs Lizzo Covering 'Du Hast' With Full Band at Berlin Tour Stop, Justin Bieber Sparks Justice World Tour Cancellation Rumors After Quietly Removing Tickets, Blood, Sweat & Tears Talk Blackmail, Backlash, Infamous Iron Curtain Tour in New Doc Trailer, Big Thief Give New Song 'Vampire Empire' Its TV Debut on 'Colbert', New 'Stranger Things' Play 'The First Shadow' to Offer Some Deep Hawkins Lore. Robert J. Hear your loved one's obituary. The elder Hunter was a publisher, who gave Robert lessons in writing. Once I started believing in that band, I thought, were going to go the distance., The role completely recast Hunters life goals. Or maybe am not capable of knowing.. Robert Hunter, photographed at the Grateful Dead's rehearsal studio, Club Front, in Nov. 1977 in San Rafael, California. [28] Also in 2010 Hunter co-wrote the song "All My Bridges Burning" with Cesar Rosas for the Los Lobos' album Tin Can Trust. I had this song that had the same feeling as, say, 'Brokedown Palace'. [16], Hunter's participation in the Grateful Dead was dominated by his collaboration with Garcia, based on, according to McNally, "friendship, common experience, Hunter's extraordinary capacity for empathy, and his sterling ability to translate that into lyrics. your email below for our complimentary daily grief messages. We are sad to announce that on April 16, 2022 we had to say goodbye to Robert Hunter (Clinton, New Jersey), born in Baltimore, Maryland. Bob was born on July 4, 1949, in Guys Mills the son of the late Ralph Eugene Hunter and Beverly Carolyn Lilly Hunter. [6] Hunter's father was an alcoholic, who deserted the family when Hunter was seven, according to Grateful Dead chronicler Dennis McNally. Your email will not be used for any other purpose. He was born and raised in Dayton, Ohio however resided in San Antonio, Texas for the last 14 years. Robert Hunter Sr. Was the first person I meet. Visitation Friday, 12-7pm, at Poole. Bob was in the 10th Mt. The spirit of the times. Memorial Oaks Funeral Home & Cemetery. Robert Rob Hunter, beloved husband of Rachael Hunter, passed away suddenly on Wednesday, February 9, 2011 at the age of 57 years. Robert Albert Hunter III, aka H age 53 born October 4, 1967, went home to be with the lord on April 29, 2021. Over the years Hunter also released nearly a dozen albums of his own, published several volumes of poetry and co-wrote songs with Dylan. Please accept Echovitas sincere condolences. Mr. Hunter was a native of Duplin County, the son of Sam and Nancy Chesnutt Hunter. Although proficient on a number of instruments including guitar, violin, cello and trumpet, Hunter never appeared on stage with the Grateful Dead during the groups 30-year run that ended with the 1995 death of lead guitarist Jerry Garcia, his principal songwriting partner. Proud father of Bob Hunter Jr., Bill (Harriet) Hunter, the late infant son Brian Hunter, and stepfather of WebRobert Allen Hunter Obituary. Mr. Robert Louis Hunter, Sr., 88 of Roseboro passed away at his home on Thursday, September 16, 2021 surrounded by his family. Robert was born November 20, 1934. Loved uncle of Richard, Stuart, Brad, Doug and Fiona and great uncle to little Patrick. ROBERT HUNTER OBITUARY. He and his wife Marilyn were married on James Robert Hunter, age 75, of Cary, North Carolina passed away on Wednesday, May 18, 2022. Stephen. Garcia then asked him to return to the San Francisco Bay Area and write for the band. Thursday, Apr 7, 2022 He and his wife Marilyn were married on James Robert Hunter 02/27/1947 05/18/2022 James Robert Hunter, age 75, of Cary, North Carolina passed away on Wednesday, May 18, 2022. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Robert Hunter to pay them a last tribute. Robert is preceded in death by his father Robert Hunter Jr., his uncle Richard Lacy, and maternal grandmother Pattie Lacy. WebHe was preceded in death by his wife Margaret (Micak) Hunter who died August 15, 2014 and a daughter, Kathleen Balchik-Weschler March 13, 2006. Leave a sympathy No cause of death was provided. September 24, 2019 at 8:26 p.m. Robert Hunter, the man behind the poetic and mystical words for many of the Grateful Deads finest songs, has died at age 78. The Los Angeles Times compared his lyrical aesthetic to that of Bob Dylan and Randy Newman, and wrote he was one of the few lyricists who "delved into the unique characteristics of the American psyche". WebObituary. Bob was born on March 26, 1940, in Richmond, VA to Homer Plato and Odell America. [5] According to McNally, the group did not last because of "Hunter's limits as a guitarist and Garcia's ravenous drive to get better," but the two remained friendly. We are sad to announce that on December 29, 2021 we had to say goodbye to Robert A. HUNTER, Robert John. He was educated in Oxfordshire and immigrated to Canada in 1983 where he began his company, Western Born Robert Burns in California in 1941, Hunter met Garcia in 1961 at a local production of the musical Damn Yankees, where they were introduced by Hunters ex-girlfriend, and Garcias then-girlfriend, Diane Huntsburger. [1], Hunter was born Robert Burns on June 23, 1941 in Arroyo Grande, California, near San Luis Obispo. Wednesday, April 6, 2022 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM, Wednesday, April 6, 2022 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM, Copyright 2007 - 23 Marshall Marra Funeral Home. Robert "Buck" Hunter, 82, of Texarkana, Texas, passed away on June 8, 2022. Over the years Hunter wrote lyrics to a number of the band's signature pieces, including "Dark Star", "Ripple", "Truckin'", "China Cat Sunflower", and "Terrapin Station". Bob was born on July 4, 1949, in Guys Mills the son of the late Ralph Eugene Hunter and Beverly Carolyn Lilly Hunter. HUNTER. WebObituary. Robert K Hunter, please click here to visit our Sympathy Store. He rarely gave interviews. Much loved brother and brother-in-law of Meg and Trevor; Jude and Martin. Rob was born in Birmingham, England to Robert and Gene Hunter. He was a proud graduate of Dunbar High School, as well as a retired employee of International Paper. Wednesday, Apr 6, 2022 We are sad to announce that on September 5, 2022, at the age of 73, Robert Allen Hunter (Lake Jackson, Texas) passed away. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family. Bob was born on February 16, 1945 in Baltimore, Maryland to loving parents Harriet and Arthur Hunter. All Rights reserved. ROBERT HUNTER OBITUARY. Arrangements by Mays Funeral Home, Calais & Eastport. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Robert Hunter to show Robert William Bill Hunter Jr., 84, of Mount Ida, AR, passed away peacefully at his home on Feb 15, 2023. Robert Hunter, the poet and lyricist best known for his collaborations with the Grateful Dead has died at 78. Robert Hunter, the poet and writer who provided the Grateful Dead with many of their vivid and enduring lyrics, died Monday night. Robert. HUNTER, Robert John. Family and friends can send flowers and/or light a candle as a loving gesture for their loved one. He was born and lived most of his life Auburn, NY, the son of Edward and Kathryn (Deering) Hunter. Listen to this story. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Robert Hunter to show Passed away peacefully on Sunday, 11th October 2015 aged 61 years. One of Hunters most memorable songs for the Dead was Playing in the Band, co-written with Weir and Hart. Hunter was the only writer to collaborate extensively with Dylan. Robert Wyatt Hunter passed away unexpectedly after a brief illness on April 27, 2022. I had a prescience about the whole thing at that point. Robert Hunter, 82, of Texarkana, TX died Friday, June 3, 2022, at his residence. ROBERT A. He graduated from Deer Valley High Robert Robbie Hunter Martin, a native of Ascension Parish and resident of St. Amant died on Friday, November 18, 2022 at 8:03AM, at the age of 21 years. Truckin, arguably Hunter and the groups best known song (and the one containing the memorable line, What a long, strange trip its been) was designated a national treasure in 1997 by the Library of Congress. Arrangements by Mays Funeral Home, Calais & Eastport. On February 5, 2023, Robert "Bob" Hunter Moore, loving husband, and father of two children, passed away at the age of 82. 6:00 PM-8:00 PM, Funeral Service I didnt get the feeling he intended to live for very long. "[14] Hunter was famously averse to explaining his lyrics and avoided interviews. [38] In 2013, he was compelled to go on a solo tour as a result of medical bills, after surviving a spinal cord abscess in the previous year. Robert William Bill Hunter Jr., 84, of Mount Ida, AR, passed away peacefully at his home on Feb 15, 2023. Family and friends can send flowers and condolences in memory of the loved one. Robert accepted Christ as his personal Savior at an early age under the Leadership of Rev. [5] A few months before Aoxomoxoa was released, Hunter and his then-partner Christie Bourne began sharing a house with Garcia, his wife, and his step-daughter. Robert J. [5] By 1962, he had written a book, The Silver Snarling Trumpet, described by McNally as a roman clef. Please accept Echovitas sincere condolences. Son of Robert Lawson Hunter and Emily (Micek) Hunter, brother to Elizabeth (Marcheterre). [5] According to Rolling Stone, "[considered] one of rock's most ambitious and dazzling lyricists, Hunter was the literary counterpoint to the bands musical experimentation",[1] and his lyrics were "as much a part of the band as Jerry Garcia's singing and guitar. Related American Legion Post 949 and the Ginger Hill Grange 1549. [14][35][36] Hunter said his "pretty much" favorite line he wrote was in "Ripple": Let it be known there is a fountain that was not made by the hands of men. Robert Lewis Hunter passed away on December 3, 2020. He also published two books translating the works of German poet Rainer Maria Rilke. It is with great sadness the family of Bob Hunter announces his passing on February 25, 2021 at the age of 84; at Strathmere Lodge. June 16, 2022. September 24, 2019 at 8:26 p.m. Robert Hunter, the man behind the poetic and mystical words for many of the Grateful Deads finest songs, has died at age 78. [3] Upon his death, Rolling Stone described him as "one of rock's most ambitious and dazzling lyricists". Around 1962, Hunter volunteered for psychedelic chemical experiments at Stanford University, research covertly sponsored by the CIA in its MKULTRA program: others participants included Ken Kesey and Allen Ginsberg. WebRobert "Bill" William Hunter Jr. enero 6, 1939 febrero 15, 2023. WebObituary. Dr. Robert D. Bob Hunter died Feb. 11, 2023, at age 94, concluding an energetic life spent in service to Abilene Christian University, Texas higher education, the Abilene community and the state of Texas. He was born and raised in Dayton, Ohio however resided in San Antonio, Texas for the last 14 years. [3][11] He was paid to take LSD, psilocybin, and mescaline, and then report on his experiences, which were creatively formative for him. Born Robert Burns on June 23, 1941, Hunter was 7 when his father abandoned him and his mother, resulting in his spending several years in foster homes. Starting with Silvio, the two co-wrote many songs on Dylans Together Through Life in 2009. Passed away on Tuesday August 23, 2022. Ellen predeceased him on September 5, 2000. He was born on May 22, 2001 in Baton Rouge, Robert Ross Hunter Jr., age 69, of Margate, Florida passed away on Thursday, October 20, 2022. Majoring in History, English and Education, Bob graduated from Davidson College in 1962 where he was a member of the Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Robert Hunter to pay them a last tribute. WebRobert "Bill" William Hunter Jr. enero 6, 1939 febrero 15, 2023. Robert Hunter was born November 14, 1979 to Brenda Hunter and the late LeRoy Hunter, Jr. Robert was born on November 24, 1943. Share obituary. Arrangements are pending with Haynes Mortuary, Inc. Robert A. [5] Hunter left the university after a year, and returned to Palo Alto. They covered songs from other artists but soon began to form their own sound. That was not made by the hands of men.. ROBERT HUNTER OBITUARY. The 500 Greatest Songs of All Time I dont know if its because Im ugly or the camera doesnt like me. [18] He also co-wrote, with David Nelson, many of the songs on the New Riders of the Purple Sage albums Where I Come From (2009)[19] and 17 Pine Avenue (2012). ROBERT HUNTER OBITUARY. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Robert Lee Hunter to pay HUNTER. Robert William Bill Hunter Jr., 84, of Mount Ida, AR, passed away peacefully at his home on Feb 15, 2023. 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