Roy Olen Hunter

Abbeville—A memorial gathering will be held on Saturday, September 10, 2022 from 10:00 AM until 12:00 PM at Vincent Funeral Home – Abbeville honoring the life of Roy Olen Hunter, 92, who died Tuesday, February 22, 2022 at his step-daughter’s residence. Inurnment will be at Bancker Cemetery.

Roy always wore a smile, with a quick wit and wisdom to spare, he was beloved by all who knew him. A salt of the earth gentleman, who worked on a dairy farm in Maine during his youth, then answered the call of his country by serving in the United States Marine Corp for a number of years. He was born in the city of Orange, Connecticut, but settled in Abbeville when he met & married Jeanette in 1981. The majority of his adult life was spent on a great adventure driving the “big rigs” across the entire country. He delivered just about everything, and ended his long career driving sugar cane syrup made right here in Abbeville for Steens Syrup Mill. He was an avid reader and enjoyed watching old westerns and eating Strawberry Rhubarb pie. His light will be greatly missed.

He is survived by his wife Jeanette Hunter; sister, Merlyn Hart; brother Merton Hunter; daughters, Linda Lamb and Susan Bryden; step-daughter, Mitzi Primeaux Romanelli; grandchildren; great grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews.

He is preceded in death by his mother, Ruby Plumley; father, Olen Hunter; as well as his sisters, Carolyn (Bee) Flint and Olena Keller.