Thomas H. Hunter

December 23, 1942 - July 30, 2012

Mineral Point – Thomas H. Hunter, age 69, of Mineral Point, passed away on July 30, 2012 at the Mineral Point Care Center after a courageous battle with cancer. He was born on December 23, 1942 in Chicago, Illinois to Rev. Wesley C. and Evelyn J. Hunter. Tom was employed at Carnes Corp. in Verona for 49 years, retiring in 2011. He also worked at Hannah's "Phillip's 66" for many years part time. He had a love for country music, playing in two bands as one of the lead singers. Tom believed in living life to the fullest. He was born a minister's son and had a little gypsy in him, as he loved to travel, camp and take many trips with his parents, his wife, children and his mother-in-law. He loved antique vehicles, buying, restoring and selling many of them. Tom is survived by his wife of 51 years of marriage, Marian (Powell); his daughter, Lora Beth Hunter, of Dodgeville; his mother, Evelyn Hunter, of Dodgeville; his brother, Ron (Edith) Hunter, of Dodgeville; his beloved adopted mother, Irene Filardo, of Dodgeville; numerous in-laws, nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. He was preceded in death by his father, Wesley, his son Gregory T. Hunter and his adopted father, Butch Filardo. A Memorial Service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, August 4, 2012 at the FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH in Mineral Point. Rev. Leanne Rose will officiate. Friends may call from 9:00 a.m. until time of services on Saturday at the church. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests that memorials be made to the Mineral Point Rescue Squad or the First United Methodist Church. He will be sadly by all who loved him. Welcome Home Dad! Love, Greg.