Humbled

May the words of my mouth and the meditations of my heart

be pleasing in your sight,

O LORD, my Rock and my Redeemer.

– Psalm 19:14

I am joyful and humbled to be doing the memorial service and the funeral of my friend Bobby Hunter. And I would appreciate your prayers.

Robert "Bobby" Hunter, 26, of Findlay, passed away Sunday, January 10, 2010 while on a cruise with his family in the Atlantic Ocean.

He was born August 20, 1983 in Georgia. He lived at home with his mothers, June Buttles and Beth Leonard and his uncle, Grant Freeman, they survive in Findlay. Also surviving are siblings, Brandon Mullins, Brendon Speer, John Spears, Bryan Conrad, Carrie (Brandon) Nulton, Angie Tidwell, Shelia Wilson, all of Findlay and Darrell Miller, Carey; uncle, George Freeman, Findlay; aunts, Pam Laycock, Columbus, Kami Harmon, Fostoria, Joy Binger, Findlay; grandmother, Ramona Hunter, Dayton; grandparents Sue and Jesse Henderson, Findlay, Jane and Robert Leonard, Fostoria.

Bobby's non-traditional family includes many other non-biological members too numerous to list, but no less important.

He was preceded in death by grandfather, Quincy Hunter.

Bobby was a member of the Ohio Horseman's Council and a regular participant in the Special Olympics. He was also an athlete in basketball, track and bowling. He was a volunteer at the Hancock County Humane Society and the Special Olympics, when he was done participating.

Bobby's family would like to offer their appreciation to Bobby's extended family in the Special Olympics for providing Bobby with years of support, encouragement and self-esteem. Additional thanks to the Ohio Horseman's Council and all associated individuals for helping Bobby to achieve his dreams. A special thanks to the Carnival Cruiseline care team for their unbelievable assistance at a time of great tragedy.

A memorial service will be at 10 a.m. Friday, January 15, 2010 at Blanchard Valley Center, 1700 E. Sandusky St., Findlay. Visitation will be the same day from 2-4 & 6-8 p.m. at Routson Funeral Chapel, 201 Osborn Ave., Findlay.

Funeral services will take place at 11 a.m. Saturday at the funeral home, with Pastor Tanya Pike, officiating. Burial will follow in Bishop Cemetery, Eagle Township.

Bobby's family would like to encourage donations to be made in Bobby's honor to the Hancock County Special Olympics, 1700 E. Sandusky St., Findlay.