James Boyce Hunter, Jr.
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James Boyce Hunter, Jr., highly decorated U.S. Marine Corps veteran of World War II, devoted husband, faithful son, beloved uncle, lifelong Charlotte resident, and refined Southern gentleman, died peacefully at his home on Sunday, Jan. 3, 2021. He was 99.
A graveside service will be held Saturday, Jan. 9 at 1 p.m. in Eastview Cemetery, Wadesboro, conducted by the Rev. Timothy Hushion, rector of Calvary Episcopal Church, Wadesboro. Because of the COVID-19 pandemic, the service will be private and there will be no visitation.
The family suggests that memorials be made to the Marine Corps Heritage Foundation, 18900 Jefferson Davis Highway, Triangle, VA 22172, or the Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center at UNC, 101 Manning Drive, Chapel Hill, NC 27514.
Leavitt Funeral Home of Wadesboro is in charge of arrangements.
A complete obituary can be found at leavittfh.com.