Mr. William John "Bill" Hunter, age 78, of Jackson, Georgia, passed away Thursday, December 25, 2025.

Bill was born on Thursday, December 25, 1947, in Dayton, Ohio to the late Norbert B. Hunter and the late Ann Jocsak Hunter. Along with his parents, he was preceded in death by his previous wife, Diane Louise Hunter; brother, Norbert Hunter; sister, Roberta Hunter; goddaughter, Lory Greene. Bill was a member of St. Mary's Mother of God Catholic Church, and he proudly served in the United States Marine Corp. Visiting historic, significant places was something Bill enjoyed doing. He retired from the Atlanta Fire Department and loved firefighting. He also loved trains, going antiquing, and was an avid NASCAR fan. Bill will be truly missed.

Bill is survived by his wife of 14 years, Laurie Hunter; son, Ronnie Mitcham; several nieces and nephews.

A funeral service for Mr. Bill Hunter will be held on Friday, January 2, 2025, at 2:00 P.M. at the Sherrell Memorial Chapel with Mrs. Amanda Westbury officiating. Friends may visit the family one hour prior to the service at the funeral home. Interment will take place at the Georgia Veterans Memorial Cemetery in Milledgeville, Georgia.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to Alzheimer's Association, www.alz.org , or a charity of your choice.

Those who wish may sign the online guest registry at www.sherrell-westburyfuneralhome.com .

Sherrell-Westbury Funeral Home, 212 E. College Street, Jackson, GA, is serving the Hunter family.