Now we know that if the earthly tent we live in is destroyed, we have a building from God, an eternal house in heaven, not built by human hands. 2Corinthians 5:1

Bishop William James Hunter of 1010 Farmer St. Petersburg, Va. peacefully entered into eternal rest on Wednesday March 14, 2012 at his residence. He was born in North Carolina to the late Haywood Hunter and Mary Williams Hunter. He was educated in the North Carolina school system.

Bishop Hunter served his country as a decorated private first class soldier in the U. S. Army. During World War II he was awarded the Victory Medal and was a recipient of the Purple Heart Medal.

Bishop Hunter retired from Virginia State University maintenance department as a boiler supervisor. Bishop Hunter was called to proclaim the gospel in his later years, and his favorite scripture was Psalm 50:15 "and call upon me in the day of trouble; I will deliver you, and you will honor me.” Bishop Hunter was affiliated with many churches, Morning Star Baptist Church under the leadership of the late Rev. Paul Johnson; True Vine Bibleway Temple, under the leadership of Bishop Levan Kelly; Shining Light Pentecostal under the leadership of the late Bishop Peter Parker; Greater Faith Apostolic Holiness Church under the leadership of Bishop Robert W. Jones; God Mission Eternal Love Holy Temple under the leadership of Bishop Roy Morrison where he served faithfully; God Mission of Faith Church under the leadership of Rev. Virginia Graham and The New House of Prayer under the leadership of Elder Vernon Hill, Sr. and Bishop Craig Buck. Bishop Hunter preached regularly at The New House of Prayer and knew that God had work for him to do.

Bishop Hunter leaves to cherish his memory a devoted and precious wife, Evangelist Evelyn Hunter of Petersburg, Va.;one son and daughter-in-law Rev. Ronnie Martin (Evangelist Tammie) of Sutherland, Va., a host of grandchildren, nieces, nephews, cousins and devoted friends.

The Home going Service for Bishop William James Hunter will be conducted Friday March 23, 2012 at 12:00 Noon from the Trinity Missionary Baptist Church of God In Christ, 233 Halifax St. Petersburg, Va. Rev. Jeffrey L. Dodson, Sr. Pastor. Rev. Dr. Herbert Anderson, officiating and Bishop Craig Buck Eulogizing. Interment Blandford Cemetery, Petersburg, VA. Viewing one hour prior to service at the church the day of service.

Viewing will be Thursday, March 22, 2012 from 2:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at the J. L. Dodson and Sons Funeral Establishment, 25824 Greensville Ave. Petersburg, VA.
The family is asking that relatives and friends assemble at the residence of his son and daughter-in-law Rev. Ronnie and Evanglist Tammie Martin,4309 Chesdin Blvd, Sutherland, Va. the day of service at 11:00 a.m. (804)732-7504.

Professional services entrusted to the staff of J. L. Dodson and Sons Funeral Establishment 25824 Greensville Ave. Petersburg, VA. (804)732-5959 or (804)834-3330.

Online condolences may be registered at www.jldodsonandsons.com