Neal E. Hunter

Neal Edward Hunter, 71, of Mexico, MO, formerly of Green Ridge, MO, passed away Monday, September 23, 2019 at the Missouri Veterans Home in Mexico, MO.

He was born on April 22, 1948 in Green Ridge, MO, a son of Glenn Edward and Inez Davis (Reed) Hunter.

Neal was a member of Antioch Baptist Church and was a graduate of the Green Ridge High School Class of 1966.  Neal honorably served in the United States Air Force from 1966 – 1969, serving in Vietnam from 1967 – 1968.  After serving in the Air Force he had worked for A&L Agriculture Center in Sedalia. He enjoyed hunting and fishing.

Survivors include three sisters, Eileen Weyer of Green Ridge, MO, Glenda Simmons (Don) of Warsaw, MO, Maybelle Koeller (Bob Hiller) of Sedalia, MO; several nieces and nephews; many close cousins and other relatives.

In addition to both of his parents he was preceded in death by one sister, Alice Simmons.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, September 25, 2019 at Heckart Funeral Home with Pastor Rob Ayers officiating.

Visitation will be held from 10:00 a.m. until service time at the funeral home on Wednesday.

Burial will be in the Antioch Baptist Church Cemetery with full military honors provided by the VFW Post 2591.

Memorial contributions are suggested to the Antioch Baptist Church to be directed to the cemetery.