Antone Hunter Obituary (1929

Antone Preston Hunter returned to his Heavenly Father on March 15, 2012. He was born on May 7, 1929 in Cedar City, Utah to George Muir and Pauline Wood Hunter. He married his eternal companion, Fern Johnson, on October 1, 1956 in the Logan Temple. They are the parents of four children.He attended BAC and graduated with a business degree from the University of Utah. After enlisting in the Marine Corp in 1951 he continued to serve his country for 20 years and attained the rank of Major. He served in the Korean Conflict. He also studied interior design at the New York School of Design. Antone began his career in design at Leigh Furniture and later at Cedar Home Furnishings. In 1969 he opened Antones Interiors, a specialty design store he owned and operated for nearly 40 years. The store not only provided financial support for his family, it provided an environment where he taught his children and grandchildren to be honest, to work hard, and to do their best. Tone was known for his impeccable artistic taste and quality design. Many homes in Southern Utah reflect his influence. Devoted to his family, he included his children and grandchildren in all aspects of his life. Antone was an active member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints where he served in many capacities. He was an example of integrity and charity. Dedicated to the community, he was a long time member of the Chamber of Commerce, and the Lions Club where he served as president. He is survived by his wife and children, Antinette Haggerty (Steve), Stephen (Anne), Bradley (Kathy) and Jennifer Denhalter (Matthew). He is also survived by his sisters Georgia Merrill and Kathryn Adams, and brother Richard (Toni). He was preceded in death by his parents, sister Norine Bell and brother Clyde. He is also survived by 19 grandchildren and 5 great grandchildren. The family would like to thank the nurses and staff at Kolob Rehabilitation and Alliance Hospice. Funeral Services will be held on Tuesday, March 20, 2012 at 11:00 am in the Cedar City 8th Ward Chapel, 212 West 200 South. A viewing will be held in the Southern Utah Mortuary at 190 North 300 West in Cedar City, Utah from 6:00 to 8:00 pm on Monday, March 19, 2012 and from 9:30 to 10:30 am at the church on Tuesday, March 20, 2012. Interment will be in the Cedar City Cemetery under the direction of Southern Utah Mortuary. Online condolences can be sent to www.sumortuary.comIn lieu of flowers please make contributions to the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints Humanitarian Aid.