Kenneth Dee Hunter

Kenneth Dee Hunter

Kenneth Dee Hunter was born September 19, 1926 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, to James Alton and Reta Mae (Shuler) Hunter, Sr. He was raised in Johnson County Texas and East Dallas, Texas.

Kenneth went to work at North American Aviation on January 31, 1944 until WWII ended, and then for General Electric Co. on September 4, 1945. While there, he met Vera Lee Milliken and they married January 12, 1946. He had a 42 year career with General Electric Co. as an Electrical and Mechanical Engineer, until his retirement in July of 1987.

He was very active in the Masonic Order, having served as Worshipful Master of two Lodges: William D. White #408 F&AM in Gretna, Louisiana and Blazing Star #413F&AM in Marble Falls, Texas. He was also High Priest of Burnet Chapter #453, Thrice Illustrious Master of Burnet Council #368 and Commander of Burnet Commandery #113 Knights Templar of Texas. Memberships included the York Rite College #14, Texas Knight of the York Cross of Honor, Companion of St. Austin Conclave Red Cross of Constantine and the Royal Order of Scotland. He had a Lifetime Teaching Certificate for the Esoteric Work as well.

He and Vera Lee built their home outside of Marble Falls in Burnet County. He is preceded in death by his wife of 67 years, both parents and only brother. He is survived by his son, Keith Dee Hunter of Indianapolis, Indiana, daughter Karen Lee Kuhns of Lexington, South Carolina, four grandchildren, and numerous great grandchildren. He will be buried with his wife in Midland, Texas.

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