Tom Hunley, Jr

Mr. Tom Hunley, Jr. began life's journey in Talladega, AL to the union of Tom Hunley, Sr. and Nona Lee Farris Hunley. Tom accepted Christ at a young age and united with Africa Missionary Baptist Church where he remained a devoted and faithful member of the male chorus and deacon board until his health began to fail. Deacon Hunley was educated in the Talladega County School System where he attended Pine Hill School and was a 1966 graduate of R. R. Moton High School. After high school, Deacon Hunley enlisted in the United States Army. While enlisted in the army, Deacon Hunley fought in the Vietnam War serving his country well. He received the distinguished "Purple Heart Medal for Military Merit", a decoration awarded in the name of the President to those wounded or killed while serving with the United States military, National Defense Medal, Vietnam Service Medal, Vietnam Campaign Medal, CMBT Infantryman Badge, and the Air Medal. Once returning to civilian life, Deacon Hunley became employed with Crown Textile for several years and later retired from The Anniston Army Depot after over 25 years of dedicated work. After retirement, Deacon Hunley began to enjoy the fruits of his labor. Although he traveled and explored the world while serving his country, he also loved traveling and going on adventurous vacations with his beautiful family, creating and making memories that will last a lifetime. He also enjoyed spending time on the Gulf Coast deep sea fishing with his co-workers, family, and friends. As Deacon Hunley traveled this 75-year earthly journey, he met the love of his life, the former Ms. Flora Stamps, and they were later united in Holy Matrimony enjoying over 55 years of a blessed union with three loving children, Angela, Tracy, and Tony. Deacon Hunley loved and enjoyed cooking and entertaining his family, friends and especially his grandchildren. Planting and working in his garden were a joy to him and he would always let his children know "The Real Food" has been prepared and is ready. Deacon Hunley made sure his wife and children were his priority, but his grandchildren were his prized possessions. Although he was very humble and a man of few words, when he spoke, you knew he meant business; and if by any chance you got those few words, you would have an ongoing conversation or debate. Often when you stopped by to visit, chances are you would interrupt him and his crossword puzzle and word search games. I f he felt lucky, he might ask you to hit the road and take a chance on the slots. There are many fun memories that will forever be cherished and remembered by his loved ones. A book could be written about the life of Deacon Hunley and all the obstacles he overcame over the years, but God had his own date and time set aside on May 15, 2023 when he beckoned for Deacon Tom Hunley to peacefully make his triumphant transition to Heaven while surrounded by love ones. Rejoicing with the angels at his arrival were his parents, Tom and Nona Hunley, Sr., brother, Joe W. Hunley and other family members that had gone before him. Deacon Hunley leaves memories that will forever be cherished in the hearts of his devoted wife, Flora Hunley; two daughters, Angela (Nathaniel) Player and Tracy (Jeffery) McCluney; son, Tony (Tara) Hunley, Sr.; bonus daughter, Kaneashia (Larry) Stamps; seven grandchildren, Dr. April (Rolley) Jones, Joshua Reynolds, Giovante Hunley, Xavier Morgan, Justavion Hunley, LaDerrick Stamps, Rashad Collins, Tony Hunley, Jr., and Terriuanna Huguley; great-grandchildren, Nia Jones, Mytavion Hunley, Jamarkis, Ta'Riya, Ta'Nyla, Giovante, Jr., Alivia Morgan, McKinleigh Reynolds, Ta'Nige, Rolley "IV", Iv'Bri, Braylee, De'Jaire, and Tayla; five sisters, Winnie Hunley, Willie Mae (Willie) Tuck, Hazel (Preston) Gooden, Lillian (Ben) Roberson, Lizzie (Larry) Moore; sisters-in-law, Dena Stamps, Gert Hunley, Beverly (Steve) Morrison, and Brenda (Cheyenne) Curry; brother-in-law; Kenneth (Kathy) Stamps; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends.

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Tom Hunley, Jr

January 4, 1948 - May 15, 2023