Harrison Hunter

August 5, 1945 - February 13, 2016

Harrison Hunter quietly entered in to eternal rest as he transitioned from labor to reward on Saturday, February 13, 2016, in Arlington, VA. Harrison was born August 15, 1945 in Caroline County to the late Harding and Mary Ellen Hunter. Harrison affectionately known as Crow was educated in the Caroline County Public School System. He met and was united in marriage to Vivian Peterson of Alexandria, VA. Fromm this union they became a blended with Harrison gaining 3 daughters and Vivian gaining 2 boys and 3 girls. In his later years, he accepted Christ as his Lord and Savior joining the Greater Shiloh Baptist Church where he was baptized by the Reverend Robert Lewis Taylor. Over the years, Harrison had many challenges and obstacles in life; however, he never allowed them to overrule his character. Although his family knew he was not feeling well, he was determined to not allow his illness to keep him bound. He had a determination to succeed and a strong will to continue on as usual by enjoying his family and friends to the very end. Crow kept it and gave wholeheartedly of himself. Once he warmed up to a person, he was a loyal and dependable friend who would listen, encourage, and support you. Although he stood his ground with his point of view, he was willing to listen when you needed a listening ear. Harrison had a zest for life and a joyful spirit. When he befriended you, you earned his loyalty! Harrison was a loving husband and a nurturing and bragging brother, nephew, uncle, father, and grandfather. His favorite pass times were watching sports and visiting family and friends. Harrison had a love for sports and he was a loyal fan of the Washington Redskins. He took great pleasure and fun in talking “trash” to rival Cowboy fans. It was Harrison’s love for life that allowed him to be the fun-loving, easy going and cynical person that he was and he will be missed. In addition to his parents, his brother Arthur Goodall, brother-in-law Gary Peterson and Sister-in-Law Ella Goodall preceded Harrison in death. Harrison leaves to cherish his memories: his wife, Vivian Hunter; daughters - Shireth Morris, Michelle Morris, Vivian Robinson (Floyd), Tovia Peterson, Tonja Peterson, Tammie Capers (Robert), Marvin Morris (Sharon), Anthony Morris (Darlene); three Sisters - Martha Walker (Michael), Mary Johnson (Melvin), and Lorene Tillman (Moses); two brothers Harden Hunter, Lloyd Goodall (Sarah); three Sister-in-laws - Patricia Dixon, Barbara Peterson and Katrina Williams; three brother-in-laws - Phillip Peterson, Stanley Peterson and Gary Peterson; 16 grandchildren and a host of other relatives and friends.