A house RESOLUTION

 

to express profound sorrow upon the passing of Lieutenant Colonel Walter Lester "Tripp" hunter III and to extend the deepest sympathy to his family and many friends.

 

Whereas, the members of the South Carolina House of Representatives were deeply saddened to learn that Lieutenant Colonel Walter Lester "Tripp" Hunter III passed away at the age of sixty-three on May 5, 2024; and

 

Whereas, born on October 20, 1960, Tripp was the son of Walter L. Hunter, Jr. and the late Ann Young Hunter. He graduated from Hammond School and The Citadel. On November 25, 1989, Tripp married the love of his life, Carolyn "Lyn" Coleman Hunter; and

 

Whereas, Tripp worked with Walter Hunter Construction Company, retired, and returned to work in a position with Lexington County; and

 

Whereas, in the proud tradition of the sons of the Palmetto State, Tripp served his country as a member of the South Carolina Air National Guard, retiring in 2004 with the rank of lieutenant colonel; and

 

Whereas, a man of faith, Tripp was an active member of Saxe Gotha Presbyterian Church for over twenty-seven years. He dutifully served the church as a deacon and in other capacities; and

 

Whereas, Tripp wanted everyone to remember the good times, to always be mindful of the needs and care of others, and to smile and say he had a good life when they think of him; and

 

Whereas, leaving to cherish Tripp's memory are his wife, Lyn Coleman Hunter; sons Walter L. "Tradd" Hunter IV (Ashley), James Coleman Hunter, and William Hopkins Hunter; one special granddaughter, Penelope Grace Hunter; his father, Walter L. Hunter, Jr.; two sisters, Susan Hunter Lifchez (Marc) and Elise Hunter Wallace (Ted); along with many other family members and friends. He was loved by all and will be greatly missed. Now, therefore,

 

Be it resolved by the House of Representatives:

 

That the members of the South Carolina House of Representatives, by this resolution, express profound sorrow upon the passing of Lieutenant Colonel Walter Lester "Tripp" Hunter III and extend the deepest sympathy to his family and many friends.

 

Be it further resolved that a copy of this resolution be presented to the family of Lieutenant Colonel Walter Lester "Tripp" Hunter III.

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