Hunter Blair Lavinder, 27, died unexpectedly Wednesday in Boone. He was born in Durham June 23, 1984 to Mary Downey and Glenn Blair Lavinder. Hunter was educated at Durham Academy, Immaculata Catholic School, Camelot Academy, Oak Ridge Military Academy, the Guilford Day School and Bishop McGuinness High School. He also attended Savannah College of Art & Design. Hunter was the proprietor of Hunter Lavinder Antiques in West Palm Beach, FL and Jungle Boogie in Boone. His interests were painting, interior design and playing the piano.
Hunter had a great sense of style, loved gardening and the feel of the Earth. God blessed him with an innate ability to give a smile to all. An unforgettable spirit, Hunter left an indelible imprint upon everyone he met.
Surviving are his mother, Mary Downey Goodwin and husband, Danny, of Durham; his father, Glenn Blair Lavinder and partner, George H. Johnson of Greensboro; brothers, Preston Mechling Lavinder and Cameron McCormick Lavinder; grandparents: Patricia and Dr. Wolfgang Karl Joklik of Durham. He was predeceased by his maternal grandfather, Charles Mechling Downey and paternal grandparents, Preston Sandidge Lavinder and Gertrude Adelson Lavinder.
A Mass of Christian burial will be offered 11:30 AM Monday from Immaculate Conception Catholic Church. A private family interment will be in Woodlawn Cemetery, Blowing Rock. Friends may visit 3-6 PM Sunday at Hall-Wynne Funeral Service.
Contributions in Hunter’s memory may be made to: Insight Program, 3714 Alliance Dr. Suite 400, Greensboro, NC 27407 or Duke Children’s Hospital, Development Office, 512 S. Mangum Street, Suite 400
Durham, NC 27701.
Cathleen Smith
November 19, 2011 at 12:00 amMY THOUGHT AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOUR FAMILY, YOU WILL ALWAYS BE THE TRUEST OF SPIRITS AND AN ANGEL.
I WILL MISS YOU.
CATHLEEN
Georgia Donaldson
November 19, 2011 at 12:00 amAlec and I are heartbroken about your loss. God bless.
Cathleen Smith
November 19, 2011 at 12:00 amMY THOUGHT AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOUR FAMILY, YOU WILL ALWAYS BE THE TRUEST OF SPIRITS AND AN ANGEL.
I WILL MISS YOU.
CATHLEEN
Jeanmarie Curtis
November 20, 2011 at 12:00 amMary, my deepest sympathy to you. Take care. Jeanmarie
Holly Rogers
November 20, 2011 at 12:00 amSo sorry for the untimely loss of your son Hunter. I sincerely hope that time will heal your pain. God Bless you and your family.
Doug and Holly Rogers
Holly Rogers
November 20, 2011 at 12:00 amSo sorry for the untimely loss of your son Hunter. I sincerely hope that time will heal your pain. God Bless you and your family.
Doug and Holly Rogers
Holly Rogers
November 20, 2011 at 12:00 amSo sorry for the untimely loss of your son Hunter. I sincerely hope that time will heal your pain. God Bless you and your family.
Doug and Holly Rogers
Alice Hardy
November 20, 2011 at 12:00 amWarm, caring thoughts are with you and family at this difficult time.
James & Alice Hardy
Cassandra Follmer
November 20, 2011 at 12:00 amMary, I am so very sorry to hear of Hunter’s death. I can only imagine the sorrow and grief associated with losing a beloved child. My heart goes out to you and your family. If there is anything I can do, please let me know.
Judy Bohan
November 20, 2011 at 12:00 amWe are so sorry for your loss. Please know that you and your family are in our prayers. Judy & Michael
Betsy Fletcher
November 20, 2011 at 12:00 amDear Mary and family,
My heart goes out to you in learning the loss of your son, Hunter. KNOW that you are in my prayers. May the peace that passeth all understanding enfold you over time. Time will take its time. Lean into faith, family and friends of which I am one. Much love, Betsy
Lynne Oswald
November 20, 2011 at 12:00 amMary, I am overwhelmed with my feeling of grief. Please know I will be thinking of you tonight and all day tomorrow and many days after, and saying prayers of love for you. May you feel the warm of love wrap around you in this difficult time.
Elaine Zullo
November 20, 2011 at 12:00 amMary, I am so incredibly sorry of hear of the loss of Hunter. Please know we are all thinking of you and your family at this difficult time.
Steve Hill
November 21, 2011 at 12:00 amMary & Danny –
So very sorry for your loss and pain. Please know that God has a plan that we cannot see with no pain.
You are in our prayers.
– Steve Hill
martha jane osbeck
November 21, 2011 at 12:00 amWords are simply not adequate to express the feelings that need to be conveyed to all of you. It must be enough to say that you will be in my thoughts and prayers and that my wish is that you will find comfort in time to deal with this overwhelming loss. Love, Martha Jane
Catherine McLauchlin Hylands
November 21, 2011 at 12:00 amMary, what an incomprehensible loss. Please know that we feel for you and your family. Blessings on you all.
Carma Burton
November 22, 2011 at 12:00 amI am so sad as I think about your heartbreaking loss.Only a terrible cold kept me from your visitation and services for Hunter. Just know that I am praying for him and for your entire family.
Tom and Patsy Strowd
November 23, 2011 at 12:00 amMary,
Tom and I were overwhelmed when we received the news about Hunter. Joy had sent me a text message which I did not read until late, last night 11/22. Please know we will be praying for you and your family at this difficult time. We send our love and trust God will abundantly comfort you as you draw near to Him.
Much love,
Patsy and Tom