SAMUEL CLAUDE HUNTER

Samuel Claude Hunter passed away unexpectedly on July 19, 2024, while actively working on his farm.
He was born February 4, 1945, to the late George and Evelyn Hunter of Stoneboro, PA.
Sam was the first child to begin a Hunter family legacy of nine children.
Sam was a well-known Polled Hereford breeder and was very active in the Hereford Association.
Sam made friends wherever he went and never met a stranger.
Sam graduated from Lakeview High School in 1963 and Penn State University in 1967.
Sam married Linda K. Vaughn on August 15, 2009.
Sam is survived by his wife, Linda and step children, John Vaughn (Wanda) of Leitersburg, MD., Tammy Barrier (Kelby) of Shippensburg, PA, and Robert Vaughn (Pam) 0f Mercersberg, PA.
Sam was preceded in death by his first wife Gail Byers Hunter. He was also preceded in death by his parents George and Evelyn Hunter, a sister Audrey (Hunter) Wheeler and a brother Donald George Hunter.
He is survived by sisters, Mary Musser-(husband Donald, deceased) of New Middletown, Ohio, Elisabeth Kingsley (Greg) of Volant, PA and Hazel Hunter, of Stoneboro, PA. He is survived by brothers Glenn Hunter (Linda) of Grove City, PA, Bob Hunter (Polly) of Pickerington, Ohio and Frank Hunter of Kennedy, NY.
Sam is also survived by many nieces and nephews and great nieces and nephews.
A funeral service will be held Friday, July 26, 2024, at 11 AM at J.L. Davis Funeral Home, 12525 Bradbury Ave., Smithsburg, MD 21783, with Pastor Gary Zook.
Family will receive friends Thursday, July 25, 2024, from 6-9 PM at the funeral home.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Mason-Dixon Hereford Association, 34 Cranberry Marsh, Marianna, PA 15345.
Arrangements were made with J.L. Davis Funeral Home, Smithsburg, MD, and online condolences can be offered at www.jldavisfh.com.