Douglas Hunter, Sr. (Big Doug) 81, of Muscle Shoals, AL passed away Sunday, Dec 11th surrounded by his family. Visitation will be Friday, December 16, 2022 from 12-2 p.m. at Colbert Memorial Chapel with the service to follow in the chapel at 2 p.m. Casey Hagle and Shane Swinney will be officiating. Burial will be in Colbert Memorial Gardens.
He was proceeded in death by parents, Claude & Natalie Hunter and daughter-in- law, Renea Hunter.
He was survived by his wife of 58 years, Shirley Crittenden Hunter, sons Doug Hunter, Jr., Greg Hunter (Cortney), Scott Hunter (Leigh Ann): grandchildren, Lindsey Hunter, Jake Hunter (Sierra), Rachel Hunter, Carley Hunter, Griffin Hunter, Paul Hunter; and great grandchild, Scout Bullington.
He is a retired Electrician out of Sheffield Local Union #558 (64-year member) and a
US Navy veteran.
He was a member of Woodward Ave Baptist Church and grew up in Kingston, TN and become a graduate of Colbert County High School. He loved coaching youth sports and helped many kids in his batting cage. Also carried a team to participate in the Youth World Series in Kansas City. He loved all University of Alabama sports and the Atlanta Braves.
Pallbearers – Randy Crittenden, Lynn Robbins, Darrell Miller, Hank Wix, Kimmy Dale Isbell, Jeff Sockwell
Honorary Pallbearer – Johnny Crittenden, David Mayo, Dennis Hudson, Kenneth Horton.
