Harold Allen Hunter was born August 6, 1948 along with his twin brother Herschel Allen Hunter who preceded him in death. Harold passed on May 19, 2020.
Harold was also preceded in death by his mother Ida E. Hunter (nee Allen), his father Eugene Hunter and brother Kenneth E.Hunter.
He graduated from Farragut High School and received his Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Illinois at Chicago Circle Campus in 1972.
Harold had many passions such as playing racquetball, listening to jazz, watching movies of various genres and especially writing.
He was a member of the West Side Writers Guild from 1989 until the group disbanded in 1996. In July 2017, the group reunited for a panel forum at the Jane Addams Hull House Museum at the University of Illinois at Chicago.
Harold retired in December of 2013 from the Illinois Department of Employment Security after 34 years of service.
Like his twin he was interested in world affairs and had a strong point of view regarding the events of the day, yesterday and tomorrow.
He leaves to cherish his memory his aunt Mary L. Johnson of St. Louis and a host of cousins and many dear friends.