Mr. Jon Phillip Hunkler age 83 of Bald Mtn. Creek Rd. Blairsville passed away peacefully on Wednesday September 11, 2019 following an extended illness. Mr. Hunkler was born on Feb. 6, 1936 in St. Louis, MO., the son of the late Robert Hunkler and the late Ann Simon Hunkler. He was a veteran of the US National Guard. Jon loved mowing grass, fishing and being outdoors and loved the mountains. Jon was of the Christian faith.
Surviving Jon are his lifelong friend, Nancy Collins of Blairsville, two sons, Jon M. Hunkler of St. Louis, MO., Mark D. Hunkler of Poplar Bluff, MO., longtime friend, Michael Collins of Blairsivlle, two nephews, Robbie Rothweiler of St. Louis and Allan Rothweiler of St. Louis, many other relatives and friends also survive.
As per Jon’s wishes, no services are planned at this time. Interment will be held in the St. Luke’s Cemetery in St. Louis, MO. In lieu of flowers if you wish, the family requests that donations may be made to the Old Liberty Baptist Church in Jon’s memory.
Mountain View Funeral Home of Blairsville is in charge of the arrangements. You may sign the family guest book and send condolences on line at www.mountainviewfuneralhome.com
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