Hunter Evan Rathburn

April 24, 1992 - January 21, 2016
Hunter Evan Rathburn

Hunter Evan Rathburn, known as “Gunner” to his friends, 23, died as the result of a motorcycle accident in Duncan, SC on January 21, 2016. Hunter was born April 24, 1992, in Sarasota, FL to Dennis and Jeanne Rathburn. He was preceded in death by his infant brother, Michael Gabriel Rathburn; grandparents, Richard and Mary Stine and Harley Rathburn; and his beloved golden retriever, AnnaBelle. Hunter attended Immaculata Catholic School and Hendersonville schools, graduating from high school in 2012. While growing up, Hunter played soccer, football, wrestled, played competitive chess, and participated in scout activities.  Following high school, Hunter was briefly in the army, until an injury sent him home.  In recent years, Hunter worked at the BMW Company in Spartanburg, SC and lived with several good friends. He loved working on and talking about cars and motorcycles with his dad and uncle. Hunter cherished his family, particularly his little niece, Kaiden, who adored her uncle’s frequent piggy back rides. Hunter will be deeply missed by his mother, father, sister, niece, brother-in-law, other family members and lifelong friends.

Hunter is survived by his parents, Dennis and Jeanne-Marie Rathburn of Hendersonville, NC; sister, Whitney Rathburn Crouse (Nicholas) of Hendersonville; niece, Kaiden Crouse of Hendersonville; uncle, Steven Stine and aunt, Karen, of Tampa FL; aunt, Vicki Miller and uncle, Jim, of Sarasota, FL; grandmother, June Rathburn of Hendersonville and cousins Grady Miller, Ashley Carver, Kelly Katherine and Laura Casey Sapp.

A visitation will be held from 12 to 3pm on Saturday, January 30, 2016 in the chapel of Forest Lawn Funeral Home in Hendersonville, NC. A funeral will be held at 3pm in the chapel with Reverend Steve Jones officiating. There will be a private reception held afterwards to celebrate Hunter’s Life.

Memorial contributions in Hunter’s honor may be made to the Henderson County Motorcycle Toy Run by CLICKING HERE.  This was a cause that was very dear to Hunter’s heart.

 


Service

Saturday, January 30, 2016
12:00 AM

Chapel of Forest Lawn Funeral Home - Directions
538 Tracy Grove Road
Hendersonville, NC 28792

Visitation

Saturday, January 30, 2016
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM

Chapel of Forest Lawn Funeral Home - Directions
538 Tracy Grove Road
Hendersonville, NC 28792

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  • January 28, 2016
    Mrs. Karen Rice says:
    I'm so sad to hear of Hunter's death. He was such a special young man. I just have to share this with you. I keep journals and not too long ago I was reading one and on this day I had written that Hunter said he had real well good day with his spelling and math and that made it the best Thursday in his life. Thank you for sharing Hunter with us at Hendersonville Elementary. Mrs. Rice

  • January 30, 2016
    Brigitte Bonitz Warren says:
    I was so blessed to have known Hunter and his incredible family that meant so much to him. While at HES, he was a sweet boy and hard worker. I knew he would touch many lives in his journey. His sweet spirit is a part of us all forever. Many thoughts and prayers go out to all.

  • January 30, 2016
    Chris Power says:
    I first remember meeting Hunter when he was a young boy (Kindergarten I believe). He was a good friend of one of my sons and they went to school together at Immaculata. They stayed in touch over the years so I was able to see Hunter develop into a fine young man. My last memory of Hunter was just a few weeks ago when Alex, Hunter and I saw Star Wars together. I never dreamed it was going to be the last time I would see Hunter. He was taken to soon and will be missed by many.

  • January 30, 2016
    Dean Reimer lit a candle:
    Lit since January 30, 2016 at 1:51:59 PM

  • February 02, 2016
    Freeze says:
    Worked with Gunner for about a year in security. Always had a great shift when he was around, and we shared our Army experiences. He was a good man and a good battle buddy to have at your 6. Such a shame to hear of his passing. Thanks for the memories brother!