Harley Clinton Hunter
Obituary
Harley Clinton Hunter was born March 7, 1941, in Tulsa, OK to Hiram Clinton Hunter and Ruth (Rawlings) Hunter and passed from this life in the family home Saturday, February 14, 2026, at the age of 84.
He was a devoted member of Evangelistic Temple (now Spirit Life Church) for 76 years and served on its board for 34 years. He also served as a Sunday school teacher, youth group leader, deacon, and ET Ski Club director. He served as president of Tulsa Executive Association (TEA). and was the founder and former owner of Grandfather's Clock Gallery, established in 1987 with his wife Mary Ellen in Tulsa. His legacy in clock craftsmanship endures through the family-run business.
He is survived by his wife of 64 years, Mary Ellen Hunter; his son Michael Hunter of Hot Springs, AR and his wife Carol; his daughter Michele Cole of Jenks, OK and her husband Steve; his grandsons Houston Hunter of Bentonville, AR, and Hayden Hunter of Owasso, OK; his step grandson Tim Owen and his wife, Kaylie of McKinny TX; and his, his step granddaughter Raechal Garner of Dallas TX; he is also survived by his sisters, Marilyn and Danny Russell of Altus OK, Judy Evans of Jenks OK; and Jeanie and Robert Smith of Broken Arrow OK; his step sister, Terri Wensel and her husband, Ray of Middleburg, FL; his step brother, Ken Fultz and Jo Lynn; as well as many nieces, nephews, grand nieces, grand nephews and cousins. He is preceded in death by his parents, his brother, Kenneth Hunter and his sister, Verna Katherine Hunter.
Harley passed from complications form Autonomic Neuropathy. For more information on autonomic neuropathy—a condition involving damage to nerves that control involuntary body functions such as blood pressure, digestion, and heart rate—visit this educational resource from the Mayo Clinic: https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/autonomic-neuropathy/symptoms-causes/syc-20369829.
He is remembered for his deep faith, passion, dedication, unique personality, and profound contributions to furthering the Kingdom of Christ, his church, family, and community. He will be missed by all that knew him.
A Celebration of Life will be at Spirit Life Church (formerly Evangelistic Temple) 11:00 a.m. Friday, February 20, 2026, with the family receiving friends from 10:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. A light lunch will follow and the service will be streamed at Facebook https://www.facebook.com/myspiritlife.tv/ or on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@spiritlifechurch
In lieu of flowers, Harley would like to have donations to further the Kingdom of Heaven sent to:
Spirit Life Church, 5345 S Peoria, Tulsa, OK 74105 or online at (https://myspiritlife.tv/give) or Venmo: @SpiritLifeChurchTulsa: Code 1885
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Celebration of Life
Tributes & Memories
Harley was my cousin. My sister Janet Hunter and I had all these wonderful girl cousins and then our special boy cousin……Harley! He was always special and I knew beyond a doubt he was the real deal! And a wonderful Christian man. I never got to live in the same city as him after I moved away. But I always knew my cousin Harley would welcome me and my family when we would see him and Mary Ellen again! I remember when my parents , his Uncle Wayne and Aunt Twila, always spoke so highly of him. They said his grandparents, George and Ella, would be so proud of him! I’m picturing Harley in heaven reuniting with them! Thanks Harley for always being my boy cousin who stood tall for the Lord! Joyce Hunter Anderson
Joyce Bonney Anderson
Our precious family friends for 65+ years Harley led so many to Christ-what a legacy he has left!
Nancy Manar
I grew up across the street from the Hunters! I was friends with Michele. I remember Harley seemed to always have a smile on his face. Prayers for all of you! Cindy Schlosser King
Cindy Schlosser King