BUNTEN, HERBERT C., JR.

BOILING SPRING LAKES–Mr. Herbert Collins Bunten, 80, of 1108 Twin Lakes Drive, died Tuesday, July 20, 2004, at New Hanover Regional Medical Center.

The memorial service with military honors will be conducted at 1:00 p.m. Saturday at Trinity United Methodist Church, where he was a member, with Rev. Skip Williams officiating.

Mr. Bunten was born October 15, 1923, in Bridgeport, Connecticut, son of the late Mr. & Mrs. Charles H. Bunten. He was a retired World War II veteran of the U.S. Navy following 21 years of service and also retired from Civil Service as an immigration investigator. He was a member of International Association of Turtles, The Arctic Brotherhood, Franklin Lodge #0195 F. & A.M. of New York, New York, Order of Eastern Star, and Sudan Shrine Temple.

Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Kate Young Bunten of the home; a son, Charles A. Bunten of Boiling Spring Lakes; and a granddaughter, Danielle Lynn Bunten.

The family will receive friends at Trinity United Methodist Church from noon until 1:00 p.m. Saturday.

Memorial contributions may be made to Trinity United Methodist Church Building Fund, 209 East Nash Street, Southport, N.C. 28461.

Peacock-Newnam Funeral & Cremation Service, Southport.