Mr. Richard Leonard Bunting, 95 years old, died Tuesday, June 4, 2024, at his home in Pocomoke City.
Born in East McKeesport, Pa., in 1929, he was the son of the late Elmer Chesser Bunting and Elma Hancock Bunting. A loving husband, father, and grandfather, he is survived by his daughter, Diane Bunting, of Pocomoke City; son, Glenn, of Allen, Md.; daughter-in-law, Darcy Bunting, of Salisbury; and granddaughters, Caitlin and Jessica Bunting, of Salisbury.
After graduating from Onancock High School (1946) and Virginia Tech (1950), Richard taught agriculture and shop at Atlantic High School (1950 to 1955), where he met and married Barbara Watson (August 1951) and started a family. In July 1955, he began a 34-year career with Wm. Bb Tilghman Co., retiring as president in 1989 when the company was sold to Lebanon Chemicals, where he continued working for three years during the transition. Richard served as a director of Taylor Bank from 1988 to 1999 and was appointed to the executive committee (1989 to 2014).
He was a 20-year member of the Lion’s Club, a charter member of the Pocomoke Ruritan Club, and a member of the Manokin Masonic Lodge #106 and of the Scottish Rite, 32nd degree.
He enjoyed gardening, fishing, going to the beach with family and friends, and traveling with his beloved wife, Barbara.
With over 67 years of membership in Salem Methodist Church, he served on various committees.
A funeral service will be held Saturday, June 22, at 11 a.m. at Salem Methodist Church, Second and Walnut streets, Pocomoke City, where friends and family may call from 10 to 11 a.m. Following the funeral service, there will be a reception in the church fellowship hall. All are invited to a 2:30 p.m. committal service, which will take place at Fairview Lawn Cemetery, Onancock.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be sent to Coastal Hospice, P.O. Box 1733, Salisbury, MD 21802 or Salem Methodist Church, P.O. Box 145, Pocomoke City, MD 21851.
Arrangements are in the care of Holloway Funeral Home, P.A., 107 Vine Street, Pocomoke City, MD 21851. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.hollowayfh.com
