Visitation
Thursday, October 9, 2025
1:00 PM to 2:00 PM EDT
Heritage Life Story Funeral Homes
Van Strien Creston Chapel
1833 Plainfield Ave., N.E
Grand Rapids, MI 49505
(616) 361-2613
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Service
Thursday, October 9, 2025
2:00 PM EDT
Heritage Life Story Funeral Homes
Van Strien Creston Chapel
1833 Plainfield Ave., N.E
Grand Rapids, MI 49505
(616) 361-2613
Driving Directions
Flowers
Below is the contact information for a florist recommended by the funeral home.
Ball Park Floral
8 Valley Ave.
Grand Rapids, MI 49504
(616) 459-3409
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Web Site
Life Story / Obituary
Earl William Hunkins, age 75 of Grand Rapids, MI, passed away Wednesday, October 1, 2025 in the company of his family and in the comfort of home. He was born in Saginaw, MI to the late Lloyd R. and Norma L. Hunkins.
Along with his parents Earl is preceded in death by his brother Douglas Hunkins,
He is survived by his daughter Angie (Willie Jones) Hunkins and grandchildren Alyssa, Alexie, Allen, Savannah and Staccia; great-grandchildren Amina, Ayven, Jayden and Ayzriel, 2 siblings and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.
Earl was a proud graduate of both Central Michigan and Ferris State Universities.
He had enjoyed a long career serving in the public school system a teacher and principle and coach.
A gathering to share stories and celebrate his life will be held Thursday, October 9, 2025 at 2 PM with visitation prior beginning 1 PM at Heritage Life Story Funeral Home – Van Strien Creston Chapel, (1833 Plainfield Ave NE., Grand Rapids, MI 49505). All are invited to a reception following.
Celebrate Earl’s life by sharing your favorite stories and pictures on his dedicated memory page at Heritagelifestory.com