Tucson, Arizona
Kenneth E. Hunt Jr. made an impression with fellow Marines because he led by example. Instead of just ordering young Marines to do push-ups, he would get up front and do them, too. "What I'll remember most is the way those young Marines looked up to him," said Lt. Col. Mark Butler, his commanding officer. "As Marines, we talk a lot about leading, and he was a living embodiment of what we mean." Hunt, 40, of Tucson, Ariz., died Oct. 12 from injuries from a July 24 explosion in Taqaddum. He was assigned to Marine Corps Air Station Yuma. Hunt joined the Marines in 1983 and served in bases around the country and the world, including Korea, Singapore, Thailand, Philippines, Hong Kong and Hawaii. During his 22-year career, he received more than 30 medals and ribbons, including a Purple Heart for the July 24 incident. "He was a wonderful person, the best father, the best son," said his mother, Juanita Hunt. "He was a good husband. He loved his wife. He loved his kids. He was a Marine, father and husband." He is survived by his wife, Maria; son, 19-year-old Kenneth E. Hunt III; and daughter, 13-year-old Kimberly.
MSGT Kenneth E Hunt, may your memory never be forgotten. Semper Fi Marine
My sincerest condolences to Maria, Kenny and Kimberly Hunt. Much love ❤
Sochi Frank
January 08, 2026 | Lake Forest, CA | Acquaintance
Is your father Kenneth E Hunt who once lived in Bebson, AZ? If he was, I am an old friend.
Carol Tyler
December 26, 2024 | Friend
Hello, We wanted you to know that we will be honoring and remembering your loved one this holiday season. We have recently sent Care Packages to our deployed troops in his name. Each package will carry the name, photo, service branch, rank and hometown of Kenneth E. Hunt Jr. US Marine Master Sergeant. We realize that this is a small tribute, but we do this with all respect and sincerity and we want you to know that it is made possible by thousands of like-minded individuals from...
Charlie Gili
November 26, 2023
Always Remembered, his name is on the Nathan Martens Arizona Memorial which a memorial service is held each year on September 6 at 6:30pm. The roll call read , pictures displayed and our loved ones remembered.
The memorial services are welcome to everyone. The memorial is located in the San Tan Mountain Park at 6533 W. Phillips Rd., Queen Creek, AZ 85142
If you or anyone in your family would like a rubbing and picture please feel free to contact us are 480-270-9522, mailing address...
Maria Martens
September 02, 2018 | Queen Creek, AZ
I volunteered Saturday, May 28th 2016, at Mindful Memorial Day held at the Women's Memorial in Arlington Cemetery and was proud to have the opportunity to honor the service of specific fallen hero, Marine M SGT Kenneth E. Hunt, Jr. My brother in law, Marine Colonel Ken Woodard, gave me M SGT Hunts's name, and so I specifically requested his identification card to honor. I did not serve in the armed forces and will never know or understand the service, commitment and sacrifice made by M...
Anthony Lyddane
May 30, 2016 | Bethesda, MD
Master Sgt. Kenneth E. Hunt Jr. will never be forgotten.
Judson Hunt
November 05, 2014 | Winfield, AL
To the family and friends of Master Sgt. Kenneth E. Hunt:
Please accept my remembrance of Kenneth on the anniversary of his passing and know that he will never be forgotten.
Peggy Childers
October 12, 2011 | Carson City, NV
I was stationed with MSGT Hunt @ MAG-13 in Yuma. He was a great Marine, an awesome man, and an inspiring leader to his troops. Don't forget his sacrifice. He gave all. To his family...May God bless you.
HMC(FMF) Retired Bedoya
October 16, 2010 | Tucson, AZ
To the family and friends of Master Sgt. Kenneth E. Hunt:
Remembering Kenneth on the anniversary of his passing. May our fallen heroes never be forgotten!
Peggy Childers
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Peggy Childers
October 12, 2010 | Carson City, NV