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Oliver "Squirt Man" Hunter Jr.

Oliver "Squirt Man" Hunter Jr. obituary, New Orleans, LA

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Oliver Hunter Obituary

Oliver "Squirt Man" Hunter, Jr., Grand Marshall of the New Orleans' Cultural Nation, received his wings on Friday, March 8, 2024. Mr. Hunter was a life-long resident of New Orleans and a graduate of Joseph S. Clark High School. He was also a member of the city's famed Tambourine and Fan organization. Known for his flexibility, sky-level splits and impeccable foot work, Squirt was a beloved fixture in New Orleans' cultural community. He is survived by his wife, Thelma Hunter; daughter, Kirby Hunter; grandson, Jamaal Banks, Jr.; two bonus sons, Duke Carter, Jr. and Burnell Johnson; aunt, Letta Quinn; niece, Ternika Hunter, as well as a host of other relatives and friends. Oliver is preceded in death by his parents, Vera and Oliver Hunter, Sr.; siblings, Terry and Kerry "Fatman" Hunter. Relatives and friends, Members of Tambourine and Fan, alumni of Joseph S. Clark, employees of the Port of New Orleans and all members of the cultural community are invited to attend the funeral. A Celebration service honoring the life and legacy of the late Mr. Oliver "Squirt Man" Hunter, Jr., will be held in the Chapel of Charbonnet Labat Glapion Funeral Home, 1615 St. Philip Street, New Orleans, LA 70116 on Tuesday, March 12, 2024 at 10 am. Interment: Bab Al-Rahman Cemetery, 488 Harvey Blvd., Belle Chasse, LA. Visitation will be 9 am in the chapel. Please sign online guestbook at www.charbonnetfuneralhome.com Due to COVID variants, face mask and social distancing encouraged. Charbonnet Labat Glapion, Directors (504) 581 4411.

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Published by The Times-Picayune from Mar. 9 to Mar. 11, 2024.

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Charles DiBartolo

April 25, 2025

Just heard and saw this!!! I'm truly messed up right now. You were like a brother to me. Pauger street for life. Rest easy my brother.

snow , fellow longshoreman

March 22, 2024

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Tanya Walker

March 18, 2024

From Tamborine and Fan throughout the neighborhood, you were always a bright spot in our day. Rest on my friend, I know you and Kerry will be teaching heavens angels how to celebrate in the afterlife New Orleans style.

Reva Showers

March 14, 2024

My Memories go back to your Mother and Father Aunts and Uncle I watched you grow up and you always loved To second line I know it´s a hurtful time down here but God is in healing you and your brother have made it to your Mother´s arms may you RIP my Friend have her family you all are truly Missed my Condolences to the families

Keith Anthony Moran

March 13, 2024

My condolences to the Family. Squirt we work many years ago at The Fairmont Hotel. RIP my friend

Denice Mitchell

March 13, 2024

In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.

Dorothy C Carter

March 13, 2024

My deepest condolence to the Hunter family.... memories last forever cuz.I can member when we was kiddo, helping u with your homework. I was the big sister !!!Rih Squirt manDorothy P.Carter

Mechell (Davis) Brooks

March 13, 2024

R.I.P. Squirky man, one of a kind.

9TH WARD TERRY

March 13, 2024

REST PEACEFULLY UNCLE SQUIRT

Bernadette Terrell

March 13, 2024

Hunter Family God will give y'all strenght get through this God know best my Son you gain your wings second line with Fatman in heaven two segernts well lived you going be through missed y'all rolling with the second lines Family Stepmom Bernadette Terrell " Collins Family Gert Town e

Ms Craig

March 12, 2024

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.

Michelle

March 12, 2024

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.

Fedric

March 12, 2024

Kathleen Jones/Bush/Robin you will be truly miss

Raquel O Lyons

March 12, 2024

Sincerest condolences to the Hunter family.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
God Bless
From-Raquel Odems Lyons & Odems Family

Dwayne "Tudy" Meyers

March 12, 2024

May the Good Lord provide his family strength to endure. Rest in Peace Squirtey Man.

Dwayne "Tudy" Meyers
Marie C. Couvent c/o 1977

Deborah Stockman

March 12, 2024

My Condolences to the Hunter Family praying to God asking for his Strength, Mercy, Grace, Love, in this time of need. Amen

Theresa Rayford

March 12, 2024

My condolences to the family

Dennise Bennett

March 12, 2024

[email protected], went to Tambourine and fan with him!second-lined with him on several occasions and funerals,he will be deeply missed by the Bennett Family 7th ward neighbors for lyfe!RIP

Elder Lorraine Williams

March 11, 2024

Dance my friend
Seconline in heaven
You will be missed

melvin bubby young

March 11, 2024

Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always.

Penny woods

March 11, 2024

Sending Prayers up for the family from The Woods Rest Easy ur gone be missed Dance into heaven

Joyce Green

March 11, 2024

Sending my Condolences to The Hunter Family. Praying for the Family Peace and Strength

Beverly Clark-Hayes

March 11, 2024

So sorry for your loss Thelma. Praying God´s peace and blessings on you and your family in your time of need.

Dolliole

March 11, 2024

Sending Condolences to the family. R.I.P. "Squirky Man".
7th ward

Michael Gabriel

March 11, 2024

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived. Fairmont Hotel

Kay

March 11, 2024

REST IN PEACE SQUIRT. FOR MANY YEARS, WE LOVED TO SEE YOU DANCE. We're definitely going to miss you!!!

sharon

March 11, 2024

Sending My Deepest Condolences To You And Our Family R.I.H. King

Robin

March 11, 2024

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.

Courtney and Tyra Wallace

March 11, 2024

May God continue to keep us in his loving hands, and us comfort us as a family as we grieve the passing of both of our loved ones our hearts are heavy right now, but God will see us through this with love.

Abs

March 11, 2024

My condolences to the family. I didn´t knw him personally but I loved seeing him walk that stand up split, using his leg as a guitar rolling up the streets with the band. Please don´t forget his claps on the ground. Squirt man will be missed by the culture.

Patricia Tyson

March 11, 2024

Prayers and Blessings to all my Deepest Sympathy Ms.Patricia Tyson

Wanda and Charles

March 10, 2024

Condolences to the family he will be truly missed .May your hearts be filled with Wonderful Memories of him
May he rest in Peace .Charles and
Wanda

Kendrick (Sudan)

March 10, 2024

My condolences to the Hunter Family. "Squirky" made an impact on the second-line culture. He is the Grand Marshal of the Nation!!!!!!

KJ (Sudan)

Winston Dexter " Shoo " Landry

March 10, 2024

I would like to offer my sincere Condolences to the Hunter and Quinn families for their loss of " Quirt " who was a " value "member of Tambourine and Fan and the entire New Orleans, La. historical " Culture " !!! , Squirty Man was the " Best " of all the " great " New Orleans, La. second line " Dancers " of all time !!! Rest and " Dance " in Paradise my beloved brother and friend !!! You truly "Represented " the " 504 ". RIP 7 ward " Soldier " !!!

Troy Lynn Yancy JSC c/o 82

March 10, 2024

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.

DENETTE Banks HAYES

March 10, 2024

My condolences to the bereave and my deepest sympathy to Kirby, Hunter, Banks, and Jamaal Banks Junior from Denette

Banks, and family

Jacqueline Richardson

March 10, 2024

You have my deepest sympathy.

Eugene/Pamela White

March 10, 2024

Condolences to the family of Oliver squirt Hunter from the white family Bulldogs forever rest in peace may God strengthen your family for their loss

Dionne S Woods

March 10, 2024

MAY GOD HEAL YOUR HURTING HEARTS R.I.H. SQURIKY MAN!!

Wanda Major

March 10, 2024

Y´all have my deepest condolences on y´all loss

Chris B Fontenot, Sr

March 10, 2024

R.I.P. brother "Squirt"

Glenda Jackson

March 9, 2024

In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.

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