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Charles HUNTER Obituary
86, of Gulfport, passed away Feb. 24, 2017. Admiral Hunter was born in Jasper, FL and served for over 30 years in the United States Navy. Admiral Hunter graduated from the US Naval Academy in May 1954 and was designated a Naval Aviator in 1956. During his career he served multiple tours of duty as a pilot in Viet Nam, including Commanding Officer of Attack Squadron Eighty-Five. He also served as Commanding Officer of the USS El Paso (LKA-117) and Commanding Officer of the USS Saratoga (CV-60). After a tour assigned to US Naval Forces Europe in London, England, Admiral Hunter served as Commander Medium Attack Electronic Warfare Wing at Whidbey Island, Washington. His last duty Station was MacDill AFB, as Chief of Staff, Joint Deployment Agency. Admiral Hunter's decorations include the Navy Cross, Legion of Merit, Distinguished Flying Cross, Meritorious Service Medal, Air Medal, and Navy Commendation Medal. Charlie is survived by his beloved wife of 62 years, Xandra; son, Bryan; and granddaughter, Laura. He was predeceased by his son, Tim. He was a longtime member of the Pasadena Yacht and Country Club. A memorial service will be held at 1 pm Saturday, March 4 at the David C. Gross Funeral Home in St. Petersburg. Interment will follow at Arlington National Cemetery. Guestbook at davidcgross.com
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John, Jack Kepics USN Retired
September 13, 2024
I was Adm. Hunters Command Master Chief on the Saratoga a great Naval officer, not everyone can do a barrel roll at 300 feet and live to talk about it. Adm (then Capt) and his lovely wife attended the reception for my wedding vow renewal while the ship was in Malta, I still cherish the photo of that occasion. I just came across this obit, my deepest respects to the family
William Schultz
February 22, 2021
Charlie and I were neighbors in Kings Grant, Virginia Beach about 1964-65 when I was working with the A6 Intruder for Grumman Aircraft. Charlie was still flying A4s then.
We would sit on my front step and Charlie would pick my brain about the details of the Intruder, it's capabilities and system configuration. I like to think I had something to do with Charlie going on to make such a significant impact in Naval Aviation why flying the Intruder.
When he teamed up (Crewed) with Lyle Bull the cockpit was laden with more talent and courage than words can describe.
A great friend who is still missed.
Elwood "Skip" Suereth
March 3, 2017
In August, 1967 my A-6 squadron on USS Constellation, VA-196, lost three aircraft on one mission. About the same time USS Forrestal suffered a major fire and had to discontinue operations, so Charlie and his B/N, Lyle Bull, were transferred to VA-196 along with three "replacement" aircraft and two other flight crews. I remember that the write-up of the mission on which they received their Navy Cross referred to them as "two tough men with two tough names." I was proud to serve with Charlie, and wish him fair winds and following seas. Skip Suereth, CAPT, USN (Ret.).
March 2, 2017
Charlie was my neighbor at Va Beach when he was still flying "Scooters" and constantly hounded me about the Intruder. His coming into the A6 program It was a monumental event for the A6 community and all those who served with him and especially those who shared his cockpit during his many brave endeavors.
"Primu inte pares"
Bill Schultz (Grumman)
William TURF Siegel
March 2, 2017
We lived next to Adm Hinter when we were in A-6's at Whidbey Is in 1967. He was a great neighbor, aviator and person. Vr Turf
Clyde Cain
March 2, 2017
Had the honor serving with the Admiral when he was in VA-196
Clyde Cain Grumman Rep
Giles Bax
March 2, 2017
God bless the Admiral.
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