GUY HUNTER Obituary

Name: Funeral for GUY HUNTER
Start: 2021-12-22T13:00:00.000Z
Location: New River Air Station

Guy Leslie Hunter Jr.
Guy Leslie Hunter Jr., 77, passed away peacefully with his wife Mary by his side at on December 16, 2021 at his home on Topsail Island, North Carolina. He was born in Moultrie, Georgia on August 8, 1944 to Guy Leslie and Bessie Lairsey Hunter. In addition to Mary, his wife of 45 years; he is survived daughters, Laura Reeves and Lily Deffenbaugh; a son, William Hunter; and grandchildren Everett, Charlotte, and Hunter Reeves, and Hunter, Bear, Ayden, and Rogue Deffenbaugh. Survivors from his first marriage to Joy Ballas Hart include his namesake, Guy L. Hunter, III of Silver Spring, Maryland, his grandson, Guy L. Hunter, IV and great granddaughter Audrey Quinn Hunter of Ashburn, Virginia. At age 17, Guy joined the Marine Corps and spent the next 32 years in service to his country. He served four tours in Vietnam. In November of 1990 his squadron deployed to Saudi Arabia in support of Operation Desert Storm. On January 18, 1991, his aircraft was shot down by a surface-to-air missile over Kuwait. He and the pilot sustained injuries during ejection from their plane and were captured by Iraqi forces. During 47 days in captivity they were tortured both physically and emotionally torture. At age of 46, Hunter was the oldest POW during Operation Desert Storm. He retired as a Chief Warrant Officer 5. His military awards include the Prisoner of War Medal, Purple Heart Medal, Meritorious Service Medal, Air Medal, Vietnam Service Medal, Kuwait Liberation Medal, Combat Action Ribbon, Navy Commendation Medal, and Expert Rifle and Pistol awards. Funeral is December 22, 2021 at New River Air Station, Jacksonville, NC at 8 a.m.

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Published by The Washington Post on Dec. 22, 2021.

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Top "T" Ray Tanner

May 16, 2024

we spent many nights together in a foxhole at Chu Lai. will always have the fondest memories of him. tell my kids, grandkids, and great grandkids what a great guy he was. Didn´t know he was gone until today. great is our loss. Sure miss him! Msgt . R.W. Tanner. We´re corporals together

Randy Hammond

January 24, 2023

I have periodically searched for Guy over the years on the internet to see how he was doing and saddened to read of this. We served together in MAG-39. I was an AH-1 flight leader and we were tasked with being part of the recovery effort the night he and Cliff Acree were shot down. It was determined they had been captured so we were directed to shut down our aircraft prior to launch. A year and a half or so later, I was living in the Del Mar BOQ having moved my family to our next duty station and in advance of my move. I was in the O Club the night Guy was given his retirement send off from VMO-1. The party broke up early and he and I spent the next several hours together and remember alternating between beer and tequila shots. He was a 100% Marine who served with great honor and was a highly respected and beloved figure. He was also a gentle soul and as we parted ways that evening I remember then and I remember today that I wish I had known him better. Thank you for your dedication Great White, you were an outstanding Marine and an even better person. Semper Fi. Prayers for the repose of his eternal soul and for the comfort of his fine family.

Betty Vazquez

June 5, 2022

My deepest sympathies to the family, you don´t know me but I have always thought about Mr. Hunter throughout the past 20+ yrs.. I remember seeing his face on my TV for the first time as I watch the Dessert Storm war. I prayed everyday him and all the soldiers that were there fighting for our freedom. But he is the one that stuck in my mind for so many years. I just want to say thank you for everything you did for our Country. I wish I could have told him personally. God Bless you, and again I´m very sorry for your loss

kjersten kuhta

May 1, 2022

I am so sorry to hear about the loss for your family. My father, Steven D Daniels, also served in the USMC during vietnam but never went overseas due to medical. We found in my fathers possessions a bracket with the following ID CWO Guy L Hunter USMC. Could they have crossed paths. Would love to connect and return bracelet if you think it´s his. My father lived in Seattle, lived in Long Beach for a short time, and then lived his life in Alaska and retired to Vegas. [email protected]

Joanne Bass

March 22, 2022

I have a bracelet from when G Hunter became a POW. Was so happy to recently know he ha been released. I today sad to know of his passing. May God bless his family and give them peace.

GySgt. Keven Webb, USMC Ret.

December 22, 2021

Gunner Hunter was certainly one of a kind! I first met him in 1980 in Yuma, AZ. Had the privilege of serving with him at VMO-2 off and on throughout my career. He inspired everyone he served with in a very special way during his legendary career as a U. S. Marine. Please accept my very deepest condolences. He has left us far too soon.
Semper Fi Gunner!!!!

Mark Brophy

December 22, 2021

My sincere condolences to all. Guy and I met in 3rd Bn., 10th Marines in in late 1972 when I was a 2ndLT and again at VMO-1, '75-'78 when I was a Captain. He will be missed. I'll keep Guy in my prayers.

Frank Titus

December 22, 2021

RIP Guy.

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