Vincent C. Hungerford

11/14/1931 - 09/10/2025

Mr. Hungerford, born November 14, 1931, died September 10, 2025, is survived by his wife of 67 years, Evelyn Susan Hungerford; his daughter Pamela Hungerford Frank; grandchildren Susan Frank (John Holley), Avery Swann (Davin) and Jonathan Frank (Malina); great-grandchildren Jakauri Holley, Destiny Swann, Dylan Swann and Quintin Frank. He is also survived by his sister Catherine Jenkins and a host of nieces and nephews. He is predeceased by his son, Vincent Anthony (Tony) Hungerford, and his brothers John Dent, Adelbert, Esten, Brison and David Hungerford, and his sister Judy Tall.
Vincent grew up on the Western side of Charles County, he attended local schools and graduated from Lackey High School. He attended John Hopkins University on an academic and athletic scholarship. In 1949, he joined the Air Force, ultimately graduating from the Air Force Officers Candidate School. As a fighter pilot, Col. Hungerford flew F-6s, F-104s, and F-105s. He later qualified as a skilled test pilot and retired from Joint Base Andrews as Vice Wing Commander of the DC Air National Guard.

Upon graduation from Georgetown University with a degree in Physis and Engineering in 1959, he began his career at Indian Head's Naval Ordnance Station. Among his many accomplishments was his creation of the Weapons Simulation Department, a department he would later lead. Concurrent with his career at Indian Head and his continued military service with the DC Air National Guard, he joined the school board where he was ultimately elected as Chair. He continued his advocacy in support of STEM (Scientific, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) education in public schools.
Upon his retirement from the Naval Ordnance Station, he led private sector consulting and technical advisory activities. Through his work with the Western Charles County Business Association, he forged partnerships between the base and private sector. He later became one of the founding members of the Charles County Military Alliance (MAC) to advocate for and support of the mission of the Naval Base at Indian Head, in the community and with public leaders. In 2023, Vincent was named Board of Director Emeritus of the MAC.
His family invites friends and colleagues to join them for a Celebration of Life on Saturday, October 11, 4 to 7 p.m., at the Indian Head Pavilion, 100 Walter Thomas Road, Indian Head, MD, 20640.
Donations in his honor may be made to the College of Southern Maryland, and The Humane Society of Charles County in Waldorf, MD.