Guy L. Hunter, Jr.
August 04, 1944 - December 16, 2021
Obituary For Guy L. Hunter, Jr.
N. Topsail Beach, NC
Chief Warrant Officer 5 Guy Leslie Hunter Jr., 77, peacefully passed away with his beloved wife Mary by his side at his home on December 16, 2021. A resident of Topsail Island, Guy was born in Moultrie, Georgia on August 8, 1944 to Guy Leslie and Bessie Lairsey Hunter.
Over the course of Hunter’s 32 year Marine Corps career, he was the first ever Marine CW05, was awarded 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. While serving in Kuwait, Chief Warrant Officer Hunter was captured by the enemy and became an Iraqi Prisoner of War.
In addition to his outstanding contributions in service to his country, Guy was a true swashbuckler, a wizard at Ace Deuce, and the life of every party. He will be fondly remembered by family and friends for his sage advice, gregarious nature, and sly wit.
Guy is survived by his loving wife Mary of forty-five years; daughters, Laura Reeves and Lily Deffenbaugh; son, William Hunter; grandchildren Everett, Charlotte, and Hunter Reeves, and Hunter, Bear, Ayden, and Rogue Deffenbaugh.
The family will receive friends, Tuesday, December 21, 2021, from 5-7:00 PM, at Johnson Funeral Home, 2685 Henderson Drive. Online condolences may be made at https://johnsonfhnc.com/. The life of Guy Leslie Hunter Jr. will be celebrated at New River Air Station Chapel 236 Curtis Rd, Jacksonville, NC 28540 on Wednesday, December 22, at 0800. In lieu of flowers the family requests donations be made in honor of Guy to the Jacksonville, North Carolina chapter, of the Military Order of the Purple Heart. Johnson Funeral Homes is honored to assist the Hunter Family.
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10:00 AM - 10:30 AM
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