John Lee Hunter
October 29, 1935 ~ November 24, 2018
John Lee Hunter, 83, of Jefferson City, passed away Saturday, November 24, 2018, at St. Joseph Bluffs surrounded by his family.
He was born October 29, 1935, in Pittsburg, Kansas, the son of the late George A. Hunter and Lottie DeGasperi Hunter.
He was a graduate of Pittsburg High School in Pittsburg, Kansas and received his Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering from Kansas University.
John served his country proudly in the Army and National Guard for six years.
He was united in marriage on February 1, 1963, in Columbia, Missouri to his loving wife of 55 years, Ginger McAllister.
John moved to Jefferson City, Missouri in 1970 to work for Howerton Electric as an Electrical Engineer. In 1976, John established his own business, John L. Hunter, Incorporated. In 1978, he joined with Richard A. Howerton Electric where he never retired, but instead enjoyed his work family and partners for 40 years.
John was an avid Muskie, Bass, and Trout fisherman sharing his love of fishing with his family and grandsons. John also enjoyed trap shooting; quail and pheasant hunting; tomato gardening, golfing; and was a founding member of Meadow Lake Acres Country Club. Most importantly, he cherished his time with his grandsons, especially their annual fishing trip to Canada.
Survivors include his wife, Ginger Hunter, Jefferson City; John “Jay” Hunter, II, Naples, FL; George Robert (Pamela) Hunter, Naperville, IL; Jennifer L. Hunter, Jefferson City; and two grandchildren, Benjamin and Charles Hunter.
He was preceded in death by his parents and brother, James Ray Hunter.
Visitation will be Wednesday from 4:30PM to 7PM at Dulle-Trimble Funeral Home with a prayer service at 4PM.
Funeral Liturgy Service will be Thursday at 10AM at the Cathedral of St. Joseph with the Rev. Msgr. Robert A. Kurwicki officiating.
Burial with military honors will be in Resurrection Cemetery. Following the burial service, lunch will be held at the Cathedral of St. Joseph.
Memorials are suggested to the Missouri Department of Conservation for Kids Fishing & Youth Hunting Clinics; or to the Cathedral of St. Joseph.
Dulle-Trimble Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
Those wishing to email tributes or condolences to the family may do so at the www.dulletrimble.com website.
He was born October 29, 1935, in Pittsburg, Kansas, the son of the late George A. Hunter and Lottie DeGasperi Hunter.
He was a graduate of Pittsburg High School in Pittsburg, Kansas and received his Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering from Kansas University.
John served his country proudly in the Army and National Guard for six years.
He was united in marriage on February 1, 1963, in Columbia, Missouri to his loving wife of 55 years, Ginger McAllister.
John moved to Jefferson City, Missouri in 1970 to work for Howerton Electric as an Electrical Engineer. In 1976, John established his own business, John L. Hunter, Incorporated. In 1978, he joined with Richard A. Howerton Electric where he never retired, but instead enjoyed his work family and partners for 40 years.
John was an avid Muskie, Bass, and Trout fisherman sharing his love of fishing with his family and grandsons. John also enjoyed trap shooting; quail and pheasant hunting; tomato gardening, golfing; and was a founding member of Meadow Lake Acres Country Club. Most importantly, he cherished his time with his grandsons, especially their annual fishing trip to Canada.
Survivors include his wife, Ginger Hunter, Jefferson City; John “Jay” Hunter, II, Naples, FL; George Robert (Pamela) Hunter, Naperville, IL; Jennifer L. Hunter, Jefferson City; and two grandchildren, Benjamin and Charles Hunter.
He was preceded in death by his parents and brother, James Ray Hunter.
Visitation will be Wednesday from 4:30PM to 7PM at Dulle-Trimble Funeral Home with a prayer service at 4PM.
Funeral Liturgy Service will be Thursday at 10AM at the Cathedral of St. Joseph with the Rev. Msgr. Robert A. Kurwicki officiating.
Burial with military honors will be in Resurrection Cemetery. Following the burial service, lunch will be held at the Cathedral of St. Joseph.
Memorials are suggested to the Missouri Department of Conservation for Kids Fishing & Youth Hunting Clinics; or to the Cathedral of St. Joseph.
Dulle-Trimble Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
Those wishing to email tributes or condolences to the family may do so at the www.dulletrimble.com website.
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Though it was never official, John Boy was my only almost father-in-law. I have many memories, mostly of his grin as he made a wise and sarcastic response to something Jay, George or Ginger said. He was as kind to me as he was his own daughter. He took me on the family fishing trip to Canada one year, and he was a dog lover (near and dear to my heart). John was smarter than he put on. He seemed to understand and support my plight in life without needing to say it out loud. I loved him as I loved his son and he made me feel a part of Jay’s family. It is with a heavy heart I say goodbye.
Best neighbor you could ever ask for. Made me feel lazy on how much energy had. Very proud man. I know how much fun he had on his fishing trips to Canada. I will miss everything about being his neighbor. So sorry Ginger because I know how much he adored you. Thanks for being my neighbor John.
Wishing we could be with you as you celebrate John’s life. Ginger, miss you. You and John were wonderful neighbors and and friends. We have so many great memories of our years living in Jefferson City. ߘ¢ Elaine and Jack McDowell