November 4, 1921 - May 30, 2021
James Leroy Hunter, age 99, of Overland Park, Kansas passed away May 30th, 2021 at his home.
Graveside services will be held 2:30PM, 15th June, 2021 at Leavenworth National Cemetery, 150 Muncie Rd., Leavenworth, Kansas.
James was born November 4th 1921 in Joplin, Missouri. He was a retired Chief Petty Officer in the United States Navy and served in the Pacific Campaign in World War II. Following his career in the Navy, he was a civil servant in the Federal Aviation Administration. He was also a community servant and served as the Chaplain of Veterans of Foreign Wars Shawnee Memorial Post 10552, as an elder at Bethany Lutheran Church and as a volunteer for American Legion fund-raising activities.
He was preceded in death by his son-in-law, John. He is survived by his wife Lena, daughters Lynn and Rhonda, son Gary and son-in laws Don and Ron.
He was a proud grandfather of 17, great grandfather of 22 and great great grandfather of 12
Donations to the Veterans of Foreign Wars can be made in lieu of flowers.
