James Hunter Jr

Lewistown- James Hunter Jr., 77, of Lewistown passed away at 3:15 PM Saturday June 4, 2016 at his home surrounded by his family.

He was born December 22, 1938 at rural Lewistown the son of James Sr. and Madelon (Puckett) Hunter. He married Louise Hall February 28, 1960 at Bryant. She survives. Also surviving are two daughters, Carla (Mike) Edwards of Lewistown and Jimelle (Rick) Southard of Bryant, four grandchildren, Rachel (Rich) Valukas of Plymouth, WI; Derek Edwards of Lewistown, Joseph (fiancée Sammi Cox) Southard of St. David, and Rickie Jo Southard of Bryant, two great grandsons, Douglas and Logan Valukas, two half-brothers, Robert Stutes of Colorado, and Andrew Stutes Jr. of Arizona. He was preceded in death by his parents, four brothers, and one sister.

Jim graduated from Lewistown Community High School in 1957. He worked for the Ohio River Company from 1958-1966 and then retired from Caterpillar in 1996. Jim served in the U.S. Army at Fort Knox, Kentucky from 1962-1964. He was a member of the Lewistown United Methodist Church and their GROM Group “Grumpy Retired Old Men” and the UAW Local 974.

Cremation will be accorded. A memorial service will be held at 11:00 AM Thursday at the Lewistown United Methodist Church with Reverend Deryck Sonaram officiating. Burial will be in Oak Hill Cemetery at Lewistown where military services will be conducted by the Lewistown VFW Post 5001 and the Lewistown American Legion Bishop Post 1. Visitation will be held one hour prior to services at the church. Memorial contributions may be made to Graham Hospital Hospice or Lewistown United Methodist Church Food pantry. Henry-Lange Memorial Home in Lewistown is assisting the family with arrangements. Online condolences may be made at .