1959
James
2023
James Hunter, Jr
May 19, 1959 — February 11, 2023
James Hunter Jr., 63
Sunrise: May 19,1959
Sunset: February 11, 2023
Laid to Rest: March 11, 2023
James was born to Trina L. Ware and James "Jimmy" Hunter in Lawton, OK and passed from this life in San Luis Rio Colorado, Sonora, Mexico. He was father to Hadrian Hunter, USNE-2 Ariana Hunter, Jimmy Hunter III, Lorraine Hunter and Christina Warner and stepdaughter Anastasia. Grandfather to 5 grandchildren.
James "Jimmy - Jimbo - Shiner" Hunter graduated from Riverside Indian School then began a service in the US Navy. He was a proud member of the American Legion Richard Pogue Post #81, Ft. Washakie, WY. And was honored to play taps at Veterans Day Ceremonies'. He loved golf and played on teams in Lander, WY and Billings, MT. Indian Health Services team golf leagues. He retired as Procurement Analyst from Billings Indian Health Services due to health reasons.
James was the first to offer his help from fixing cars to home repairs - working cattle, horses and dogs. Also, taking time for making Native American Jewelry and clothing - men's to women's including his own straight dance regalia and love cooking. He was always busy but took time out to watch his favorite team the Kansas City Chiefs. He loved the beauty of Montana and Wyoming and lived there most of his adult life. He was proud member of the Kiowa tribe and proud of his Delaware and Caddo descent.
He was preceded in death by his: parents, Jimmy and Trina Ware; sister, LoDema "Okie"; brothers, Johnny Hunter and Michael Ware
James is survived by his:
Children: Hadrian Hunter, Lander, WY; USNE-2 Ariana Hunter of San Antonio, TX; Jimmy Hunter III of New Mexico; Lorraine Hunter of Wyoming; Christina Warner of Washington; stepdaughter Anastasia of Lander, Wyoming
Grandfather of five grandchildren
Brother to: Deanna Leonard; Mary Hunter; Mildred Schuster; Bert Allen Hunter; Ray Geikaunmah; Glenn Stumblingbear
Honorary Pallbearers: Allen Schuster, John Kelly III, Billy Johnson Jr, Jeremy Hunter, Takota Budenski, Andrew Stumblingbear Steven Hunter, David Pribble, Theodore Ware, Cody Ware, Rusty Ware, Glenn Ware, Dusty Geikaunmah, Billy Geikaunmah, Shawn Ware, AJ Davila, Jimmy Yellowfish
Loving nephew to Macia Davilla and Thelma Bowman
Celebration of Life: 11:00 a.m., Saturday, March 11, 2023
Ware's Chapel, Anadarko, OK
Inurnment: Memory Lane Cemetery, Anadarko, OK
Under the direction of Ray & Martha's Funeral Home
Anadarko, OK
Sunrise: May 19,1959
Sunset: February 11, 2023
Laid to Rest: March 11, 2023
James was born to Trina L. Ware and James "Jimmy" Hunter in Lawton, OK and passed from this life in San Luis Rio Colorado, Sonora, Mexico. He was father to Hadrian Hunter, USNE-2 Ariana Hunter, Jimmy Hunter III, Lorraine Hunter and Christina Warner and stepdaughter Anastasia. Grandfather to 5 grandchildren.
James "Jimmy - Jimbo - Shiner" Hunter graduated from Riverside Indian School then began a service in the US Navy. He was a proud member of the American Legion Richard Pogue Post #81, Ft. Washakie, WY. And was honored to play taps at Veterans Day Ceremonies'. He loved golf and played on teams in Lander, WY and Billings, MT. Indian Health Services team golf leagues. He retired as Procurement Analyst from Billings Indian Health Services due to health reasons.
James was the first to offer his help from fixing cars to home repairs - working cattle, horses and dogs. Also, taking time for making Native American Jewelry and clothing - men's to women's including his own straight dance regalia and love cooking. He was always busy but took time out to watch his favorite team the Kansas City Chiefs. He loved the beauty of Montana and Wyoming and lived there most of his adult life. He was proud member of the Kiowa tribe and proud of his Delaware and Caddo descent.
He was preceded in death by his: parents, Jimmy and Trina Ware; sister, LoDema "Okie"; brothers, Johnny Hunter and Michael Ware
James is survived by his:
Children: Hadrian Hunter, Lander, WY; USNE-2 Ariana Hunter of San Antonio, TX; Jimmy Hunter III of New Mexico; Lorraine Hunter of Wyoming; Christina Warner of Washington; stepdaughter Anastasia of Lander, Wyoming
Grandfather of five grandchildren
Brother to: Deanna Leonard; Mary Hunter; Mildred Schuster; Bert Allen Hunter; Ray Geikaunmah; Glenn Stumblingbear
Honorary Pallbearers: Allen Schuster, John Kelly III, Billy Johnson Jr, Jeremy Hunter, Takota Budenski, Andrew Stumblingbear Steven Hunter, David Pribble, Theodore Ware, Cody Ware, Rusty Ware, Glenn Ware, Dusty Geikaunmah, Billy Geikaunmah, Shawn Ware, AJ Davila, Jimmy Yellowfish
Loving nephew to Macia Davilla and Thelma Bowman
Celebration of Life: 11:00 a.m., Saturday, March 11, 2023
Ware's Chapel, Anadarko, OK
Inurnment: Memory Lane Cemetery, Anadarko, OK
Under the direction of Ray & Martha's Funeral Home
Anadarko, OK
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Service Schedule
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Celebration Of Life
Saturday, March 11, 2023
Starts at 11:00 am (Central time)
Ware's Chapel
Burial
Saturday, March 11, 2023
Starts at 1:00 pm (Central time)
Memory Lane Cemetery
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