Jerry Hunter

Jerry Hunter, age 72, of La Plata, passed away on Thursday, May 29, 2025, in La Plata, MD. Jerry was born in Clarke, Mississippi, on December 5, 1952, to Earlie Mae Hunter. Jerry was born very musically inclined. During his high school years, he was a part of the marching band, and he played three instruments. His favorite instrument was the trumpet. On June 5, 1972, he graduated from Meridian High School, and shortly thereafter, Jerry joined the United States Navy. During his military service, he obtained numerous awards and honors (e.g., Navy Achievement Medal, Combat Action Ribbon/Citation Desert Shield/ Desert Storm, Navy Commendation Medal, and a Letter of Commendation - from Commander Task Force 156 - Superior performance of duties serving as the Logistic Chief). In addition, Jerry was also selected to be in the prestigious Military Color Guard. After serving 21 years with Honorable Service, Jerry retired as a U.S. Navy Chief Storekeeper/E-7. In 1996, he began his next career with the Federal Government and in 1998, he received his Associate Degree in General Studies from Central Texas College. Jerry always aspired to become a Police Officer, and in 2000, he landed his dream job and became a Police Officer with the Federal Protective Service (FPS). During this period, he also obtained numerous exemplary performance awards. During Jerry’s career as a civil servant, his heroic moments consisted of him assisting the people of the United States recover from terrorist attacks and natural disasters. In 2001, he was deployed to NYC for the 9/11 terrorist attack, in 2005, he was deployed to Louisiana after Hurricane Katrina, and in 2013, he was deployed to Boston for the Marathon Bombing. After serving 20 years of Federal Government Service, he retired in 2016. Jerry was a loving husband and father who enjoyed cooking southern cuisines, a true musical connoisseur and a natural DJ. Jerry was also a father who loved great food, enjoyed grilling, fishing, sports, comedy, card games, Classic Dominoes, movies, growing plants, and vegetables. Jerry is preceded in death by his Mother Earlie Mae Hunter, Brother Jerome (Greg) Hunter, Sister Rita Perkins, Brother Donnie Ray Hunter, Sister Saundra Ramsey, Uncle Oliver Kemp and Cousin Vickie Crowell. Jerry Hunter is survived by his wife Carla Hunter who were married for 43 years, and his daughters Tracey Hunter, and Alexandria Hunter. Jerry is also survived by Aunt Barbara Louise Kemp, Sisters Carolyn and Marilyn Robinson, Brother Christopher Robinson, Cousins Linda Hill, Brenda Cole, Ida Saba, and a host of nieces and nephews. A funeral will be held on July 7, 2025, at Cheltenham Veterans Cemetery. The Flag Folding Ceremony and eulogy will be held at 2:30 p.m.

Jerry Hunter

December 5, 1952 - May 29, 2025