Jay Earl Hunter Jr. Obituary
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of Jay Earl Hunter Jr. of Portsmouth, Virginia, who passed away on February 10, 2026, at the age of 64, leaving to mourn family and friends. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.
In the echoes of fond remembrance, may a sense of peace be found, knowing that the memories held dear will continue to shape and inspire his loved ones, keeping Jay's spirit alive in the hearts and actions of family and friends alike. While his presence may be gone, his impact lives on in the kindness shown to others and the joy found in the ordinary moments of life.
He was predeceased by: his wife Mazie Barges Hunter; his son Jay Earl Hunter, III; and his brother Michael Hunter. He is survived by: his parents, Jay Earl Hunter, Sr. and Merna Elizabeth Hunter (Owens); his children, Aaron S. Hunter, Jordan Hornbaker, Paula Putnam and Keri Mohler; and his siblings, Katherine Elizabeth Wood and Richard Hunter.
