James O Hunter, 76, passed away on July 24, 2026 in Sarasota, Florida. He was born on June 21, 1950 in Wauchula, Florida to Albert Lee Hunter and Lillie Garneth Gill Hunter. He spent his entire life in Hardee/Manatee Counties, he made his living as a Project Manager and Site Manager at Bennett Contracting and Woodruff and Sons.

James is preceded in death by both parents, as well as his brother GW Hunter. He is survived by his wife Sally Hunter of Myakka City, Florida; his sons James E Hunter of Myakka City, Florida, and Joshua L Hunter and (wife) Anne Hunter of Bradenton, Florida; his sister Daisy Gant of Myakka City, Florida; and his granddaughter/favorite person Lillie Pearl Hunter.

A visitation will be held at 10:00 AM on Saturday, August 1, 2026 at New Zion Baptist Church. Services will be at 11:00 AM, officiated by Pastor Stephen Darley and Mr Ed Perry. In lieu of Flowers, the family has asked that donations be made to the American Diabetes Association or the National Kidney Foundation.