James Hunter
February 20, 1941 – October 27, 2026 (Age 85)
James B. Hunter, 85, of Nashport, Ohio, passed away peacefully on Tuesday October 27, 2026, at Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center.
He was born on February 20, 1941, in Zanesville, Ohio, son of the late Robert E. Hunter and Virginia (Burton) Hunter. Jim was a graduate of Zanesville High School and later worked as a Machinist at Rockwell International for over 30 years, where he retired. He attended United Methodist Church in Nashport and loved watching his Ohio State Buckeyes. Above all, he loved spending time with his loved ones and taking family trips, especially to the Outer Banks.
Jim is survived by his grandchildren, Christopher Beaver, Amanda Anders, Daniel Crawford, Melissa Crawford, April Crawford, Michael Crawford; several great grandchildren; son-in-law, Johnathan Beaver; niece, Dinise Abbott; 2 nephews, Charles “Chuck” Hunter and Bobby Hunter; brother-in-law, Jack Mautz, Jim Robbins, John Robbins, Larry Robbins; sister-in-law, Cricket Roberts; good friends, Annette (Perry) Woerner and Linda Cody; and many other friends and family members.
In addition to his parents, Jim is preceded in death by his loving wife of 50 plus years, Betty “Eileen” Hunter; daughters, Starla Moran and Vicky Beaver; brother, Richard “Dick” Hunter; sisters, Emily Collins and Margaret Stine.
Calling hours will be held on Thursday November 5, 2026, from 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM at DeLong-Baker & Lanning Funeral Home, where services will be held at 1:00 PM with Pastor Dan Smith officiating. Burial will conclude services at Zanesville Memorial Park, where Jim will be laid to rest with his wife.