Randall Lee Hunter

Randall Lee Hunter, Sr, 69, of Kokomo, Indiana, passed away peacefully in his home on July 18, 2025. He was born on November 17, 1955, in Evansville, Indiana, the son of Zenus Hunter and Estel Louise Hancock (Woods). He married Mary "Geneva" (Wagner) Hunter who survives.

After 30 years of employment, Randy retired from Chrysler in July of 2006. He served as a proud member of UAW Local 685 and retired while serving as a committeeman. He loved upholding the UAW Local 685 contract and worked at always remaining rational, kind and fair while fighting for the rights of all Chrysler employees. Upon retiring from Chrysler, he began driving a fish truck for Sweetwater Springs Fish Farm. This position allowed him to travel and see the country. It also provided him with a great place to fish. This quickly became his favorite fishing hole where he loved fishing with his family.

Randy had a deep love for dirt track racing and spent many years behind the wheel at Kokomo Speedway, where he earned the nickname “The Backwards King.” In his later years, he could be found tooling around in his garage, repairing lawn mowers or admiring his 1972 Chevelle. He had a real talent for fixing small engines and often did it for next to nothing—just because he enjoyed helping people and staying busy.

More than anything, Randy treasured his family. He was a devoted husband, a proud father, a loving grandfather, and a loyal companion to his dog, Smokey.

He is survived by his wife, Mary (Geneva) Hunter; his daughter, Wendy (Robert) Woods of Bell Buckle, TN; his son, Randall (Julie) Hunter of Kokomo, IN; his grandchildren, Gage (Casey) Dane, Nash Hunter, Berkley Hunter, and Brinlynn Hunter; his great-grandchildren, Scout Dane, Sebastian Hunter, Parker Hunter, and Leilani Hunter; his sisters, Tammy (Bill) Rubow, Durenda (Mark) Mackey, Rena (James) Smith, and Liz (Billy) Bryant; and many nieces, nephews, and friends who will miss him deeply.

Randy will be remembered for his loving and kind nature, and his storytelling abilities, which frequently made people cry from laughing.

Randy was preceded in death by his father, Zenus Hunter; his mother, Estel Louise Hancock (Woods); and his son-in-law, Michael Dane.

Visitation for friends and family will be 10:00 am to 1:00 pm on Friday, July 25, 2025, at Sunset Memory Garden Funeral Home. Funeral services celebrating Randy’s life will be held immediately following visitation at 1:00 pm on Friday, July 25, 2025, at Sunset Memory Garden Funeral Home, 2097 West Alto Road Kokomo, Indiana, 46902, with Pastor Charlie Riley officiating. Entombment will follow at Sunset Memory Garden Cemetery in Kokomo, Indiana. Share a memory with the family at www.sunsetmemorygarden.com.

In lieu of flowers, the family asks that you honor Randy by donating to the Kokomo Humane Society.