Dwayne Hunter

Dwayne was born in Oakland, Tennessee to Willie Nelson Hunter, Sr and Norene “Madear” Pierce- Hunter on February 1, 1957. He went to school at Fayette Ware High School in Somerville, TN. He was a veteran and served in the Army for 21 years and was awarded an Honorable Discharge in 1996. Dwayne joined the Masonic Order while stationed in Germany. He worked in IT at Coca-Cola for 15 years. He was an avid cyclist, heavily involved in Special Olympics, drove a Penske truck cross-country for the Wagner High School band, volunteered with Meals on Wheels, heavily involved in the Poetry community while supporting his Autistic son. He was affectionately known as “Pops” by different generations of kids and teens. He was a big kid at heart and had a plethora of “toys” from racetracks, drones and RC cars. Music was an integral part of his life, and he always had the latest stereo equipment, a vast collection of albums and cd’s and would curate a playlist for any mood. There are not many pictures of him in front of the camera because he was always the designated camera man.

Dwayne is preceded in death by Willie Nelson Hunter, Sr., Norene Hunter, Bettye N. Cleaves, Roscoe Hunter and Hermeyone Bell (1st Spouse).

Dwayne is survived by his wife Velma, Erika (Hermeyone) Corey and Troy (Velma), Willie Nelson Hunter, Jr., Ruby Jean Anderson and Linda Diane Hunter, Terrell B. Johnson, III, and a host of nieces and nephews to cherish his memory.

Active Pallbearers will be Alonzo Wines, Darius Young, Nato P. James, Billy Hankins, Harry “Tito” Bethancourt and Randy Russell

Honorary Pallbearers are Willie Nelson Hunter, Jr., Corey Hunter, Troy Hunter, Terrell Johnson III, Andra’ Scholfield, Terry Atkins, Michael Smith, Chris Hunter, Walter Terrell Spencer, Charles Brandon Spencer, Jeremiah Spencer, Bryson Spencer, Kasey Spencer, Logan Spencer, Michael Montgomery, Fredrick Jones, Sam Woods, Ulysus Meredith, Sam Giles, Anthony Lankford and Waymon Richardson.

Visitation will be held from 11 am-1 pm on Tuesday, March 24, 2026 at Sunset Memorial Park and Funeral Home.

 Funeral services will be held 1:00 pm on Tuesday, March 24,2026 at Sunset Memorial Park and Funeral Home with the Pastor Ed Jones of Trinity United Methodist Church of Houston, TX, officiating. Burial will follow at Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery. Arrangements are by (Sunset Memorial Park and Funeral Home.

Repast will be at Eleven:14 Venue located at 1829 N. New Braunfels Ave

The family of Dwayne Hunter wishes to extend our sincere thanks to all the childhood friends to coworkers and family that have sent their heartfelt prayers and comforting words during this difficult time.