Gerald L. Hunter, 71, of Cato, passed away Thursday, October 23, 2025. He was born in Auburn, son of the late Leslie Hunter, and the late Beverly Boughton Hunter. He grew up in Cato, attended Cato Schools, and then went on to work for the telephone company for 40 years. He loved his chickens, hunting, anything outdoors, reading, westerns, country music, football, but most of all his grandchildren. He served his community on the Town Council for the Town of Cato for 20 years. He was an active son of the American Labuff Cole Legion Post 911, served on the board of trustees for the Cato Union Hill Cemetery, served as Vice President for the Stewart B Lang board of trustees and a member of the MIC board for Cato Meridian School District.

He is predeceased by his siblings, James Hunter, and Doris Fatcheric.

Survived by his wife, Kathy Doty Hunter, daughters, Michelle Hunter of Auburn, Teresa (Bill) Bateman of Phoenix, and Kelly (Shawn) Fountain of Cato, brother-in-law, Joe Fatcheric of Auburn, sister-in-law, Cheryl Hunter, grandchildren, Liam, Anna, Luke, Wyatt, and Brody, as well as several nieces and nephews.

Calling hours will be held Wednesday, October 29, 3:00-6:00 at the Keysor-Dain-Cullinan Funeral Home, Cato, a memorial service will be held Thursday, October 30, 11:00 AM at the funeral home followed by a celebration of life at the Labuff Cole Legion Post 911. For those wishing to make contributions in Jerry's name they may do so to the American Heart Association or CIMVAC.