Joel Dean Hunter of Monticello, Kentucky, passed away on Sunday, September 28, 2025, at his residence in Monticello, Kentucky, having attained the age of 80 years, 2 months and 9 days. He was born on Thursday, July 19, 1945, in Wayne County, Kentucky, the son of Russell & Christine (Branham) Hunter. Joel proudly served in the United States Army during the Vietnam war, receiving a purple heart after being wounded in active combat. He was of the Christian faith, and enjoyed time fishing around the lake. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister, Jacquline Branham, Sherry Kendrick, and granddaughter, Jessica Hunter.
He is survived by his wife, Sandra K. Hunter, children, Joey Hunter, Thomas Ray Hunter, siblings, Leroy Hunter, Gary Hunter, and Ed Hunter, grandson, Jordon Hunter, great-grandchildren, Jayla Hunter, Lakasia Hunter, Zari Hunter, and Kayden Hunter.
New’s Monticello Funeral Home of Monticello, Kentucky, was honored to be in charge of all arrangements. Online condolences at www.news-monticello.com