J.T. Hunn

July 13, 1933 - July 14, 2019

J.T. Hunn, age 86 of Longton, KS passed away July 14, 2019 at Wesley Medical Center in Wichita, KS. J.T. was born July 13, 1933 in Denison, TX to James and Iva (Hodges) Hunn. He was raised in the Denison area alongside his sister, Mary. After high school, J.T. joined the United States Air Force, proudly serving his country for 4 years. He then went to work in civil service as an Electrical Foreman at McConnell Air Force base in Wichita, KS. On April 3, 1955, J.T. married Loretta Ruckle in Wichita, KS. They made their home in Augusta, KS, raising their children Raymond, Randy, and Laura. They were married 44 years, until her passing in 1999. J.T. and Loretta loved to take trips with their children and then grandchildren to Texas to see the grandparents. J.T. was a loving and caring man. Sometimes his shell was a little hard, but underneath was a great, soft heart. He loved to tell stories to everyone, and was an avid hunter and fisherman. On the last fishing trip he was able to take, he went with his sons to Beaver Lake. He was proud of the fact that he caught the largest bass and largest striper of the entire trip. J.T. is survived by: Sons, Raymond Hunn of Augusta, KS, and Randy Hunn of Douglass, KS Daughter, Laura Dooley of Haysville, KS Grandson, James Great-Grandson, Dalton Sister, Mary Pitcock of Orlando, FL Nephew, Ben Hunn of Great Falls, MT Niece, Jolinda Connel of Orlando, FL Beloved Dog, Bubba Cremation has been requested. The family will hold a private graveside service at a later date. Memorials in J.T.’s name can be made to the American Cancer Society and can be mailed to or left with the funeral home. Services entrusted to: Countryside Funeral Home, 206 E. Washington, PO Box 1233, Howard, KS 67349