In Memoriam: Vaughn Hunter

Vaughn P. Hunter, age 72, died at his home on Thursday morning, September 22nd, with his wife by his side.

Vaughn was the son of Lester P. Hunter and Evelyne (Roth) Hunter, born January 18th, 1944 in Washington, D.C. Vaughn married Helen (Ange) Hunter on September 30th, 1972.

Vaughn was born in Washington, D.C., attended St. John’s High School, graduated from Coolidge High School, and played trumpet in the Washington Redskins’ Band in the early ’60’s. He served in the U.S. Marine Corps from May 1963 to November 1968, where he was honorably discharged at the rank of Sergeant. Vaughn then became a Police Officer for the Metropolitan Police Department of Washington, D.C. where he worked from March of 1972 until retirement in September 1994. Vaughn retired from the Police Department as a Detective, but during his career he was involved in Vice, Swat, Repeat Offender Project, NSID, and more.

Vaughn loved being with his family, especially “his princess”, granddaughter Mackenzie. He enjoyed golfing, shooting, and fishing. Vaughn was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church, The American Legion, Jefferson Conservation Club, and the NRA.

Vaughn is survived by his wife, Helen (Ange) Hunter, two sons, Vaughn and Daniel, and his granddaughter, Mackenzie.

Vaughn was preceded in death by his parents and son, Vaughn Paul Hunter, Jr.

A funeral mass officiated by Rev. G. David Weikart will be held at Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Church, 3043 State Rt. 45, Rock Creek, OH 44084 On Wednesday, October Oct. 5th at 1pm. Burial of his ashes will take place in Gate of Heaven Cemetery Aspen Hill, MD

In lieu of flowers, the Hunter Family requests memorial donations are made to www.heroes.org or www.independencefund.org in the name of Vaughn P. Hunter.