James Crady Hunter was born April 20, 1926. Mr. Hunter grew up just up the road in Leitchfield, Kentucky with his four brothers and four sisters. When Mr. Hunter was seventeen years old, he joined the Navy, where he served two years before going to work for the FBI. Mr. Hunter began a dream of flying planes at a young age, which was later fulfilled as he learned to fly and did so several times a week. Mr. Hunter married Waneda at the age of forty-seven and the two spent joyful days fishing. Along with fishing, Mr. Hunter enjoys gardening, UK basketball, and visits from lifelong friends.