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Kerry "Fat Man" Hunter

1970 - 2024

Kerry "Fat Man" Hunter obituary, 1970-2024, New Orleans, LA

BORN

1970

DIED

2024

FUNERAL HOME

Charbonnet Family Services-New Orleans - Historic Treme

1615 St. Philip Street

New Orleans, Louisiana

Kerry Hunter Obituary

Kerry "Fat Man" Hunter, a lifelong resident of New Orleans, LA, was born on May 21, 1970 to the union of the late Oliver and Verna Lee Hunter. He was tragically killed in an automobile accident on Carnival Day, February 13, 2024. Beloved husband of Romanda Hunter. Also survived by a host of other relatives and friends. Kerry received his formal education in the Orleans Parish Public School System, attending Marie C. Couvent Elementary, Charles J. Colton Junior High School and ultimately graduating with the Class of 1989 at Joseph S. Clark High School. Kerry was a member of the Pentecost Baptist Church. "Fat Man," a snare drummer since the age of twelve, was a member of Tamborine and Fan, an original member of the Roots of Jazz Brass Band, Junior Olympia Brass Band, New Birth Brass Band, Preservation Hall Band and the Grammy Award Winner, The Night Crawlers. He was also a founding member of the Treme Sidewalk Steppers Social and Pleasure Club. In addition to his parents, Kerry is also preceded in death by his sisters, Terry Ann Hunter and Shandricka Quinn; mother-in-law, Elaine Dempsey, whom he dearly loved; fathers-in-law, Lawrence Jackson and Melvin Milton; maternal grandparents, Ray W. and Ernestine Quinn; paternal grandparents, Jimmy and Marguerite Hunter; uncles, Bobby and Alton Quinn, Fenwick and James Hunter; aunts, Clara Odems, Patricia Rankins, Ester Cloud and his beloved aunt who raised him, Coretta Quinn. A Public viewing will be held in the Chapel of Charbonnet Labat Glapion Funeral Home, 1615 St. Philip Street, New Orleans, LA 70116 on Friday, February 23, 2024 from 2 pm until 5 pm. A Celebration Service honoring the life and legacy of the late Mr. Kerry "Fat Man" Hunter will be held at the Mahalia Jackson Theater for the Performing Arts, 1419 Basin Street, New Orleans, LA 70116 on Saturday, February 24, 2024 at 10 am. Traditional Jazz procession to follow. Interment Mount Olivet Cemetery and Mausoleum. Visitation 9 am in the theater. Please sign online guestbook at www.charbonnetfuneralhome.com. Due to Covid variants, face mask and social distancing strongly encouraged. Charbonnet Labat Glapion, Directors (504)581 4411.

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Published by The Times-Picayune from Feb. 21 to Feb. 23, 2024.

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Glenda Jackson

February 15, 2025

RIH FAT Man

Judy Hunter

March 2, 2024

Gone to soon but will never be forgotten, may God continue to give your wife and the family to continue this journey until we meet again. Love you Fatman.


The Hunter Family

Alton Quinn Jr

February 29, 2024

Rest Peacefully Cousin.

Syreeta

February 27, 2024

Peace and blessings from South Carolina to the family. I had the chance to meet Fat Man last year and he was a joyful man. Sorry for your lost.

Travis

February 26, 2024

You will be missed by family, friends and your fans! R. I. P our brother. Sending our prayers & deepest condolences to your family!!

Elizabeth Dondis

February 26, 2024

I am so sorry for your loss! My prayers are with you and your family.

If Kerry was working with Kinfolk? I am a wedding photographer and may have pictures I could share with you from working together.

Alona quinn

February 25, 2024

Dana Henderson and Family

February 25, 2024

Rest in peace Fatman until we meet again... Send my condolences to my family Love y'all

Whitney B. Williams Sr.

February 25, 2024

Condolences to the family. RIH Kerry.

Tanya Walker

February 25, 2024

RIP My friend I know you will be drumming away for all those in heaven. From Tamborine to the neighborhood you will always be remembered "Fat Man" with so many years of great memories

Dominique Johnson WILLIAMS

February 25, 2024

Sorry for YAL lost prayers up

Trinise Prosper

February 24, 2024

Sending my prayers and condolences to his wife and family from the Prosper family

Michelle

February 24, 2024

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

TRENISE MITCHELL

February 24, 2024

MY DEEPEST SYMPATHY AND CONDOLENCES TO THE HUNTER FAMILY. GOD PLEASE WRAP YOUR BLESSING ARMS AROUND TERRY AKA FATMAN'S FAMILY.

Dawn Grace

February 24, 2024

Condolences from Chicago. May his memory be a blessing.

Charles and Wanda

February 24, 2024

Our Condolences to the family. May he rest in Peace. He was a very respectful guy and is going to be truly missed.Mr. Charles and MsWanda as he would always say every time he would see us

Tina Henry

February 24, 2024

My condolences goes out to your family

Kynisha jones

February 24, 2024

R.i.p "Fat Man" you will truly be missed! Im.praying for yr family. You was truly a legend..they loved u living and more in death! To God be the glory...Always, Jamal's friend, Kim Frank Lil Neice..Kynisha 2024 long live "fat man"

Antoinette TEETEE Washington

February 24, 2024

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Janell Pydana

February 24, 2024

My heartfelt condolences to the hunter family.... Rest In Heaven Fat Man you will be missed... such a good person with a kind heart...

CassandraTurner

February 24, 2024

Get your rest Fatman job well done ..love you Rookie praying god gives you the strength Cassandra Johnson aka Sis Bird

Angie and BoMonkey family

February 24, 2024

Rest in Heaven Fatman we gonna miss u dearly , give my bro Mookie a hug for me , and to ur wife Ro and family we luv y´all stay strong one luv from Angie and the BoMonkey Family

James mother

February 24, 2024

My deepest condolences to his family and friends God Bless

Donnie Riley

February 23, 2024

May the Lord Our God give you peace that surpasses all understanding Mrs. Hunter & Family. "Fatman" will truly be missed . He never missed an opportunity to play at my daughter´s birthday parties. Rest well my friend!

Robert Felix Stanley Sr 2 Scoops

February 23, 2024

Earth has no sorrow that heaven can´t heal. I will continue to pray for your wife and family; you will be missed

Joyce Green

February 23, 2024

Sending my Condolences to The Hunter Family and Members of the Kinfolk Brass Band heard nothing but kind and positive things from my son and all the Musicians in the surrounding area of New Orleans. Praying for your Strength and Peace . Joyce Jones Green/Spring Texas

Carol Newman

February 23, 2024

Fat man you had a smile that lighten up everyone along with a heart of gold you truly going to be miss RIHP Ms.Carol

Jennifer Jones

February 23, 2024

Kerry, You are definitely a Soul Brother who lit up the lives of all whom you shared your effervescence with.
We performed together, Off - Broadway in , "Sleep No More",
That was a lifetime memory!
You were a Renaissance Man, open minded, deep , sensitive , talented and Soulful.
Heaven has gained a Ratty Drummer, We have gained A soulful warrior for peace, love and righteousness,
Rest in Power , King Fat Man
You will be Missed , For Sure,
Jennifer Jones

Tyra Hunter Wallace

February 23, 2024

Love you cuz gone to soon but never forgotten baby love you always.

Courtney and Tyra

Brad Rhodes

February 23, 2024

Fly High Fat Man Rest Easy

Loiscwatson

February 23, 2024

Always in our hearts and prayers. May God continue to bless and strengthen you

Patricia Tyler Mayfield

February 23, 2024

Condolences to the family and to The Kinfolks Brass Band

Christopher Jones

February 23, 2024

Didn't see you often, but every time I saw you, man, you always had that big smile on your face and showed love. The last time I saw you was Thanksgiving, while I was visiting home and you still had that same big smile and showed love. Man, you are truly going to be missed. Rest In Peace, Brother! Condolences to Romanda and the family!

Jenny

February 23, 2024

Rip cuzin fat

TATER

February 23, 2024

RIP FAT

Auntie Iona

February 23, 2024

In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.I Miss You Already Getting On The Phone With Me And Romanda

Auntie Iona

February 23, 2024

Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always.

Bernadette Terrell

February 22, 2024

Hunter Family My Stepson Fat man take your crown you already worn it last time seen you was at your daddy funeral haven't seen you on years we glad to see each you now in heaven playing your drum with your Mother daddy sister you will truly be missed Step mom Bernadette Terrell "Collns Family

The Quest & Baker Family

February 22, 2024

We are Praying for the Hunter & Quinn family in this difficult time, may "Fat Man" happy memories give your family peace and comfort.

Wendy

February 22, 2024

Sorry for the lost

Jerry and Deborah Guidry

February 22, 2024

We send our deepest sympathy to you and your family. Kerry as always held a special place in our hearts. Mrs. D and Mr G

Leatha

February 22, 2024

RIP Fat Man. May God comfort and strengthen your wife and your extended family members. May He give them a peace that surpasses all understanding.

Glenda J.Brumfield

February 22, 2024

In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.

Raquel O Lyons

February 22, 2024

Our thoughts and prayers are with the family. So sorry for your loss.
-God Bless
Raquel Odems Lyons & Odems Family

LINDA A DEGRUY

February 22, 2024

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.

Joseph S. Clark Family &Friends

February 22, 2024

Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always.

Kay

February 22, 2024

We extend our Deepest Sympathy to the Hunter/Quinn family. Kerry was such a great person and talented musician. May he rest in peace. Continued prayers being said for his family.

Dr. Monique Cook

February 22, 2024

May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.

Cassandra

February 22, 2024

Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always.

Connie Holmes

February 22, 2024

I pray that God would wrap His loving arms around this family, friends, and neighbors and be the comforter we know Him to be. Father lift up bowed down heads and heal broken and wounded hearts in Jesus's name. Amen!

Connie Holmes

February 22, 2024

I already miss you Kerry! You always greeted me with "hey Ms. Connie" and a big smile. I watched you blossom into the great musician you became. Your gift was God given. Now, you're playing for our Creator!

Winston " Shoo " Landry

February 22, 2024

I would like to offer my sincere and heartfelt condolences to the Hunter and Quinn family, " Fatman " was loved and well.respected by all who ever encountered his presence from being born and raised on Pauger St.in the 7ward to his adult life in the " Jazz " musical industry !!! Rest in " Paradise ". you earned your " Grammy " award now you earned your " Crown " !!!

Ed

February 22, 2024

"Fat Man" I'm so sorry Bro !!!
I'll never forget you although I've not seen you in years, but Shan mentioned you last time I seen/talked to her...
My Condolences is indeed extended to the remainder of your family...I Remain
Lil Man

Johnnie Alexander

February 21, 2024

Nabor I am really going to miss you

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24

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