Leonard (Pumpkin) Hunter, age 75, met his Savior face-to-face and was reunited with his son Michael on January 2, 2026. He was born on April 30, 1950, in Detroit, Michigan, to Lenon and Delores (Suber) Hunter. A graduate of Eastern High School and Spring Arbor College, he is also remembered by many as Doc or Coach. His job was with the Department of Corrections, where he worked as an athletic director and program director, but his love was being a dad and coaching homeschool basketball players.

Besides his son, he was preceded in death by: his father and sister, DeLinda Wright. He will be missed by those who knew him, including: his daughter, Suzanne (Alonzo) Lewis; his mother; his siblings, Theresa Burtley, Charles (Barb) Hunter, Sandra Williams, Jeffery (Velma) Hunter, and Johnny Hunter; his wife, Peggy Hunter; four grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Feel free to wear the jersey of your favorite sports team.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the City Rescue Mission, 2216 S Cedar St, Lansing, MI 48910.

Services for Mr. Hunter are as follows: