James Michael Hunter

September 2, 1959 - January 28, 2018

James Michael (Smith) Hunter was born September 2nd, 1959 in Tillamook, Oregon. He went to be with the Lord on January 28th, 2018 in Portland, Oregon. He was 58 years old. James spent his youth in the Gaston and Vernonia, Oregon areas where he learned to fish and hunt. Both activities were a lifetime love of his. In his early 20’s he moved to Tucson, Arizona, to spend time with family. He worked as a car salesman, winning many awards for his hard work and excellent customer service. In 1985 he married Christy Schilling. They relocated to Norman, Oklahoma, where they had the pride and joy of their lives, a son, Michael James. James and Christy divorced in 1992. James lived in several states including Arizona, Oklahoma and Texas before ultimately landing back in Portland, Oregon. In 2015 James married Angela Mitchell. James had immense joy in his life during the years he and Angie had together. James died January 28, 2018 after a brief battle with cancer. James is preceded in death by his father, Gilbert Lewis Smith and his sister, Cynthia Anne Smith Plumb. He is survived by his son, Michael James Hunter. He is also survived by his wife, Angela Mitchell and step daughter, Lillian Raye, mother, Patti David, step father, John David, sisters Mary Starr (Glenn), Kelly Wierson (Clark), Peggy Pellens (Bill) and six nieces and nephews. James was a friend to everyone he met. He showed great courage and fighting spirit in the final weeks of his life. He treasured his family and was at great peace with the reconciliations made during those days. He is dearly loved and will be terribly missed. A graveside service will be held at 11:00am Wednesday, February 7 at Gibbs Cemetery (formally known as Chehalem Mountain Cemetery) 17350 NE Leander Drive, Sherwood, Oregon.