COLUMBUS, Ind. -- The funeral arrangements and profession route have been set for a Columbus soldier who was killed in Afghanistan earlier this month.
Jonathon Michael Hunter, 23, was one of two American service members killed when a suicide bomber targeted their convoy.
Sgt. Hunter’s body will be returned to Columbus on Tuesday, August 22.
A procession will leave from the airport around 11 a.m. transfer his body to Barkes, Weaver & Glick Funeral Home on Washington Street.
The public is encouraged to line the procession route to show their support for Hunter’s family and his service.
Procession route for Sgt. Hunter:
- The procession will leave the airport at approximately 11:00 a.m. and travel south on Ray Boll Boulevard.
- The procession will turn west on Arnold Street and then go south on Central Avenue.
- The procession will turn west on 25th Street and then turn south on Washington Street where it will conclude at the Barkes, Weaver, & Glick Funeral Home located at 1029 Washington Street.
A funeral service honoring Sgt. Hunter’s life will be held at Columbus East High School on Saturday, August 26, at 2 p.m.
Full Military Honors will be presented by the Indiana Army National Guard Honor guard.
A private burial will be held at a later date.
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Jonathon graduated from Columbus East High School in 2011 where he was a member of the football team.
The U.S. military said two service members were killed and four others were wounded in the attack. The Taliban has taken responsibility for the bombing.
Memorial contributions in memory of Sgt. Hunter may be made to, Bartholomew County Humane Society; P.O. Box 1088, Columbus, IN 47202 or Brown County Humane Society; 128 South State Road 135, Nashville, IN 47448.
Online condolences and special memories may be shared with Sgt. Hunter's family and a video tribute may be viewed at barkesweaverglick.com
