Garry L. Hunter (Archie), 80, of Butler, formerly of Warren, transitioned as a heavenly angel on Thursday, July 20, 2023.

Arch was born on Dec. 6, 1942, in Warren, the son of the late Gail and Janet (Howe) Hunter.

He met the love of his life, Helen, while performing a traffic stop as a Warren City policeman. They spent 57 years together and had no children. Arch served proudly in the U.S. Air Force, and after serving as a Warren City police officer, he enlisted in the Pennsylvania State Police in 1967, retiring after 25 years in 1992. His whole career was spent in Troop D Butler; he retired from the Criminal Investigation Unit.

He was a Master Mason and a 32nd Degree Mason with the Valley of New Castle. He belonged to Butler Elks Lodge 170, was a proud member and past president of Brady Paul Lodge 54 Fraternal Order of Police, and belonged to the Pennsylvania Retired State Police Association. He was proud to have been a founding member of the Pennsylvania Homicide Investigators Association. He conducted his own private investigation service after retirement from the state police. He was a gentle giant and friend to many residents of Butler County.

He is survived by his wife Helen, of Kinzua Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center, Warren; two brothers, Robert and wife Debbie, of Scandia, Pa., and Ron Hunter, of Lander, Pa.; sisters-in-law, Mary Pierson and JoAnn Elmquist, both of Warren; and several nieces and nephews.

In addition to his parents, Arch was preceded in death by his sister-in-law, Joan Hunter.

Arch’s family would like to thank all of his neighbors and friends for all of their support and kindness.

HUNTER — Services for Arch, who died Thursday, July 20, 2023, will be private and held at the convenience of the family.

Burial will be at Warren County Memorial Park, beside his parents.

Memorial contributions can be made in Arch’s honor to the Pennsylvania State Police Retirement Association, P.O. Box 60885, Harrisburg, PA 17106-0825.

Arrangements have been entrusted to BOYLAN FUNERAL HOME & CREMATION CENTER, 856 Evans City Road, Renfrew.

Expressions of sympathy may be shared with the family at www.boylanfuneralservices.com.

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