Hunter Lairson

Hunter Lairson, age 23, a resident of Portland, passed away on Saturday, Feb. 22, 2025, following an automobile accident. 

Hunter was born Oct. 4, 2001, in Muncie, Indiana, the son of Aaron Lairson and Jennifer (Shawver) Dalrymple. Hunter worked at Velco in Coldwater, Ohio. 

Hunter enjoyed watching Duke’s of Hazard, taking walks and spending time with family. Hunter’s family considered him an “old soul” — he enjoyed talking with older people and listening to their stories. 

Survivors include:

His mother — Jennifer Dalrymple (husband: Tony), Portland, Indiana

His father — Aaron Lairson, Portland, Indiana

His siblings — Nick Lairson (wife: Devin), Redkey, Indiana, Koda Lairson (Lilly), Portland, Indiana, Coltin Bowlan, Portland, Indiana, Journi Dalrymple, Portland, Indiana, Jalee Lairson, Union City, Indiana, Kendrick Lairson, Union City, Indiana, Natahsa Wilson (husband: Ryan), Pennville, Indiana, and Nate Dalrymple (wife: Lexis), Portland, Indiana

Grandparents — Jack and Cheryl Shawver, Portland, Indiana, Carole Lairson, Geneva, Indiana, and Kathy Dalrymple, Portland, Indiana

Nieces and nephews — Lucy and Lyla Lairson, Ethan, Ella and Eevie Wilson and Ollie Dalrymple

He was preceded in death by a grandpa, Odis Lairson.

Visitation will be held on Wednesday from 3 to 7 p.m. at Williamson-Spencer and Penrod Funeral Home in Portland. Services to celebrate Hunter’s life will follow at 7 p.m. on Wednesday at the funeral home. 

Memorials may be directed towards the family of Hunter Lairson, in care of Jennifer Dalrymple.