Joseph Hunter Jr., age 29, of Fargo, ND passed away on Friday, September 11, 2020 at Essentia Hospital, Fargo, ND.

Joseph Arnette Hunter Jr. was born on July 26, 1991 in Belcourt, ND to Joseph A. Hunter and Rebecca (Wilkie) Thomas.  He was raised in Belcourt and completed his education there as well graduating from Belcourt Schools.  Joseph furthered his education at Turtle Mountain Community College in Belcourt obtaining a certificate as a computer support specialist.  He currently worked as a heavy equipment operator for Drayton Foods in Fargo, ND.  Joseph enjoyed playing guitar and working on games on his computer.  He loved the outdoors skateboarding and also fishing with his friend Lex and his cousins Matthew, Jeremy, Elliot, and Ranger.  Joseph will forever be remembered and loved by his family members and many friends.

Joseph is survived by his mother, Rebecca Thomas of Fountain, CO; grandmother, Mary Wilkie of Belcourt; siblings, Rolanda (Dionte) Wilder of Grovetown, GA, Shaunay Hunter of Colorado Springs, CO, and Shelby Hunter of Tallahassee, FL; nieces and nephews, Michael Jr., Mariah, and Rashawn, Iann, Shaylee, Hailey, and Kyianna, and Tyree, Brailey, Marcelle, Harlo, and Jaxon; aunts, Patricia Wilkie of Rolla and Sylvia Wilkie of Belcourt; and cousins, Matthew (Stacie) Blue (Ranger) of Rolla, Jeremy (Jen) Blue (Jeremy "JJ" Jr., Addysen, Samuel, Colton, Dylan, and Halaina) of Belcourt, and Vanessa (Chris Lee) Blue (Elliot, Wyatt, and Alora) of Georgia.

Joseph was preceded in death by his grandfather, Patrick Wilkie and brother-in-law, Michael Mack, and Francis Thomas.

Weep not for me though I am gone in to that gentle night; Grieve if you will, but not for long upon my soul's sweet flight: I am at peace, my soul's at rest there is no need for tears; For with your love I was so blessed; for all those many years; There is no pain, I suffer not.  The fear now all is gone; Put now these things our of your thoughts, In your memory I live on; Remember not my fight for breath, Remember not the strife; Please do not dwell upon my death, But celebrate my life.  -Author Unknown-

Elick Funeral Home, Rolla, ND.