Hunter L Andrews

OZARK…Hunter L. Andrews, a resident of Ozark, died late Wednesday evening, December 10, 2025, in Ozark. He was 23.

Celebration of Life Services will be held at 5:00 P.M. Friday, December 19, 2025, in the Fuqua Bankston Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Chad Ingle officiating. The family will receive friends from 4:00 until 5:00 P.M. Friday at the funeral home. Fuqua Bankston Funeral Home of Ozark is in charge of arrangements.

Hunter was born on May 11, 2002, in Colorado Springs, Colorado, and from the very beginning he brought joy and energy into the lives of those around him. He grew up surrounded by the beauty of the mountains, which helped shape his love for the outdoors. In 2020, he proudly graduated from Doherty High School, carrying with him not only an education but also friendships and memories that meant the world to him.

In 2023, Hunter made the move to Ozark, Alabama, where he began working with Andrews Auto Salvage. He found satisfaction in putting his hands to work, especially when it came to automobiles. Cars weren’t just machines to him—they were puzzles to solve, projects to perfect, and a way to express his skill and creativity.

Hunter had a zest for life and a love for adventure. Riding BMX bikes gave him freedom and excitement, and he could often be found darting around with a smile on his face. He enjoyed spending time at Happy Times in Ozark, playing darts with friends, laughing, and soaking in the simple pleasures of good company. Being outdoors was another passion—whether camping under the stars, hiking in the mountains, or relaxing by the beach or lakes, Hunter felt at peace in nature.

What truly defined Hunter was his love for people. He valued time spent with his friends, cherishing every laugh, every story, and every shared moment. He had a way of making those around him feel welcome and appreciated, and his presence brought warmth wherever he went.

Hunter’s life was full of energy, curiosity, and heart. He lived with a spirit of adventure, a love for the outdoors, and a devotion to the people he cared about. His memory will live on in the stories told by his friends, the projects he worked on, and the countless moments of joy he shared.

Surviving relatives include his father, James L. Andrews (Linda), Ozark and mother, Charlaine Andrews, Ft. Collins, Colorado; two sisters, Alyssa Mather, Colorado Springs, Colorado and Rebecca Taylor (Jesse), Oakland, Illinois; five brothers, Harrison Andrews (Spc E-4, Alabama Army National Guard), Nathan Nelson (Sergeant, United States Army), Nicholas Andrews, Albuquerque, New Mexico, Connor Nelson (Spc E-4, United States Army), Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri, and Christian Andrews, Ozark; paternal grandparents, Norman and Shelby Jenkins Andrews, Ozark; maternal grandparents, Deb Mather and Richard Kellenaers, both of Fort Collins, Colorado and Mike and Dara Wibben, Colorado Springs, Colorado; several aunts, uncles, and cousins.