Waylon Dalawrence Hunt, a 37-year-old man from Kilgore, Texas, tragically passed away on December 24, 2017. He was fatally shot in the head by his cousin, Marvin Durrell Sanders, during a family gathering. The incident occurred on Christmas Eve, and it was later revealed that Sanders, who was 38 years old at the time, changed his plea mid-trial after evidence linking him to the murder weapon was presented.
Marvin Sanders was eventually sentenced to 40 years in prison for the murder of
Waylon Hunt. The court proceedings highlighted the familial relationship between the victim and the perpetrator, adding a layer of tragedy to the case. The Kilgore News Herald reported on the sentencing, noting that Sanders received his sentence in a Rusk County courtroom.
The case drew significant attention in the local community, as Waylon Hunt was remembered by many as a good man and a friend to those who knew him. His funeral services were held at New Hope Baptist Church in Kilgore, followed by burial in New Hope Cemetery. The loss of Waylon Hunt was deeply felt by his family, friends, and the community at large.
This tragic event serves as a reminder of the devastating impact that family disputes and violence can have on individuals and their loved ones. The legal proceedings and eventual sentencing of Marvin Sanders brought some measure of justice for Waylon Hunt's family, but the pain of losing a loved one in such a manner is something that can never be fully healed.
