Hunter Chitwood Obituary, Unionville, IN Accident, Death – Family Mourns 18-Year-Old C&C Equipment Employee

Hunter Michael Chitwood, 18, of Unionville, Indiana, passed away on October 6, 2026, leaving his family, friends, classmates, and teammates mourning the loss of a young man remembered for his kindness, work ethic, and passion for football and motocross.

According to his published obituary through Day & Deremiah-Frye Funeral Home, Hunter was the beloved son of Bridgette and Clinton Chitwood and brother of Tucker Chitwood. He was remembered as humble, gentle, witty, hardworking, and loyal, with a contagious smile and laughter that made a lasting impression on those around him.

Hunter was an important part of the Bloomington High School North Cougar football program, where he participated for four years and served as a starting tight end for two seasons. His commitment to the team earned him the 2025 Cougar Award. He also participated in the school’s Student Athletic Board and Cougar Leaders Program, along with Unified Cornhole, Bowling, and Track activities during his senior year.

His dedication extended to technical education. Hunter excelled at Hoosier Hills Career Center, earning the 2026 Outstanding Welding Student Award and graduating with a reported 3.925 overall GPA. He also worked at C&C Equipment, the family business, where his mechanical abilities and interest in repairing equipment made him a valued part of the team.

Outside school and work, Hunter was a competitive motocross racer. He shared his love of dirt biking with Tucker for more than a decade. In 2024, he won a regional qualifier in the 250C class at RedBud MX in Michigan, earning entry to the Loretta Lynn Monster Energy AMA Amateur National Motocross Championship. He also enjoyed fishing, hunting, golfing, and repairing his Ford vehicles.

Hunter is survived by his parents and brother, along with grandparents, aunts, uncles, cousins, his girlfriend Bella Bowling, lifelong friend Jake Flynn, and many other loved ones. He was preceded in death by his grandfather Bradley Fulk.

Services were scheduled at Day & Deremiah-Frye Funeral Home in Bloomington on October 12 and 13, followed by burial at the Chitwood Family Cemetery in Unionville. His family hopes to honor his memory by continuing to support programs and activities at Bloomington High School North.

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Cause of death: The official obituary reviewed does not state a cause of death. Reports describing the death as an accidental, self-inflicted gunshot wound have not been confirmed in that obituary and should not be presented as an established finding.

Disclaimer: This article is based primarily on the published funeral-home obituary. Details about the circumstances of Hunter’s death should be confirmed through official sources.