Cause of Death Revealed For Eddie Montgomery’s Son, Hunter

It’s been a rough few years for Montgomery Gentry’s Eddie Montgomery, but the most recent tragedy is the unexpected loss of his 19-year-old son, Hunter.

Hunter lost his life on September 27 after an accident that had him on life support in a Kentucky hospital.

“My son Hunter went to heaven today,” said Montgomery in a statement to the press. “I appreciate all your prayers and love and thank you for giving us privacy as we grieve and say goodbye.”

Today, Hunter’s mom, Tracy Nunan, revealed the cause of death in a statement on her Facebook page.

When a family asks for privacy, there is a reason. Grieving the loss of a child is the most heart-wrenching experience any parent can imagine. It defies description. Since the media refuses to respect our request for privacy, I’m taking another route in hope that we might get some peace for our grieving, and more important, in hope that Hunter’s story might help others.
Our son died of an overdose. We believe it was accidental and will continue to believe that. We know that he needed help. Maybe Hunter’s – and our family’s – pain will help another family avoid this.
Not a day will go by without our missing him. Now that your curiosity is satisfied, please have the respect to stop hounding us. Instead, take our story and use it to help others. ‘If quoted, this statement is to be used in its entirety.‘

According to Hunter’s obituary, funeral services will be held on today (10/1) in Nicholasville, KY. The family requested that memorial donations be sent to Nashville’s Room in the Inn. Hunter leaves behind his parents, fiancée Davara Little, and his 4-month-old son, Bennett.

Our thoughts and prayers are with Eddie, Tracy and the rest of their family and friends.