Photo: Larry Hunter Jr, Damion Hypolite, Jannetta Gilliam, Tosha Hunter-Hypolite, Wilma Hunter, Myles Hunter, Morgan Hunter, Maya Hunter and Larry Hunter Sr. HOUSTON- A surprise 70th Birthday celebration for Playwright/Author Larry Hunter, was hosted by his children and spouses, Larry Jr., Tina, Domion and Tosha at the Epiphany House, 1924 Calumet Street, located in Mid-Town.
Hunter is the author of two books, and several plays. Plays like “Rawley Street Whistler,” “The Elder Come To Town,” anf “My Sister’s Keeper,” which was performed in the Music Hall.
 He was surprised when he walked through the door and was greeted by the traditional “Surprise!” by his family, students, co-actors, friends and classmates. Larry still has the heart of an athlete. He played basketball and baseball on his high school team.
After graduating, he attended Wiley College in Marshall Texas on a baseball scholarship. He was a highly recruited left-handed pitcher, with plenty of heat. Yet, he was toasted as being “mild-mannered” and “sweet,” slow to anger.  If anyone doesn’t like Larry, they need to have their oil and filter changed, because there’s something wrong with them.  Happy 70th Birthday Larry, Welcome to the Seventies Club!