Cameron James Hunter-Loftin, 35, of Chattanooga, completed his journey here on earth on Monday, August 10, 2026, after a brief hospital stay in a Nashville, Tennessee hospital.

He was born on Nov. 7, 1990 to Rachael Loftin and James Hunter. Cameron, aka Big Cam, grew up in Stockton, Ca., and moved to Tennessee when he was 12 with his mom, brother and aunt Nadine.

While Cameron was not perfect, he will be remembered for the love he had for his family and friends who he called his brothers and sisters. Cameron could be described as a gentle giant or the biggest teddy bear you ever saw. He loved harder than most people but never hesitated to let you know what he really thought. He’d argue with anyone who would argue back and at the end of the conversation he’d say “right or wrong, make it make sense. I love you bruh.” Even when he was battling his own demons, he would find a way to pour strength into others and always reminded us that God doesn’t make mistakes or that God has us no matter what we are going through.

Cameron was not a religious man but he knew and respected God’s name and he took solace in knowing God was right by his side through whatever life brought his way. He took comfort in knowing that God had blessed him with family who would be by his side, regardless of the situation, and would stand next to him through thick and thin, they would weather any storm with him.

He was preceded in death by his grandma, Arlene Loftin, his guardian angel who we know welcomed him with open arms; his grandpa, Bill Loftin; many other aunts, uncles and cousins but also some very close friends who were his brothers; may they all rest in peace.

He is survived by his mother, Rachael Loftin, who loved Cameron beyond measure and everyone knew not to mess with his mama; his brother, Anthony Loftin-Sneed who lived a life so opposite of Cameron but that brotherly love between them was something that was unspoken; but most importantly his 10-year-old son, Cameron Hunter-Loftin, Jr. Anyone who knew Cameron knew that Junior was his world and there isn’t anything he wouldn’t do for his son. Cameron pushed him daily to be better than him, to be the greatest he could be because Cameron believed Junior was the greatest ever! Finally, we can’t forget his own personal chef, aunt Nadine. But everyone knows, she wasn’t just his chef she was his favorite auntie.

One thing about Cameron, he might have been hard on the outside but he would give his life for his family and the ones he loved. He also leaves behind friends who were also his brothers and sisters, his ride or dies and were just as much his family as his own biological family. While Cameron will be greatly missed, the love he shared and the memories he created will remain in the hearts of everyone who knew him.

Cameron will lie in state on Wednesday, Aug. 19, at 9 a.m. at Taylor Funeral Home with a homegoing service to follow at noon in the chapel. Burial will be in Forest Hills Cemetery. A Celebration of Life will be announced at a later date.