Tragic Loss in Texas Floods Affects Kansas City Chiefs Family
Kansas City, Missouri – The family of Clark Hunt, the chairman and CEO of the Kansas City Chiefs, is mourning the loss of Johnny Hunt, a nine-year-old cousin who tragically died in a flood in central Texas over the weekend.
Tavia Hunt, Clark’s wife, confirmed the devastating news via an Instagram post after the flooding hit Kerr County, specifically at Camp Mystic, a Christian summer camp for girls.
The floods have resulted in more than 100 fatalities, affecting children among others. Search and rescue operations are still ongoing.
In a heartfelt statement shared on Instagram, Tavia wrote, “Our hearts are broken by the devastation from the floods of Winbury and the tragic loss of many lives.”
She also included several Bible verses, conveying that even in brokenness, God is near to those suffering. “If your heart is broken, I guarantee that your God is nearby. He is kind to your wounds,” she added, expressing a deep emotional struggle.
The couple’s daughter, Gracie Hunt, also shared her sorrow for the families affected by the floods. In her touching message, she reflected on the pain of losing loved ones and acknowledged that while they can’t escape this heartache, they will face it together.
Johnny’s mother, Anne Hunt, and grandmother, Margaret Hunt, have confirmed his passing, with the latter identifying him as a camper at Camp Mystic. Johnny Hunt was a great-grandson of William Herbert Hunt, brother of Chiefs founder Lamar Hunt. Clark Hunt is one of Lamar’s descendants, and the franchise remains family-owned.
The Kansas City Chiefs organization has not publicly commented on Johnny’s death.
The floods, which stemmed from the Guadalupe River, swept through cabins, tents, and trailers, displacing many and resulting in numerous fatalities, including campers and counselors. Currently, ten campers and one counselor are still unaccounted for.
As the community reels from this tragedy, the responses from officials, including President Donald Trump and Homeland Security Secretary Christie Noem, continue to address the broader implications of the disaster.
