Prior to his retirement in 1980, the Rev. Hunt served as pastor of the United Christian Church, Belle, Lick Branch Freewill Baptist Church, Charleston, and Indian Creek Mission, Pinch.

As a 50-year member of the International Union of Operating Engineers Local 132, he worked for various construction companies throughout the state of West Virginia. Many of his co-workers will remember him for his artistic ability or as the “Rocking Chair Man.” He loved to share his personal testimony and the gospel of Christ as he fashioned a discarded aluminum can into an ornate miniature rocking chair. He was a member of Chelyan Masonic Lodge 157 AF&AM.

He was preceded in death by an infant son, Ernest Lee Hunt; his parents, Andrew Hunt and Vazzie Hunt Clay; and brothers, Charles and Jimmy.

Survivors include his loving wife of 68 years, Madge; daughter and son-in-law, Phyllis and Chuck Holmes of Elkview; son and daughter-in-law, Lloyd and Nancy Hunt of Belle; granddaughters, Lora Quinn (Wayne) Kessinger, Alicha Hunt of Charleston and Johnna (Todd) Dankmyer of Belle; great-grandchildren, Allison Kessinger, Kennedy and Hunter Perry and Maddie and Taylor Dankmyer; and sisters, Margaret Douglas of Belle and Alma (Dan) Williams of Riverton, Wyo.

A special thank you goes to Dr. Phillip Rubin and the nursing staff of CAMC Memorial and General hospitals, as well as the loving, caring staff of Hubbard Hospice House.

The funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 1, at Fidler & Frame Funeral Home, Belle, with the Rev. Paul Jameson and the Rev. Lee Swor presiding. Burial will follow in Morris Cemetery, Pinch.

The family will receive family and friends from 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home.