Jerry M. Hunt Sr. was born on May 7, 1932. At the age of 16 he joined Fellowship Primitive Baptist Church and was a faithful servant of Christ until his death on April 13, 2023.
He married June Brand Hunt in 1948 and they were happily married for 67 years until her death in 2015. Brother Jerry was ordained to the ministry in 1958 and faithfully served many churches during his long life. At the time of his death, he was a valued member of Hopewell Primitive Baptist Church in Opelika.
He is preceded in death by his dear wife June Brand Hunt and beloved son Jerry Macon Hunt Jr., as well as his daughter-in-law Ann Cawthon Hunt and son-in-law Roger Dale Corley. He is survived by his daughters, Jenny Hunt Corley and June Hunt Pitney; son-in-law Paul Pitney; and daughter-in-law Cindy Hunt. He was blessed with 13 grandchildren, 45 great-grandchildren and five great-great-grandchildren and their numerous spouses. His legacy will live on in the hearts of all who loved him.
Visitation was held in the Frederick-Dean Funeral Home parlor on Sunday, April 16, 2023, from 4 to 6 p.m.
Funeral was held in the chapel at Frederick-Dean at 1 p.m. Monday, April 17, 2023, with Elder Nathan Pitney officiating. Burial followed at Cusseta Community Cemetery.
Frederick-Dean Funeral Home handled all funeral arrangements.
