John Ervin Hunt

John Ervin Hunt

Age: 83

Of:  Waverly, Tenn. passed away Friday, May 5, 2023, at his home. Mr. John Hunt was born Nov. 24, 1939, in Little Lot, Tenn., to Robert Ervin and Evie Esther Kelly Hunt. He was married to Marjorie Ellison Hunt. John attended Bascom United Methodist Church in Waverly, Tenn. He was the founder and owner of Hunt’s Outdoors in Waverly. He was a longtime serving member of the Humphreys County Commissioners. John was most widely known for his professional fishing achievements and sharing his love for the great outdoors. He loved gardening and serving his community, including his well-known fish fry talents. John loved his family and had many friends. He will be greatly missed by all who knew him.

Visitation will be Monday, May 8, 2023, from 3 p.m. until 8 p.m., and Tuesday, May 9, 2023, from 10 a.m. until 1 p.m., at Humphreys County Funeral Home.

Funeral Services will be Tuesday, May 9, 2023, at 1 p.m. in the Humphreys County Funeral Home Chapel and Rev. Larry McGranahan and Marcus Vine will be officiating.

Interment: will follow in the Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in Waverly, Tenn.

Survivors:

Loving wife of 60 years:

Marjorie E. Hunt of Waverly, Tenn.

2 Sons:

Jeffrey Hunt of Austin, Texas

Kevin Hunt of Colorado Springs, Colo.

5 Brothers:

Frank Hunt (Nancy) of Waverly, Tenn.

R.T. Hunt (Mary) of Jackson, Tenn

Tony Hunt (Shelia) of New Johnsonville, Tenn.

Cecil Hunt (Linda) of Waverly, Tenn.

Randy Hunt (Janie) of Camden, Tenn.

5 Sisters:

Juanita Keele (Sam) of Waverly, Tenn.

Carol Cox of Nashville, Tenn.

Arna Abramson (Johnny) of New Johnsonville, Tenn.

Esta Stitt (Curte) of Foley, Ala.

Sharon Martin (Ronnie) of McEwen, Tenn.

2 Grandchildren:

Cole Hunt and Renee Hunt

Numerous Loving Nieces and Nephews

Preceded in death by:

Parents: Ervin and Evie Hunt

Daughter-in-law: Michelle Hunt

Brother & Sister-in-law: Billy Ray and Debbie Annette Hamm Hunt