Olin HUNT Jr.

Olin HUNT Obituary

HAMPTON - Senior Master Sergeant, Olin Hunt Jr., 68, passed away at Riverside Medical Center on Jan. 7, 2010, in Newport News, Va.
Sergeant Hunt was born on April 25, 1941, in Fairmont, N.C. He retired from the United States Air Force on Feb. 28, 1990, after faithfully serving his country for 28 years.
Sergeant Hunt traveled to duty stations in many parts of the U.S., as well as abroad. After his retirement from active duty, Sergeant Hunt worked for NASA for a total of nine years. Sergeant Hunt was a proud member of the Lumbee Indian Tribe of Robeson County in North Carolina. He relished his many trips to Robeson County and other parts of North Carolina to participate in activities sponsored by the tribe.
Sergeant Hunt was preceded in death by his parents, Olin and Lula Mae Hunt of Fairmont, N.C,; and his sisters, Irene Hunt and Bell Lockley of Fairmont, N.C.
He leaves to cherish his memory his faithful wife of 45 years, Brenda Joyce Hunt; his daughter, Lorinda McNeely (Gary); and sons, Riegal Hunt of Fayetteville, N.C., and Ronnie Jacobs of Raleigh, N.C. Mr. Hunt is also survived by grandchildren, Darius McNeely of Hampton, Va., and Zachary Bryson Jacobs and Elijah Shane Jacobs of Raleigh, N.C.; sisters, LaRue Hunt, Elease Cunningham, Corless Sweat, and Marie Smiley, all of North Carolina; and brother, Franklin Hunt of Greensboro, N.C.
The family will receive friends from 5 to 7 p.m. Friday, Jan. 8, at Parklawn-Wood Funeral Home. A celebration of Olin's life will be held 11 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 9, at the funeral home. Interment will be in Hampton-Veterans Memorial Gardens.
Friends are encouraged to visit www.parklawn-woodfh.com to share memories and words of condolence with the family.
Arrangements are under the care of Parklawn-Wood Funeral Home, 2551 N. Armistead Avenue, Hampton, VA 23666. View and post condolences on our online guestbook at dailypress.com/guestbooks.

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Published by Daily Press from Jan. 8 to Jan. 9, 2010.

Memories and Condolences
for Olin HUNT

12 Entries

Lena Gray

January 13, 2010

Brenda,

I am so sorry about the death of Olin (OI). There are so many fond memories of him, especially, in high school. He always supported our class reunions, and he was loved by all of his classmates.

Alonzo Smith

January 12, 2010

Brenda we were deeply sadden to here of Hunts passing. He was our friend and we will miss him. Brenda we love you and will continue to keep the you and your family in our prayers. Alonza(retired MSgt USAF) and Rebeeca Smith, (Gaston, NC)

Dave & Karen Funk

January 10, 2010

Dear Brenda,
Words can not express the sorrow Karen and I feel for your loss. Olin was a great man and true Patriot. He was also a great personal friend. I am truely saddened at losing my old and dear friend, my Blood Brother (we made that pact late one night at Warner Robins) and Brother in Arms for so many years at TAC Headquarters and at NASA. We worked hard and played hard and Olin was truely one of the finest people I have ever met. I will cherish the many stories in my memory of the good times we had working together. He will be greatly missed and often spoken of for he is truely one of the legendary. He served his country with great distinction, honor and pride. I will never forget him. He will always be in my memories. When he gets to the pearly gates I think he'll just greet St Peter with a "Hey Partner"!
Our thought and prayers are with you, Lorinda and Riegal.

Chad Hunt, CMSgt, USAF, Retired

January 9, 2010

Brenda,

I am extremely saddened to hear of Olin's (OI) passing. Please accept my deepest sympathy to you and your family. I have so many fond memories of OI during our high school time. Such a fun loving person. Was proud to serve with him in the USAF. God be with you in your time of morning.

January 8, 2010

I am truly sorry to learn of Olin's (OI)passing. My thoughts and prayers are with the entire family. I will miss talking to him about the good old days. High School Classmate. Vardell Hunt

Burt Jones

January 8, 2010

Brenda, right now all I can think of is the good times Ann and I had at Langley. Olin and you are what friends are made of especially in the Air Force family. Civilians don’t realize how strangers can become family. We always felt welcome during those years and the years we visited after retirement. God Bless you and your family. Olin will always be remembered and you will always be in our fond memories of those good old days.

Burt & Ann Jones

Howard Puckett

January 8, 2010

I am sorry to learn of Olin Hunt's passing. I have good memories of our working together at NASA. I am sure he will be missed dearly by those close to him.

Gail Calhoun-Bell

January 8, 2010

Lorinda,

My prayers are with you and your family.

Bethel Manor Shoppette

January 8, 2010

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Dee Bartram

January 8, 2010

Lorinda,

We are so sorry for the sudden loss of your Dad. Your family will be in or prayers.

Dee and Larry Bartram

January 8, 2010

Brenda,

Gimmy and I are truly sorry to hear of Olin's passing. I have many great memories of working with Olin on the headquarters staff years ago. He was a great patriot and served his country well. He will be missed.

Les Parnacott

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