Robert Loran "Bob" Hunt Sr.

Robert Loran "Bob" Hunt Sr., 68, a former long-term resident of Fort Walton Beach, Fla., died May 21, 2012, at his home in Navarre, Fla.
A retired builder, developer, and construction consultant, Bob was also known affectionately as "Pete" to his family and friends in Perry, Ga., where he grew up as an outstanding athlete, especially as a baseball catcher and football player. He got his start in the building business with his father, Hewlett, a well-known home builder in Perry after graduating from high school in 1961.
He and his family moved to Fort Walton Beach in 1964, where he was President and owner of Robert L. Hunt Builders, Inc. He was the recipient of the Fort Walton Beach Jaycees Distinguished Service Award in 1975. A longtime Fort Walton Beach City Council member, Hunt served two terms as Mayor Pro Tem. He is a past President of the Homebuilders Association of Okaloosa County, a State Director of the Florida Homebuilders Association, and a lifetime Spike member. Very active in civic affairs, he also served as a member of the Okaloosa County Board of Adjustment, Okaloosa County Mental Health Association as Ways and Means Chairman, board member of the Northwest Florida Boy Scouts of America, a member of the Kiwanis Club, where he served as Treasurer and Membership Chairman, Heart Fund Chairman, Fort Walton Beach Chamber of Commerce Host Committee, member of the Krewe of Bowlegs, Fort Walton Yacht Club, Quarterback Club, and a commissioner of the Northwest Florida Regional Housing Authority. In his later years he was focused on his family, especially his grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Mr. Hunt was preceded in death by his father, Hewlett James Hunt; and great-granddaughter, Jasmyn Janae De Leon. He is survived by his wife, Lisa Betancourt Hunt; mother, Clarece Dennard Hunt; mother-in-law, Juanita Betancourt; son, R. Loran Hunt Jr. (Tracee); daughter, Kim Thompson; stepchildren, Joshua Betancourt (Felicia), Beth and Fernando Castroman, and Bernadette McKee (Tommy); brother, Tom "Boot" Hunt (Karen); sister, Alice Ramsdell (Frank); special brother-in-law, Elisberto Gomez; 10 grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; and numerous nephews and nieces.
The family will receive visitors at 1 p.m. Thursday, May 24, followed by a memorial celebration at 2 p.m. in the chapel of Emerald Coast Funeral Home at 113 Racetrack Road in Fort Walton Beach.
Emerald Coast Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.