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Oliver Radford Hunt

Oliver Hunt Obituary

Oliver Radford Hunt, 88, of Rocky Mount, died Saturday, November 15, 2008. He was born June 18, 1920, a son of the late James and Maude Hunt. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Helen Jones Hunt; son, Radford Wayne Hunt; daughters, Patsy Coon and Janet Hodges; grandson, Timothy Hodges; sister, Ann Brooks; brothers, Adolfus, Clark, Roger, Floyd, Glenard, Manard, and Henry Hunt. Mr. Hunt was retired from MW Manufacturers with 53 years of service. Surviving are his daughters and sons-in-law, Betty and Dennis Johnson, Nelda and Jeff Hopkins; sons and daughters-in-law, Ardie (Butch) and Darlene Hunt, Kenneth Hunt, David and Kathy Hunt; grandchildren, Greg Kendrick, Suzanne Branch, Jeff and Tracy Hunt, Chris Hunt and Angie Martin, Kim and Junior Minnix, Jessica Hodges and Ben Turner, Dina and Curtis Davis, George (Jody) and Hiedi Smith, Steve and Carrie Smith, Jonathan and April Hunt, James Hunt, Joshua Hunt, Charles Hunt, Sandra and Jason Wagner, Kristy Hunt, Kayla Dean; 16 greatgrandchildren; sister, Rachel Buckner; sister-in-law, Hattie LaPrade. Funeral services will be conducted from Flora Funeral Chapel 2 p.m. Tuesday, November 18, 2008, with the Rev. Ronald Coleman officiating. Interment will follow in the HuntRobertson Family Cemetery. Friends may call after 3 p.m. Monday, with his family receiving friends from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at Flora Funeral Service, 665 South Main Street, Rocky Mount.

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Published by Roanoke Times on Nov. 17, 2008.

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Sandra Wagner

November 27, 2008

Sandra and Kristie - We did not know our grandfather very well but we did love him very much. We are sorry we did not get the chance to know him better. Thoughts and prays go out to all the family members.

Sandra Wagner

November 27, 2008

Sandra Wagner and Kristie Hunt

Bobby Hunt

November 21, 2008

Nelda: I was blessed to have been able to meet Oliver in August of 2006, in my quest to find "lost" family members. I loved sitting with him and listening to him talk. Please know you are all in my thoughts.

Beverly Dillard

November 19, 2008

Racheal,
I am very sorry to hear of the loss of your brother. My thoughts are with you.

jo ann perdue woody

November 19, 2008

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well-lived.

Ann Mc Ghee

November 18, 2008

Nelda & Darlene
MAY THE LORD BLESS & KEEP YOUR
FAMILY

Brady & Bonnie Mitchell

November 18, 2008

Nelda,Kenny & Family
our deepest sympathy & prayers are with you

Henry Dillard

November 17, 2008

Dear Rachael,
Barbara and I are sincerely sorry for the loss of your brother.
You are constantly in our thoughts and prayers.

Henry and Barbara

Eddie & Becky Altice

November 17, 2008

Nelda & Family,

Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.

Brenda Espriella

November 17, 2008

Betty and Family,
I am really sorry to hear about your Daddy. I know you are going to miss him. I always thought the world of him. Sorry I cannot be there at this time, but as usual I am in Myrtle Beach.
Love, Brenda (Nichols) Espriella

LONNIE HOLLAND

November 17, 2008

TO OLIVER'S FAMILY:WORKED MANY YEARS WITH OLIVER AT MW AND WE SHARED MANY A LAUGH TOGETHER.HE WAS A GOOD CO-WORKER AND A WONDERFUL FRIEND..HE WILL BE MISSED.

Mayree Robertson

November 17, 2008

To the Family,
Thinking of you at this difficult time, with sympathy.He was our neighbor for nine years.He was a good neighbor.Our prayers are for each of you.Love Taylor & Mayree Robertson

Mae Conner

November 17, 2008

Nelda: As you feel your Heart has been torn apart, just remember all the good days and there were many.
Those memories will comfort you more than you know. Your friend. Mae

Deborah Corn

November 17, 2008

Nelda and Family: Sad to hear of your father's passing. Although you had him for a number of years, I know you will miss him every day.

Jeanneane Rigney Davidson

November 17, 2008

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well-lived.

Cindi & Harvey Hodges

November 17, 2008

I am so sorry for the loss of your loved one. It is so hard to lose a Father and Grandfather. He is in Gods Loving Arms today.

Wanda Spencer

November 17, 2008

Darlene, Butch and family,
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. May all your wonderful memories help to ease your sorrow. We love you and miss you much.
Wanda and Mutt Spencer

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