Eric D. Hunt

Eric D. Hunt obituary, Gary, IN

Eric D. Hunt

Eric Hunt Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Mar. 25, 2025.
Eric D. Hunt aka "Wooga," was born on December 26th, 1970 in Gary, Indiana. A resident of Indianapolis, Indiana, Wooga was a cherished member of our family and a friend to many. He was known for his sense of humor, infectious laugh, adventurous spirit, and his famous "Wooga burgers." He was a professional truck driver of 11 years who found joy in written poetry, music,and learning. He played football in his younger years and held multiple certificates and degrees, the most notable in Sociology. Wooga touched the lives of all who knew him.

Wooga peacefully left us on March 4th, 2025, in Indianapolis, Indiana at the age of 54. He was preceded in death by his parents Prentis and Evie Hunt; sister, Deborah Noel and his niece, Sincere Hunt. He is survived by his siblings Beverly Stewart (Gary, IN), Sonya Hunt (Chicago,IL), Sherrod Hunt (Indianapolis, IN), Crystal Hunt (Michigan City, IN), Kimberly Hunt (Adamsville, AL), Demetrius Young (Noxapater, MS); aunt Lois Edmonds (Henderson, NV) and nieces and nephews Ja'mese, James, Tiffany, Tyler, Nigel, Adam, Iyanu, Nailah, Kayla, Delissa, and Kamiya. He will be fondly remembered by a host of cousins and friends.

All Services Thursday March 27,2025 Wake 10:00a.m. Funeral 12:00p.m. at Powell Coleman Funeral Home 3200 W. 15th Ave Gary,In.

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March 29, 2025

Monique Hudson posted to the memorial.

March 28, 2025

Lynn Smith posted to the memorial.

March 26, 2025

Dee-Ele Williams posted to the memorial.

Monique Hudson

March 29, 2025

My first and forever love! Rest easy Bae!

Lynn Smith

March 28, 2025

My condolences to the Hunt family for the loss of your loved one ,that we all treasured dearly ,and that big smile that would always greet you whenever I saw him. He will be missed by all that knew him. Love you guy's Lynn, Brandon, Tommy , Frederick

Dee-Ele Williams

March 26, 2025

Eric will be missed by me and my kids. We have made some fun memories over the years we have known him. He always had a smile on his face no matter what the situation. From my family to his. Our deepest condolences

Tee

March 26, 2025

My condolences to the family at this difficult time. Praying for peace.. He will be truly missed by many.

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Keona Graham

March 26, 2025

My sincere condolences friend

Latisha Roseberry

March 26, 2025

My heartfelt condolences to the Hunt family. Praying for strength, healing, and comfort as they lay Mr. Eric Hunt to rest.

Frank morgan

March 25, 2025

To the hunt family you have my deepest sympathy we grew up with each other back in the day 7-11 he will be truly miss

Chila Young

March 25, 2025

Rest up Eric. Your family didn´t mention you had a son but Tomai will be well taken care of.

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Powell-Coleman Funeral Home

3200 W 15th Ave, Gary, IN 46404

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