George Hunt Obituary in Durham at American Cremation and Funeral Service

Obituary For George Hunt

MORRISVILLE, N.C. — George Franklin Hunt, 85, of Morrisville, North Carolina, passed away Tuesday, Dec. 22, 2020, at Duke Regional Hospital. He was born May 23, 1935, in Russelville to the late Allyn and Sarah Hunt. George was a U.S. Army veteran. He graduated from the University of North Carolina in 1957 and was a lifelong Tarheel fan. He had a career in chemistry at The Liggett Group, Research Triangle Institute and Pinkerton Tobacco. Then during retirement, he was a professional painter and upholsterer. He was a faithful member of First Baptist Church in Owensboro and then Triangle Grace Church in Durham, North Carolina. He enjoyed time with family, golfing and bowling.

In addition to his parents, George was preceded in death by his wife, Eleanor Hunt; a daughter, Beverly Hunt; and his sister, Maggie Nourse.

Those left to cherish his memory include his children, Robert Hunt (Michelle), Blane Dawson, Tessa Dawson (Danny) and David Hunt (Julie); grandchildren Morgan Vaughan, Eli Pruitt, Allyn Hunt, Megan Bayes, Mark Batchelor (Eileen), Maggie Hunt, Asher Hunt, Lainey Hunt and Lucy Hunt; great-grandchildren Brandon Griffith, Brody Griffith, Miley Griffith and Eleanor Batchelor; his sister, Linda Tyler; and many nieces and nephews. Memorial services will be held at a later date in order to gather safely and celebrate his life.

In lieu of flowers, please make donations to Ovarian Cancer Research at https://ocrahope.org or to the general scholarship fund at UNC at https://giveto.unc.edu/impact/what-to-support/students/unrestricted-general-fund-scholarships in his honor.

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Thinking of the Hunt family today. Emily

My life was made fuller by George and Eleanor's presence though so many years ago when growing up and living in Owensboro. Thank you, God, for the gift of this man. To George's family....I'm praying for you as you remember and mourn this loss. Our hope is in Christ.
Martin Allen Litchfield, MN

So many wonderful memories of George come to my mind at this sad news. My husband Phil and I became fast friends of George and Eleanor once we moved to Owensboro and joined First Baptist Church. Many were the Sunday "after church" meals we shared. And, there were trips to Ireland and Islands of New England with our church group. Of course we had constant debates with George over the Tarheels and the Wildcats!!! My love and sympathy are sent to his entire family of which he was always so very proud. He is now reunited with his beloved Eleanor and seeing face to face his Lord and Savior. What a blessing he has received.

I will miss the smile and the banter about Tar Heel Sports. George was a special person. The Breakfast Club will never be the same.
Jim Jones

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