John Hunt Obituary in Shelby at Enloe Mortuary

Obituary For John Hunt

Mr. John H. Hunt, 59 of 214 Park Street Shelby, NC passed away on Sunday, January 29th, 2023 at Atrium Health Cleveland. He was born on September 24th, 1963 in Cleveland County to the late James N. Brown and the late Vernell Hunt Brown.

He graduated from Burns High School. He worked as a truck driver for many years until his health started declining.

He was a member of New Life Christian in Kings Mountain where he served on the Usher Board until his health declined. Also, before his health declined, he was an active mason. In his spare time, John loved watching sports, listening to music by Earth, Wind and Fire and he was a diehard Raiders fan.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by three brothers Jerry Hunt, Sgt James Brown Sr, and Vernon Brown. His aunts Betty Adams, Audrey Sanders, and Doris and two uncles Charles Hunt and Herbert Hunt.

Mr. Hunt is survived by his loving wife, Linda Hunt; daughters, Aaliyah Hunt of Gastonia NC. Katina Jones, of Shelby, NC and one son Johnny Jones of Shelby NC; one brother, Reginald Forrest Hunt of Shelby, NC; three sisters, Wanda Gail McDowell, of Shelby, NC, Kathy Howell of Colorado and Jennifer Brown Ambrose (Edward) of New Jersey; two sisters- in- laws, Faye Brown, Zeal Ikard (Marcus), of Lawndale, NC and Sharon Hush of Winston- Salem NC; seven brother-in-law’s David Hush (Felicia) and Benjamin hush both of Lawndale NC. Elmer Hush (Emmy), Willie Hush both of Lincolnton, NC. Freddie Hush and Mark Hush both of Shelby NC. Elijah Hush of Greenville, SC; a special aunt, Margaret “Eugene” Young; 5 grandchildren and a host of nieces, nephews, and friends.

Funeral services will be held on Sunday, February 5, 2023 at 1:30 PM at New Life Christian Church. The family will receive friends from 1:00 PM until 1:30 PM and at other times at 214 Park Street Shelby.

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Sharon Hush sent Blessings Bouquet for John Hunt - February 03, 2023

We are sending blessings and prayers your way.
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Sharon Hush sent Cherished Friend Bouquet for John Hunt - February 03, 2023

Thinking of you and praying for you. Love, Sharon Hush.

My sincere condolences to Linda, Forrest and the Hunt Family.The Smile says it all, It was a great pleasure having this young man touch many lives, we pray comfort and understanding and continued blessings be with you all.

There are no words to convey that can ease the pain of losing John. John was a nice guy, friend and classmate of mine at Burns High School. He and his brother Forest were good people. I just hope that The Hunt Family remembers the joy that he brought to their lives and others. May the heavens bless you all. -- m.lynne johnson -- Lattimore/Kingstown, NC.

My Condolences to you and your family and I'm sorry for your loss and I'm praying for you and your family. Love you from Frankie Lowery and Family.

Thoughts and prayers for the family...John and I were classmates class of 1982 and shared home room together as my maiden name was Hunt...he was a great person and I am so sorry for your loss...Rest easy my friend..

My sincere condolences to Linda hunt and the hunt family. I have the fondest memories of us all growing up at 807 tenda St. I knew he loved the Oakland raiders and his family. You will truly be missed by all.And until we see each other again may you rest in peace my loving cousin.

My sincere condolences to Linda, Forrest and the Hunt Family. He was a wonderful guy. My greatest memory was his love of the LA Raiders and Earth Wind & Fire! Nothing outside of his lovely wife and his love for his family was greater than that. He will not be forgotten.🙏🏾