James Albert Hunt

Obituary James Albert Hunt, 80, of Creal Springs, IL died Saturday October 31, 2020 at the Marion VA Nursing Home. Memorial graveside services will be held Thursday November 5, 2020 at 1 pm at Coal Bank Springs Cemetery. There will be no visitation. All friends should go directly to the cemetery. Reverend Pete Slivinski will officiate. Felty Funeral Home in Carrier Mills, IL is assisting the family. He was born on June 26, 1940 in Louisville, Kentucky to the late Jessie Maurice and Ethel (Florence) Hunt. He married the former Patricia Rose on December 15, 1987 and she survives. He was a retired timber contractor and construction worker. He also was a Army veteran and member of the Marion American Legion. He is survived by his Wife: Patricia Hunt of Creal Springs, IL; Son: James Arthur Hunt of Dykersburg, IL; Daughter: Laura J Cothern of Boston, KY; Grandchild: Harley Hunt; Great grandchild: Charles Treyvon Hunt; Half-Brothers: Irvin Lee Puckett of Shephardsville, KY; Half-Sister: Ann Thurman of Shephardsville, KY; Special Friends: Billy, Dale and Richard; Puppy Dog: P. J. and several nieces and nephews from Illinois, Kentucky, Tennessee and Hawaii. He was preceded in death by 4 Brothers: David Hunt, John Hunt, Buddy Hunt an Infant brother and Half-Sister: Ethel Smith and Half-Brother: Charlie Puckett.