Larry Joe Hunt

Larry Joe Hunt was born July 3, 1956 in Friendship, Tennessee. Larry was the son of Homer and Eliza (Bonds) Hunt. Larry departed this earthly life on Sunday, January 15, 2023 at the age of 66.

After graduating high school, Larry enjoyed a successful career as a maintenance technician for Exide Technologies, Philips Lighting and Smithfield Foods, from which he retired in 2019. Larry faithfully served his family and was a pillar of strength, perseverance and hard work throughout his life. His generous spirit and care for others was felt by everyone that knew him. His greatest joy was celebrating and being active in the lives of his children and grandchildren. Larry enjoyed fishing, working on cars, grilling steaks and riding his Harley motorcycle. His most enjoyed pastime was spending time with his grandchildren and being the best Grandpa and “Puba” this side of the Mississippi River.

He was preceded in death by his parents, brother (Steven Hunt), and sister (Camelia Hunt). He is survived by his wife, Christine Hunt and their five children: Melissa McAsey of Wichita, KS, Sean Hunt (Nicole) of Lawrence, KS, Trevor Hunt of Elkhorn, NE, Tanner Hunt of Elkhorn, NE and Jadyn Hunt of Elkhorn, NE; grandchildren Bryce Harvey of Miami, FL, Myah McAsey of Wichita, KS and Cairo Hunt of Lawrence, KS. He also leaves behind his very beloved siblings. His sister, Brenda Rose Maddox (Adrian); a brother, Michael Hunt (Tracy), and many extended family members including his nieces and nephews (Athen, Steven, Jordan, Blake, Heston, Evan, Maddison and Jayzmin) whom he loved dearly.