Elder Hunt Obituary

I miss the fun times my brother Marion and I had over the years. I love and miss him very, very much.

Samuel Hunt

Greetings All:
I've submitted a recent visit to Mai-ion's guest book very recently, but I did not see it listed, so I am submitting again, before it closes. I suppose one can say, Uncle Mai-ion has a bit to do with my being in this part of the country. We traveled from PB, Mo to here for their wedding. While here, I submitted an application to the CTA. I returned to PB, and I heard from the CTA on the day that Pres JFK was assasinated. I returned to Chgo., and was reunited with Uncle Mai-ion and Sis Cookie. It was a long and wonderful relationship. We all travelled to a many family reunions and homegoing celebrations. I remember many bible discussions that Uncle Mai-ion and our father Archie Johnson would be having, whenever they were in earshot of each other. lol

I can vividly still recall the celebrations down through the years. Coming up to the celebration for your birthday at Kita's house, Elmira and I drove out. They got you on the phone, and different ones spoke with you. When I spoke to you, I was teasing about how, the thing usually was that one would give a dollar or so for each year of life. I told you, you are now too old for that. Though your voice was very weak at the time, you mustered out a good laugh. Remembering how labored our sister Ruby's voice was on the day of her departure, Elmira and I figured we'd better get out to see you ASAP. When we arrived at the hosp., some of the the staff was gathered around your bed, but you managed to see us through the window, and with your long arm, you reach up and motioned us to come on in. We sat and talked. And of course, you and I usually discussed politics too. So it wasn't long before we were in our stride, and on politics. Though it was very hard for you to get your breath and talk too, but you still struggled on. It would make one wish that they could breathe for you. It was so touching to read of the comments from all of the children, and especially "Guill-es", matter of factly, all of them were great. I would often think of how you could devour a potato pie. I remember the first time I paid attention, you would make a couple of strikes, and take out a slice of pie, two bites, and that slice was gone, and you'd make a couple more strikes, and take out another slice. When we were somewhere for our many gatherings, you and I would always make comments about getting to the table before the other did. lol

Well Uncle Mai-ion, God bless the time we had with you, and am so glad we did get to see you for that last time.

See you in the morning.

Over & Out,

Advisory Assistant Johnson here

Tyree, Elmira, Tyreena & Dashon

I will always miss you Uncle Marion rest in peace! Love Kreda James and family

Rest in peace, dear Marion. We'll meet you in the rapture.

Oliver and your "favorite" sister-in-law, Annie

I remember the first time I had the pleasure of meeting you and the rest of the Hunt family in Chicago when you lived on Laurel Street. I don't even remember why Jewel made the visit back home at that time, but I tagged along just for some time away from my college dorm room. However, what I do remember is the way I was immediatly welcomed into your home and treated just like family.My most vivid memory of that brief visit was you Dad in the kitchen working some machine making an awful whirring noise. I was in the dinning room watching television or something when you emerged from the kitchen and presented me with a glass filled with a most noxious looking, thick, opaque dark-green liquid and said "Here, drink this, it's good. You'll like it!" It's appearance was somewhat disturbing, but I drank it.
Jewel had told me about her father's fresh juice health drinks, but I hadn't quite pictured this! You had just met me but already began treating me just like one of your own kids. From that time and through the years, whenever I saw you,you called me "daughter" and I know that you meant it from the heart.I am glad that my own daughter Samara at least got a chance to meet you even though she doesn't remember it. She went right to you with no reservations because she sensed you were a good person. She was right. I will always feel blessed for having known you, and you will be missed,and tell my parents I said "hey".

Love,"Daughter" Madeline

In honor of Marion's diligent field rep work with Estarion, am adding a few of the many public appearance photos with him during our 15 minutes rec'd in yesteryear.

I'm going to miss you, Grandpa. We always had good times; going to Kiddie Land, playing around in the kitchen, chasing each other in the yard. I will always remeber the day Danyelle and ruined the inside of your truck playing with the water hose; good times. I love you, Grandpa...

My Brother in Law Marion Hunt was a man I liked to see, talk to and laugh with! Over the many years of his life he was the Special One that always had a kind word and corny joke,while offering Spiritual Guidance in the process!I admired his ability to produce bright and special talented children and grands! His legacy will endure for ever!! Marion your warmth will live with me forever! Brother Joseph Johnson

Aunt Cookie and all, we appreciate this opportunity to sign the Guest Book. While we were unable to be present for the funeral, our prayers were with you all. We have fun memories of our Uncle. With love.

My favorite memories of my father are mostly of the father & son moments. I remember putting my little feet into his big shoes and trying not to fall down while pretending to be him. :) Or being his little helper while he was managing one of the buildings, collecting rent, doing repairs and picking up trash. I hated going and cleaning up after people, but I loved going to Mcdonalds after we were done, and laughing every time we went through the drive through because Daddy would always order me a
"Big Mike" meal. I'll always remember his desire for me to excel in life. He would always give me advice on everything whether I wanted to hear it or not. From picking a ripe watermelon,or how to maintain my car,or about staying prayerful and putting God first. Sometimes he would talk soooooo long, but I would try to stay focused and listen. But I'm thankful for all of the advice, wisdom,encouragement,hard work and sacrifices he made to take care of us. Since he has run his race and finished, I'm happy that his soul can peacefully rest in heaven now.

I remember Grandpa sitting on the couch watching TV, while Justin and I were playing near by, He playfully pretended to chase us, and it was really funny.

It always fascinates me that even though we lived in such a strict house, I was drinking coffee at age 10! I truly enjoyed the memories of drinking coffee and going out to dinner. I laugh at how daddy didn’t have a problem with us drinking coffee, he just cared about the sugar we put in it! I remember how we would try to sneak as many cups of sugar into our coffee every time Daddy left the table. Everyone knows that I LOVE food, coffee, and going out to dinner. I thank God for allowing me to enjoy those times growing up. I can’t stay out of a restaurant now! We have some much fun imitating DADDY! He will live on forever, in our stories and in our Hollywood scripts!

LOVE,JAN

Hi Pawpaw!! HOW'S IT GOING? I MISS YOU SOOOOOOOO MUCH!! I REMEMBER WHEN JUSTIN, MICHAELA, JOHNATHAN, DANYELLE AND I WOULD HIDE FROM YOU DURING THE HOLIDAY GET TOGETHER AND YOU WOULD ALWAYS FIND US!!!! I REMEMBER WHEN ONE TIME WE CAME OVER AND CHAELA GOT MAD AT JUSTIN AND YELLED AT HIM - BOY, WAS SHE LOUD!! THEN YOU SAID 'CHAELA!' AND SHE CAME TO YOU TOLD YOU EVERTHING THAT HAPPENED. THEN SHE WAS OUT!! I REALLY MISS YOU. I HOPE TO SEE YOU IN HEAVEN. LOVE YOU, CHELSEA

I had the pleasure of having you in my life for 44 years, 1 month & 28 days. I am named after your mother(Jewel) in memory of her. I'm your firstborn, your eldest! I thank the Lord for that honour! You and mommy raised all 5 of us in the Admonition of the LORD! I thank-you both! You all showed us that living for Christ wasn't just a Sunday thing it is a 24/7 lifetime committment.
I recall lot's of special moments with you since there are almost 4 years between Mark and I. The walks to the park, walking to and from church with Uncle Sam and Aunt Mary Helen,the piggy back rides on your back around and sometimes outside of the house. I especially loved the walks up to Eddie's grocery store for my box of Barnum animal crackers and the trips to the laundromat with the metal shopping cart returning home with miscellaneous socks and things that were stuck in the dryer.
I remember that big truck you bought and the rides we'd take with me sitting in the middle between you and Mommy to Aunt Ruth's in Gary,IN and Eld Tatum's in Momence,IL. What joyous times. I also remember being tricked to go on a ride and we'd stop by Eld.Jones' barber shop then we'd go on to Auntee's and have some ice tea(she always had a pitcher in her fridge) I'd be enjoying our time together and then you'd pull up to Sangamon St. in front of Mother Dancy's and I knew the good times were over I was about to go through the agony of getting my hair washed and pressed UGH!
I applaud you and mommy for taking me to Gary every Sunday evening and picking me up the following Friday evening from Aunt Ruth's to spend time with me over the weekend while mommy finished her degree.
I recall the greyhound bus trip with just you and me to Macon, Georgia to see Aunt Julia,Uncle Thomas and Mary Louise. They met us at the station and on the way to their home I was introduced to Jazell and Pepper their poodles. I remember sticking to you like white on rice when we arrived at their home. I thought you stayed a day and we visited some other relatives. That evening you were getting ready to go somewhere and I ran to get my jacket to accompany you per your suggestion and Aunt Julia's that you were just going out for a little bit I stayed and let you go. The horror when they returned home without you and I demanded to know " Where Was My Daddy?"(I was all of 3 yrs old at the time) There was going to be a mighty uprising on my part when I found out they had taken you to the bus station for you to return to Chicago without ME! I was so sore at you, but Aunt Julia and family made me feel welcome and a part of their family so I eventually forgave you!
I thank-you for your encouragement to do well in school and you were very proud of us when we excelled! You also showed your disappointment when we didn't do as well as you thought we should have. You laid down several foundational principles in our up- bringing and I respect you for that as
Earle and I raised your Grandaughters (Kiersten and Devyne) and are presently raising Chelsea.
Thanks for the love you shared with Earle my husband your affectionately calling him "Son" and him referring to you as "Father Hunt".
Thank-you for being Grandpa to Kiersten, Devyne and Chelsea. Their love for you was genuine as yours was for them.
You encouraged Devyne in her Japanese studies and chess. I thank you and mommy for visiting her yearly in downtown Chicago when she would compete in The Girls National Chess Tournament with her schoolmates.You would bring the requested Hot Links from Moo & Oink and we would have a grilling good time when she returned to Detroit.
You were Grandpa to Chelsea and eventually became Paw Paw over your last year of life. When we were celebrating our 10 year renewal of wedding vows Chelsea was gatting a little anxious and frightened to walk down the aisle. You and Uncle Sam arrived late due to car trouble,but when you walked into the church and Chelsea saw you,you reached out to her she ran to you and you spoke to her in that Grandpa tone to assure her and she was fine then! I'll miss you at our 20 year renewal.
While packing up your belongings last October Icame across a book of chess strategies in your dresser. I smiled because I remember the phone conversation of your challenging Devyne to 'Bring It On' and you were going to be ready for her! I see that youwere getting ready. Ipassed tht book on to Devyne as a keepsake.
I'm thankful that the LORD blessed you to see your promised days of threescore and ten(70)! I was honoured to have prepared your requested Hot Links, Bbq Ribs and Spaghetti menu. With the help of Uncle Sam, Earle , Devyne, Jenita , Markita and Mommy we had quite a tasty spread!
It's unfortunate that you were unable to attend due to being hospitalized. You threatend to check yourself out for the party and then check yourself back in afterwards.I'm glad that you didn't follow through with that idea. We communicated with you via speakerphone and you got to talk to everyone.
We were able to come down to visit you in the hospital the next day and bring you some plates of goodies before we got on the road to return to Detroit.I didn't realize that was going to be our last time seeing you alive!
My last conversation with you was on Thursday October 2nd,2008. Youhad been moved to ICU that previous night we received the early morning call from mommy. Icalled the hospital later on to check on your status and I actually was connected to the phone in your ICU room. Mommy answered ,I inquired on your status and she held the phone up to you. I told you that I loved you and we were praying for you, You then with a much labored response assured me that you loved me and to tell your grandchildren Kiersten,Devyne and Chelsea that you Loved them !

Thank-You Daddy!
Until We Meet Again In Eternity!
Eternal Love!
Your Eldest!

I'll never forget one summer when we were young kids, I think I was like 10yrs old or something... we were driving to a reunion,(which one I'm not sure)and Daddy was telling one of his stories(you know he LOVED telling stories)about how he used to play this sport & that...and how good he was & so forth and we were all thinking,
"Yeah right, but that was a long time ago". So After that, I'm not sure if he initiated it or if we did, but the entire trip we kept challenging Daddy to a race, and at one rest stop we were in a parking lot and finally he said, "Okay,you all ready to race?" And we were like, "YEAH!" He even gave us a HUGE head start...and shockingly he beat us all!!...even Mark & Jewel too!! I have to say, although I was quite disappointed that I couldn't beat him, I was also proud too that my Dad was still able to run faster than all of us.
It was a really fun memory.

RIP Daddy,
With Love...

I met Father Hunt for the first time as I drove to Chicago to introduce myself as the man who was going to marry Jewel, his eldest daughter. I arrived later in the evening and Father Hunt talked to me until 0300. From that point on, Father Hunt was always very supportive and loving to me as his son-in-law. In the earlier years of our marriage, he would come and visit when he was in town and spend a night or two with us. He was always encouraging to me in my efforts to deal with the work world.
Jewel always shared all the different stories she had of growing and it is clear how much she loves him. I quickly learned first hand why she loves him so. It was truely wonderful to watch father Hunt with his grandchildren. He loved and adored them and they love and adore him. It is amazing to see a man who could be so intimidating, be so playful, joyful and in love with children.
Father Hunt you sent the standard for what a 'Family man' is. Not just a family man to your wife, children and grandchildren, but a Family Man to your brothers, sisters, aunts, uncles, cousins, church family and so on.
God truely showed himself in you and you allowed yourself to be used by Him. I Praise our Father in Heaven for you and all that you are to Jewel, myself and our family.

In LoVing Memory... Son Earle

Well, Good man, it's almost been a year since your departure to Glory. So I'm adding our 1963 wedding photo and photos of our last Christmas gathering before this Memory Book expires.
Continue to rest in peace till we all meet again...

April 7, 2009

Marion was the oldest of my five brothers. I cherish the many fun memories of our childhood. Countless hours were spent in the backyard and on the side of the house engaged in a range of activities from childhood games to church service. Marion, along with my other brothers would take turns preaching the gospel. I recall his hooping and stomping, as he emulated the preachers, during that time.

Marion was cheerful and had a wonderful sense of humor. He could always get a laugh when he gave his rendition of the "Ole Man," my grandfather, as he told about some story.

Although Marion is no longer with us in the body, his fond memories live on in my heart.

Your loving sister,

Linda Barnes, Madison, Florida

My last conversation with Marion was on his birthday. And as always, I was his favorite sister-in-law along with the other favorite sister-in-laws. Rest in peace brother-in-law.
Love,
Edrie

I met Marion over 15 years ago and I truly admired Marion's love and concern for his immediate and extended family. I finally know that I was your favorite sister-in-law, along with several others. I had a feeling you were telling all of us the same thing, nevertheless everytime you said those words to me it brought a smile to my face. I'd like to thank God for my brother-in-law Marion; his knowledge, the stories and laughter we shared together.

Beareaved family, I've asked God to comfort your hearts and to allow his peace to rest, rule and abide in your lives.

Daddy,
I will miss you greatly! You were a Godly example of what a true father should be like. I remember those days when you would take me to the coffee shop and we would sit at that counter and you would order coffee and I would order hot chocolate with whipped cream on top, and we would just sit there and chill sipping our drinks! Those were the days! You were a great cook too, I always loved your homeade biscuits! Even when I grew up and was expecting my first child, you always made sure that I ate! Even after childbirth, you would go out and bring me back breakfast or simply cook for me! You were always concerned with my wellbeing and the grandkids, you always wanted to know how their grades were, and if they had seen their father! I certainly cant forget all those family vacations, wow! It takes a SPECIAL man to load up 5 kids in the car and hit the road and travel from state to state! You never deprived us of anything! I remember when you would get home on Sunday nights from your extra part-time job how without fail, you would lay out our allowance on the table for the week and scribble our names on a piece of paper on top of our stack! Somehow, eventhough our names would be mispelled, we always knew who's was who's!!(ha,ha) I especially loved those family nights when you would take the family out to eat and we would just talk and enjoy one another, and you would let us order what ever we wanted! Then you would take us to the movies, you loved those karate movies! I could go on and on about you because the good memories are endless! Thanks for being the best father you could be! I will always love you daddy!

Your Baby,
Kita

My heart goes out to you, and my prayers are with you. I love and miss you all. May the peace of God abide with you.
Your God-daughter,

Dear Aunt Cookie and my wonderful cousins!

This just doesn't seem real. But "absent from the body means present with the Lord" to those who die in Christ. We look forward to that great resurrection when we shall all meet again. "Trust in the Lord with all thine heart". And in the midst of your tears, "weep not as those that have no hope in Christ!"

Greetings Baby Sister Cookie & Family:
So glad to see the strength that you have demonstrated during this loss, as well as the Children and grand young ones too. God is great, and greatly to be praised. So keep on keeping on, and you all are in our prayers.

Tyree, Elmira, Tyreena & Dashon

Aunt Cookie, my condolences go out to you and your immediate family. I love you and you will remain in my prayers always.

My heart goes out to you at this time and in the days ahead.

In loving memory of Marion, my goodman and brave spouse of 45 years, may your soul rest in peace in God's loving arms until we meet again. You weathered life's storms gallantly, including thru your last illness! You shall always be reflected in the lives of our beautiful children and grandchildren who bear resemblances and character traits of you. Thanks for your unwavering faith and trust in God and for being a supportive and hardworking family man!