Mr. Ralph Eugene Hunt, age 91, of Spencer, Virginia traded this earthly life for his heavenly reward on Wednesday, June 12, 2024, at the Blue Ridge Nursing Center in Stuart. He was born in Bassett, Virginia on May 3, 1933, to the late Melvin Hunt and Katherine Clifton Hunt. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Patricia “Pat” Wright Hunt; and one brother, Ross Hunt. Mr. Hunt was a devout Christian for 65 years and a faithful member of Patrick Springs Pentecostal Holiness Church. He never missed a Sunday church service, when on vacation, he would always find a church to attend. He was a proud veteran of the United States Army. He loved to fish and hunt. Ralph will be remembered as a loving, humble, and kindhearted husband, daddy, and “Pa.”
Left to cherish the special memories of Mr. Hunt are his three children, Tim Hunt, Teresa White (Jerry), and Larry Hunt; eight grandchildren, Andy Hunt (Erika), Alex Hunt (Christina), Austin Hunt (Kelsie), Ashton Hunt, Christy Foley (Jeff), Shannon Cassell (Eric), Heather Hunt, Shane Hunt; six great-grandchildren, Brett Foley, Addy Foley, Carrie Cassell, Cameron Cassell, Natalie Hunt, Zoe Hunt; one brother, Edward Hunt; special friend, Cindy Carr; several nieces and nephews; and many dear friends.
A funeral service for Mr. Ralph Hunt will be held on Saturday, June 15, 2024, at 2:00 p.m. at Patrick Springs Pentecostal Holiness Church with Pastor Samuel Leonard and Pastor Jonathan Goins officiating. The burial will immediately follow the funeral service in Patrick Memorial Gardens. The Patrick County Veterans Memorial Honor Guard will provide military rites. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the funeral service on Saturday afternoon at the church. Memorial donations in memory of Mr. Hunt may be made to the American Cancer Society, 1079C Spruce Street, Martinsville, VA 24112. Moody Funeral Home in Stuart is serving the Hunt family, and online condolences may be sent by visiting www.moodyfuneralservices.com.
