James “Mike” Hunt, 74, of Crab Orchard, WV went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, November 22, 2023. He was born to the late Paul and Arlene Hunt on January 14, 1949 in Beckley, WV. Mike was a member of Crab Orchard Baptist Church in his younger years where he sang in the choir. In more recent years he was a member of Oak Grove Christian Church.
He graduated from Woodrow Wilson High School in 1966. Following graduation he worked at the power company as a draftsman for 10 years and in various telecommunication companies for the next 30+ years, retiring from Verizon.
Mike enjoyed calling anyone he could on the phone, always remembered birthdays and other important events. He enjoyed his collections, which included Case knives and Zippos. Mike was known as an exceptional handyman that willingly helped anyone. He enjoyed cars and riding motorcycles in his younger days.
Mike will be reunited with his parents, close family, and friends.
Those left to cherish his memories include his loving wife of 52 years, Margaret Hunt, sons Jason (Christina) Hunt, Travis (Jessica) Hunt, daughter Sarah (Noah) Cochran, granddaughters, Logan Hunt, Lacey Hunt, Samantha Hunt, Taylor (Chad) Morgan, Tessa Cochran, Ellie Cochran, and many friends.
A celebration of his life will be held on Wednesday, November 29, 2023 at 2 PM with Pastor John Whittman officiating at Blue Ridge Funeral Home. A gathering will begin at 12 PM until the time of the service. Following the services, a committal will be held at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens.
Pallbearers will be Jason Hunt, Travis Hunt, Noah Cochran, Mike Brown, Don Thomas, and Bob Rule.
In lieu of flowers, please make donations in Mikes’ name to Bowers Hospice House of Southern West Virginia.
Blue Ridge Funeral Home, 5251 Robert C. Byrd Drive of Beckley, WV is honored to be serving the Hunt family.
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