James E. Hunt 1927-2023
LEETONIA — James E. Hunt, 95, passed away Monday, Jan. 30, 2023, at his home, surrounded by his family.
He was born Sept. 27, 1927, in Akron, the son of Robert Adelbert and Verda Lee Haynes Hunt.
A proud graduate of Ohio University, James went on to start his own insurance company, where he worked with his son, Steven. After retiring, he raised and trained racehorses. The only thing that might have surpassed his love of horses was his love of flying.
He is survived by his daughters, Judy Wenderoth of Greenwood, Minn., and Peggy (Harry Gauriloff) Hunt of the U.S. Virgin Islands; and grandchildren, Daniel (Alia Al Mashani) Wenderoth, Philly Wenderoth and Karen Gauriloff.
James was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Gelaine Chapman Hunt; son, Steven A. Hunt; and brother, Hugh David Hunt.
A remembrance service will be held at noon Tuesday, Feb. 7, 2023, at Seederly-Mong and Beck Funeral Home, 154 S. Elm St., Columbiana, where visitation will begin at 11:30 a.m.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to Ohio Living Home Health and Hospice, 6715 Tippecanoe Road, Building E, Suite 201, Canfield, OH 44406.
The family has entrusted Seederly-Mong and Beck Funeral Home in Columbiana with the arrangements for their loved one.
Family and friends are invited to visit www.seederly-mongandbeck.com to sign the guestbook or send private condolences.
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