Hello List,
I saw this obituary in the Muncie Press and know there are several people on the list who
are researching the Hunt family and Huntsville.
A photo of Clyde is online at the following link.
http://orig.thestarpress.com/articles/1/053622-7791-010.html
Gina
Clyde E. Hunt, 94
MODOC - Clyde Edmond Hunt, 94, of rural Modoc, quietly passed through the gates of heaven
to be with his Heavenly Father and his Lord and Savior on Thursday evening, July 20, 2006,
at Reid Memorial Hospital, Richmond.
Although he had been in poor health during the past several years, he was able to remain
in the home which he and his wife, Mildred, built in 1959 on their farm north of
Huntsville.
Clyde, the son of Bazel and Vora Belle (Jones) Hunt, was born at home on his family's
farm, which was located next door to his present home, on August 29, 1911. As a child he
attended Huntsville School. In the late 1920s, he and his parents moved to Winchester.
Clyde worked during his high school years as a "soda jerk" at a local drug store
and "passed" newspapers to earn money to help support the family.
He graduated from Winchester High School in 1931.
Some years after high school graduation, Clyde began his career as a mould maker for
Overmyer Mould Company (OMCO), Winchester.
During World War II, he served fours years in the United States Navy as a flight
mechanic.
After the conclusion of his military service, he returned to Overmyer Mould Company, where
he worked until retiring in 1975.
Never having lost his love for the country and the area where he spent his childhood
years, Clyde returned to the Huntsville community, where he and his wife purchased the
farm where he currently resided, in 1958.
Although mostly retired from farming, he continued to take an active interest in his farm
until his death.
Clyde was a direct-line descendent of the Hunt family that founded Huntsville. Once
predominantly populated by his ancestors and relatives, he is believed to be the last Hunt
still living in the immediate area.
On June 18, 1943, Clyde married Helen Coffin, daughter of Guy and Grace (Stanley) Coffin,
of near Lynn. The couple had one daughter, Lora (Hunt) Jeffries. Helen passed away on
September 19, 1951. On August 9, 1952, he was married to Mildred (Long) King of Crown
Point, Indiana, at the home of her sister and brother-in-law, Don and Marguerite Denney,
Winchester. Mildred was the daughter of Adam and Alice (Weschke) Long, of rural Hartford
City, Indiana. Mildred, who had also lost her first spouse, had one daughter, Karen (King)
Gilliland. The couple had one son, Duane. Married for 52 years, Mildred preceded him in
death on November 8, 2004.
Clyde was a 57 year member of Winchester Masonic Lodge, having served his lodge in many
positions, including Worshipful Master. He was also a 32nd degree member of the Ancient
Accepted Scottish Rite Valley of Fort Wayne, a member of Winchester Post 39, American
Legion, Indiana Farm Bureau, and a past member of American Flint Glass Workers Union.
He was also a member of the First United Methodist Church of Winchester.
Survivors include one daughter, Mrs. Lora Hunt (husband, Art) Jeffries, Carmel; one son,
Duane Hunt, Schererville; one step-daughter, Mrs. Karen King (husband, Bill) Gilliland,
Anderson; one grandson, David Hunt, Boulder, Colorado; one granddaughter, Dr. Karrie
(husband, John) Adkins, Carmel; two great grandchildren, Levi and Lora Adkins, Carmel; two
nieces, Mrs. Geraldine (Edwards) King, Erie, Pennsylvania and Mrs. Vivian Thornburg,
Muncie; six step-grandchildren, including Matt Gilliland, who had resided with Clyde since
Mildred's death.
In addition to his first and second wives, Clyde was preceded in death by his parents; his
brother, James; and his sister, Lottie (Hunt) Edwards.
Funeral services celebrating Clyde's life will be held at 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, July
26, at the First United Methodist Church, 313 South Meridian Street, Winchester, with
Pastor David Hummel officiating.
Graveside services will be held at approximately 1:20 p.m. Wednesday in Huntsville
Cemetery, where military graveside services will be conducted by William O. Frazier Post
333, American Legion.
Calling will be in First United Methodist Church from 5 to 8 p.m. on Tuesday, July 25,
where Masonic memorial services will be conducted at 7:30 p.m.
Memorials may be made to either First United Methodist Church of Winchester or National
Parkinson Foundation.
Culberson Funeral Home, Modoc, is in charge of arrangements.
The Video Tribute and online guest book will be available at
www.culbersonfh.com.