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Ronald LeRoy Hunt
RONALD LEROY HUNT
Vinton
Ronald LeRoy Hunt, 67, left this life on Sunday, May 1, 2022, in the woods at Red Brush, where he lived his solitary life, with his cats nearby.
A Celebration of Life will be held to honor him from 4:30 to 8 p.m. Saturday, June 18, at the Pleasant Creek South Pavilion by the boat dock.
He is survived by two children, Ronny Hunt of Marion and Toni Hunt of Williamsburg; six grandchildren; brother, Bill (Toodie) Hunt of Shellsburg; and many nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Douglas and Helen (Conwell) Hunt; two brothers, Douglas "Jim" Hunt and Richard "Rick" Hunt; and two sisters, "Dusty" Davis and "Dottie" Laughridge.
Ron was a simple but wise man, gentle at heart, who lived close to nature. He walked his earth looking for amazing rocks for his collection or deer antlers for his knife handles and, of course, those majestic morels. He collected business cards from his friend's travels. Ron gifted many with a piece of himself through his unique walking sticks, knives, and carvings. The models Ron made were his pride and joy, and he enjoyed teaching many the joy of repelling. He will be missed by all who knew him.
Online condolences: www.phillipsfuneralhomes.com.
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