George R. Hunt Memphis, Tennessee Obituary

George R. Hunt

George Robert Hunt, 87, born July 6, 1933, passed on December 4, 2020. George retired from Memphis City Schools in June 1998, having served 36 years as an art teacher, football and track coach. George was a dynamic speaker, educator, athlete and artist. He had a Bachelor of Arts degree in art education from AM&N (UAPB). George is preceded in death by his son, Kylan Hunt, who passed on November 16, 2018; and his parents, Hettie Baugh Hunt and Nolan Hunt. He leaves to cherish his memories: his wife of nearly 64 years, Marva Woods Hunt; daughter, Harlyn Hunt Yeargin (Darryl Anthony) of Louisville, KY; grandson, Darryl Cash Yeargin of Louisville, KY; granddaughter, Dallas Grace Hunt of Valrico, FL; and a host of other relatives and friends. Our love of you cannot be measured, our hearts will never be the same again, rest in peace husband, daddy and granddaddy. A memorial parade will take place on Tuesday, December 8, 2020 at 12:00 noon on Beale Street in his honor. Serenity Funeral Home, Tel. (901)379-0861.
December 4, 202012/04/2020
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December 8, 2020
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Sharon Greene
December 12, 2020
Thank you, Mr. Hunt for your inspiration! I love your Art and have thrilled in running into you all over Memphis. In my high school days- you made us feel like winners! You’ve inspired many. Rest well Great Teacher.
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Prentiss Milton
December 10, 2020
Thank you and My Sincere Condolences to the George Hunt Family for allowing him to be a part of my early life as a teacher and mentor. He was always an Inspiration and disciplinarian at the the same time. As a young Carver High student we met early and it was an EXPERIE... Continue Reading
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Joseph DePasqua
December 9, 2020
My condolences goes out to Mr. Hunt's family. He was very generous to my students in Hartford CT. with his artwork. Thank you from the bottom of my heart. He helped change my students through his artwork. RIP Mr. Hunt
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Glenn Cox
December 9, 2020
My wife, Zee, and I have such wonderful memories of Mr. Hunt...I could never call him George. Zee commissioned Mr. Hunt to do a painting for my 50th birthday. It remains the pinnacle of all art we've collected over the years. His color and imagery was matched only by ... Continue Reading
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Keith & Wendy perry
December 9, 2020
God has called a king home Mr.G. Hunt you will be missed in Gods care
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Candle of Memories was posted for George R. Hunt.
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Luther Hampton
December 6, 2020
Luther Hampton and family sends condolences out to the family and friends of Mr. George Hunt.
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Celest Young
December 6, 2020
My condolences goes out of to his family and friends! God bless! Celest Young.
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Pearl Light was posted for George R. Hunt.
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Carrie L. Harris
December 4, 2020
My heartfelt condolences to my dear friend Marva and daughter Harlyn.
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Carrie L. Harris
December 4, 2020
My heartfelt condolences to my dear friend and sorors Marva and and daughter Harlyn Hunt Yeargin.
Carrie Harris
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