Adrian B Hunt Jr.
<p>It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved father Adrian “Bud” Budkey Hunt Jr. After a hard fought battle with cancer, he passed away on March 6th, 2024 at the ECU Hospital in Greenville, North Carolina at the age of 65.</p><p><br></p><p>Adrian was born on December 11, 1958 in Leavenworth, Kansas to parents Adrian B and Billie L Hunt. Adrian graduated high school in 1977 in Platte City, Missouri. He attended Northwest Missouri State University in Maryville, Missouri and graduated in 1981 with a Bachelor of Science in Education and Industrial Technology. Adrian was a hard worker and had many business ventures. He started his career as a landlord in Maryville, and in 1985, he worked as the circulation manager at the Maryville Daily Forum. In 1988, Adrian started teaching in Ravenwood, Missouri as an industrial arts instructor. In 1989, he worked as a school bus owner/operator at local school districts including: Maryville, Burlington Junction, and Union Star. During this time, he also started a snow removal business. In 1995, he became an owner, operator, driver and CDL instructor in the trucking industry. Adrian remained an over the road truck driver until his cancer diagnosis in 2023. He enjoyed touring the country while driving a truck. Adrian was a big Chiefs fan and was excited when they won back to back Super Bowl championships. He liked Elvis Presley, Evel Knieval videos, anything with an engine, all animals, antiques, woodworking, amusement parks, watching Nascar races, and chatting with his grandkids. Adrian had the gift of conversation and could talk for hours. His voice will forever be missed.</p><p><br></p><p>Adrian was preceded in death by his parents, Adrian B and Billie L Hunt, his uncle and aunt, Jim and Alma Lee Hunt and his sister in law, Eula Hunt.</p><p><br></p><p>Adrian is survived by his wife, Lisa Hunt (Cavanaugh); mother of his children, Cynthia “Cyndi” Hunt (Birchmier); children, Brandon Hunt, Adriane Moser (Phil), Whitney Hunt (Whitney), Ashley Haynes (Sean); grandchildren, Blaine, Gavin and Alex Moser, Brielle Hunt, and Ava Haynes; brother, Mac Hunt; nephew, Cody Hunt (Kayla) and their children, Lincoln and Eleanor; and niece, Rachel Hunt.</p><p><br></p><p>There will be a family ceremony at the Pleasant Ridge Cemetery in Weston, Missouri on Saturday, March 23rd at 10am. Arrangements By: Rollins Funeral Home—Platte City, MO—Ph. 816.858.2129. www.rollinsfuneralhome.net</p><p><br></p><p><br></p>Obituary
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved father Adrian “Bud” Budkey Hunt Jr. After a hard fought battle with cancer, he passed away on March 6th, 2024 at the ECU Hospital in Greenville, North Carolina at the age of 65.
Adrian was born on December 11, 1958 in Leavenworth, Kansas to parents Adrian B and Billie L Hunt. Adrian graduated high school in 1977 in Platte City, Missouri. He attended Northwest Missouri State University in Maryville, Missouri and graduated in 1981 with a Bachelor of Science in Education and Industrial Technology. Adrian was a hard worker and had many business ventures. He started his career as a landlord in Maryville, and in 1985, he worked as the circulation manager at the Maryville Daily Forum. In 1988, Adrian started teaching in Ravenwood, Missouri as an industrial arts instructor. In 1989, he worked as a school bus owner/operator at local school districts including: Maryville, Burlington Junction, and Union Star. During this time, he also started a snow removal business. In 1995, he became an owner, operator, driver and CDL instructor in the trucking industry. Adrian remained an over the road truck driver until his cancer diagnosis in 2023. He enjoyed touring the country while driving a truck. Adrian was a big Chiefs fan and was excited when they won back to back Super Bowl championships. He liked Elvis Presley, Evel Knieval videos, anything with an engine, all animals, antiques, woodworking, amusement parks, watching Nascar races, and chatting with his grandkids. Adrian had the gift of conversation and could talk for hours. His voice will forever be missed.
Adrian was preceded in death by his parents, Adrian B and Billie L Hunt, his uncle and aunt, Jim and Alma Lee Hunt and his sister in law, Eula Hunt.
Adrian is survived by his wife, Lisa Hunt (Cavanaugh); mother of his children, Cynthia “Cyndi” Hunt (Birchmier); children, Brandon Hunt, Adriane Moser (Phil), Whitney Hunt (Whitney), Ashley Haynes (Sean); grandchildren, Blaine, Gavin and Alex Moser, Brielle Hunt, and Ava Haynes; brother, Mac Hunt; nephew, Cody Hunt (Kayla) and their children, Lincoln and Eleanor; and niece, Rachel Hunt.
There will be a family ceremony at the Pleasant Ridge Cemetery in Weston, Missouri on Saturday, March 23rd at 10am. Arrangements By: Rollins Funeral Home—Platte City, MO—Ph. 816.858.2129. www.rollinsfuneralhome.net
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