Buddy Hunt

Mr. Claude E. “Buddy” Hunt, 76 of Porum, went to be with his Lord and Savior, Friday, September 9, 2016. He was born November 17, 1939 in Independence, MO. to Claude E. Hunt Sr. and Leona (Bowen) Hunt. “Buddy,” as he was affectionally called married Patricia Chrismon, October 26, 2003 in Onalaska, TX. They moved to Porum four years ago. He loved to fish and grow all kinds of plants, fruit and nut trees. He loved growing gourds and decorating and giving them as gifts. He was an excellent wood worker and he raised pigeons, doves, ducks, geese, and pigmy goats. He loved the outdoors. Buddy was a member of Trinity Baptist Church of Stigler and loved his church family. His greatest happiness was in making people happy with a gift of giving of himself and small gifts of candy and things he made or grew. Buddy was a gentleman of the Old School and respected his family and all women were treated like ladies by him. He will be missed by all who loved and knew him. Buddy is survived by his wife Patricia Hunt of the home; his four daughters, Kimbra Casso, Leona Owens and husband “Yogi” David, Sally Fisk and husband David, Nina Steelman and husband Curtis; his three sons, William Poynter Jr. and wife Diana, Timothy Poynter and wife Sara, and Claude E. “Buddy” Hunt and wife Lori; seventeen grandchildren; thirty-seven great grandchildren; a sister, Leona Perez; a brother, Benjamin Hunt and wife Winnie; two aunts, Dolly McDonald and Elaine La’Francouis; numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, close friends and his church family. Buddy is preceded in death by his father, Claude E. “Bud” Hunt; his mother, Leona Pogue ; former wife, E. Elizabeth Hunt: infant son; Uncle Richard and Aunt Peggy Mauller Funeral Services will be held 2:00 P.M., Tuesday, September 13, 2016 at Trinity Baptist Church with Reverend Tommie Parker officiating. Eulogist: Stan Neely. Pallbearers include William Poynter, Timothy Poynter, Curtis Steelman, Robert Maxwell, Tex Harmer, Roger Snider. Musicians are Stan Neely, Bobby Martin, Linda Watson. Services are under the direction of King & Shearwood Funeral Home of Stigler. Viewing at the church Tuesday, September 13, 2016 will be from 11:00 A.M. ~ 2:00 P.M. ,

Buddy Hunt

November 17, 1939 - September 9, 2016