Herschel Hunt

Herschel L. Hunt, 87, of Scott City died Thursday, Sept. 10, 2020, in his daughter's home in Tallahassee, Florida.

He was born Sept. 5, 1933, at Delta to John Curtis and Rhoda E. Barker. He married Juvita June Davie on Dec. 27, 1952, in Cape Girardeau. They shared 68 years of marriage together.

Herschel retired as an underground cable supervisor from Southwestern Bell after working 30 years. He retired at the age of 55 so he could enjoy working on his farm.

Herschel retired from the Missouri National Guard after 36 years of service. At retirement, he was a sergeant major.

He was a member of the St Mark's Masonic Lodge 93 for 50 years and was a master mason.

He was an avid fisherman and hunter, especially turkey, and spent many hours trying to teach his grandchildren the art of turkey calling.

He is survived by his wife, June Hunt of Scott City and Tallahassee; a daughter, Brenda (Mike) Powers of Tallahassee; grandchildren, Lacey (Brett) Frank of Panama City, Florida, Currie Powers of Lake City, Florida, and Jonathan (Nicole) Hitt of Beavercreek, Ohio; and great-grandsons, Landon and Braylen Frank of Panama City.

Herschel was preceded in death by an infant son, Charles Curtis Hunt; daughter, Debra Hunt Hitt; brothers, Virgil and George Hunt; and sister, Genevieve Watson.

Visitation will be from 10 to 11 a.m. Saturday at Ford and Sons Mount Auburn Funeral Home in Cape Girardeau.

Funeral will follow at 11 a.m. Saturday at the funeral home, with the Rev. Larry Lacey officiating.

In lieu of flowers, the family asks contributions be made for the college education of Herschel's two great-grandsons: Benefit Fund for Herschel Hunt, c/o The Bank of Missouri, 315 Crites Ave., Scott City, MO 63780. Education was important to Herschel, and his wishes were to see his great-grandsons be successful men.

Online condolences may be made at www.fordandsonsfuneralhome.com.