David "Red" Ray Hunt

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August 5, 1950 ~ December 18, 2021

Born in: Davidson County, NC
Resided in: Carthage, NC

David Ray “Red” Hunt, age 71, of Carthage died Saturday, December 18, 2021 at his home.

Born in Davidson County he was a son of the late Clyde and Odessa Ashburn Hunt. Red served in the US Army during the Vietnam war and worked as a roofer and HVAC technician early in life. He later started his own business, Hunt’s Seamless Gutters and operated it for many years.

Red enjoyed his family and they loved him dearly. Those who cared for him over the last few years were his wife Bernice; grandchildren and great grandchildren Dawn, Logan, Amber, Jesica, John, Sadey, Brayden and Ryder. He also enjoyed friends and was always the life of the party. When Red wasn’t working he could often be found on the golf course with friends.

He was preceded in death by his sisters Elizabeth Faulkner, Treva Smith and Mae McLeod.

He is survived by his wife of 37 years Bernice Bradock Hunt; and her children Vicki Diver and husband Bobby of Carbonton, Karen Clark of Charlotte and Rick Jessee of Carthage; eight grandchildren, 17 great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren.

Graveside services with military honors will be 2:00 PM Tuesday, December 21, 2021 at Priest Hill Presbyterian church conducted by the Rev. Archie Stevens. The family will receive friends Monday from 6:00 – 8:00 pm at Fry & Prickett Funeral Home.

The family wishes to thank Liberty Hospice for their wonderful care during Red’s period of declining health.

Online condolences may be made at: PinesFunerals.com

 

Services

Visitation: December 20, 2021 6:00 pm - April 27, 2025 8:00 pm

Fry & Prickett Funeral Home
402 Saunders Street
Carthage, NC 28327

910.947.2224
https://pinesfunerals.com/

Graveside Service: December 21, 2021 2:00 pm

Priest Hill Presbyterian Church
2792 Old River Road
Carthage, NC 28327

910-947-3337

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  1. To all of Red’s family, Eddie and I were sorry to hear about his passing. His grandmother and mine were sisters.
    Praying for comfort for the family.
    Sincere sympathy,
    Eddie and Vetres Livengood and Veder Hurley

  2. We are thinking of you today. Red and Arles knew each other for years and were good friends. Odessa was one of Mrs Taylor’s best friends. He did gutters for us several years ago and was always friendly and Christian like in all his business. He will be missed Arles and Bradie Taylor Carthage NC

  3. I was so sorry to hear of Red’s passing. He fought a long battle. We thought a lot of Red. I will be
    Praying for the family.
    Inez Butner

  4. I am so sorry about Red’s passing. He has been a dear friend to members of my family through the years. May you find peace in the days ahead as you mourn your personal loss.

    • Bernice, may God’s love and peace surround you and your family now, and in the days to come. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. ❤️


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