James Hunt

James Allen "Jim" Hunt, 75, of Humboldt, Kansas, passed away Wednesday, July 17, 2013, at his home. Jim was born August 6, 1937, in Humboldt, the son of James Henry and Clara Bertha (Wilhite) Hunt. He grew up in Humboldt. On June 1, 1956, Jim married Yvonne Coble at Humboldt's First Baptist Church. They made their home in Humboldt. In 1973, Jim opened Hunt's Plumbing and operated his business until retiring in 2010. From 1976 until 1992 he served on the Humboldt volunteer fire department. Jim served on the USD 258 Vocation Advisory Committee, volunteered for meals-on-wheels and the Humboldt Food Pantry and stirred beans at Biblesta. He was a 17 gallon blood donor. SURVIVORS: His wife of 57 years: Yvonne Hunt of the home 5 Children: Sheila Bockover & husband, Kevin of Humboldt, Jamie Hunt & wife, Sari of Iola, KS, Lora Hunt of Humboldt, Barbara Haigler & husband, Chuck of Humboldt and Michael Hunt & wife, Dori of Gas. 3 Brothers: Clifford Hunt of Claremore, OK, Charles Hunt of Oolagah, OK and Calvin Hunt of Grand Lake, OK 1 Sister: Mary Murrell of Tulsa, OK 13 Grandchildren and 14 Great Grandchildren He was preceded in death by his parents and a granddaughter, Jennifer Hunt. Cremation has taken place. VISITATION: 6:00-8:00 p.m., Thursday, July 25, 2013, at Faith Assembly of God in Humboldt MEMORIAL SERVICE: 10:00 a.m., Friday, July 26, 2013, at Faith Assembly of God in Humboldt MEMORIAL CHOICES: Faith Assembly of God or Harry Hynes Hospice Waugh-Yokum & Friskel Memorial Chapel of Iola, assisted the family. Online condolences for the family may be left on this website, www.iolafuneral.com .