Mr. John Furman Hunt (John Boy /Doozy/Johnny) was born in Rowland, NC on January 8, 1958. He resided at 161 Paris St.  Lumberton, NC.  He made his journey home on March 10, 2023, at UNC Southeastern. Johnny was proceeded in death by his parents James Nicolas and Minnie Carol Hunt, an Infant son James Ward Hunt, Barbra Jane Hunt (sister), Tracy Hunt (brother) Janet Rose Hunt (sister) Bobby Ray Hunt (brother).

Johnny leaves to cherish his memories one son Jonathan Hunt (Jessica) of Evergreen, NC; two daughters, Jonie Hunt Robinson (Garry), Minnie Hunt (Brian) both of Lumberton, NC. He leaves behind nine grandchildren, Alexia Hunt and Nathan Hunt of Evergreen, NC., Damian Robinson and Damarius Robinson, Jaliah Crowder and Serenity Kearns all of Lumberton, NC, Diedre Taylor (Jecarri) of Durham, Darrion Robinson of Fayetteville, NC and Dajour Robinson of Red Springs, NC; and nine great grandchildren.

His siblings, Bishop James Bowman Hunt (Barbra), Levern Hunt (Joann), Sandy Jane Bullard (Chamars) and Peggy Hunt (Jack) all of Fairmont, NC, Bishop James Earl Hunt (Hattie), Mary Hunt Locklear (Joe) , Carolyn Sue Chavis ( Michael) and Shirley Dial (Martin) all of Lumberton, NC.

In addition to his immediate family, he leaves a host of special nieces, nephews, and friends.

Johnny leaves his legacy of being an extraordinary father, Papa, loving brother, and friend to so many. Known for his contagious laugh and great sense of humor. He was the self-proclaimed mayor of Roger Neil community. He worked in construction most of his life. He loved watching the Panthers and Judge Judy. If you knew him, you would know he expressed his opinion and never was a loss for words.

Johnny left his earthly home to enter his everlasting life. Although we will miss him, he is without pain and suffering. He is now at rest with our Heavenly Father. In Corinthian's 5:8, "We are confident, I say, and willing rather to be absent from the body, and to be present with the Lord."

A time of visitation will be held Thursday, March 16, 2023 from 6:00-7:00 PM at Floyd Funeral Services 1549 Marion Stage Rd. Fairmont, NC. A funeral service will follow the visitation at 7:00 PM in the chapel with Rev. Charles Cribb and Bishop James Earl Hunt officiating.