Telford Hunt, age 88, of Fairmont peacefully departed to his eternal home on Tuesday, January 21, 2020 at Glenflora Assisted Living Facility in Lumberton, NC.

He was born July 31, 1931.

He was a faithful and loving father, brother, uncle, grandfather, great grandfather, and friend.

He was preceded in death by his wife of 67 years, Sarah Agnes Hunt; his parents, Agnus and Effie Hunt; a sister Gretchen Hunt Blue and a brother Welford Hunt.

Telford was an avid farmer who worked hard to provide for his family. He enjoyed bowling, fishing, coaching his Blue Jay softball team, and cheering for the Carolina TarHeels and Atlanta Braves. When he was no longer able to farm, he enjoyed riding his John Deere gator and caring for his dog, "Buddy". Above all he loved his family. He was a father figure to not only his children but to his nieces, nephews, and many others.

He leaves to cherish his memories, four sons, Stanford Hunt (Audrey) of Gastonia, Andy Hunt (Peggy) of Lumberton, Phillip Hunt (Ella Mae) of Fairmont, Aundra Hunt (Helen) of Fairmont; one daughter Olivia Hunt-Kono (Richard) of Fairmont; one sister Zema Dell Hunt of Lumberton. He is also survived by seven grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren, one great-great grandchild and a host of relatives and friends.

Visitation will be Thursday, January 23, 2020 at Reedy Branch Baptist Church from 6:00- 8:00pm.

Funeral Services will be held Friday, January 24, 2020 at Reedy Branch Baptist Church at 3:00pm.

Burial will follow in the Reedy Branch Church Cemetery.

Flowers are welcome, but memorials may be made to the Reedy Branch Senior Adult Fund 3047 McDonald Rd. Fairmont, NC 28340.