Freeport
James A. Hunt, 89, of Freeport, died Sunday, October 7, 2012, at Provena St. Joseph.
Born July 27, 1923 in Taylorville he was the son of Ralph and Mary (McClughan) Hunt. He married Fran L. Sims on March 28, 1946. She died on May 15, 1993.
James was a manager for Woolworth Stores Inc. for 38 years. He managed stores in Indianapolis, Chicago, Freeport, and the largest Woolworth store in the U.S. in Battle Creek, Michigan. He retired in 1980.
He was a member of First Free Methodist Church.
Surviving are 8 grandchildren; 18 great grandchildren; 7 great great grandchildren; and his son-in-law, Ron Lender of Freeport.
He was preceded in death by his parents; wife; 1 daughter, LaQuita Lender; 1 son, James F. Hunt; and 1 brother.
Funeral service will be 10:30 a.m. Monday, October 15, 2012, at First Free Methodist Church with Reverend Don Jamerson officiating.
Burial will be in the Chapel Hill Memorial Gardens.
Visitation will be 4 to 7 p.m. Sunday, October 14, 2012, at First Free Methodist Church.
In lieu of flowers a memorial has been established for First Free Methodist Church.
Please view the Family Guest Book and sign the condolence page at www.walkermortuary.com