Paul Howard Hunt's Obituary
Hunt, Paul Howard (1913 to 2009) 96, died early Wednesday morning, November 11, 2009, at his home in Georgetown, Texas, after a courageous battle against cancer. Born May 28, 1913, in Saginaw, Michigan, he spent his childhood in New Jersey, his high school years in the Chicago area, and attended the University of Illinois and the Chicago Art Institute. He is survived by his wife of 64 years, Gene Campbell Hunt, whom he met in Oklahoma City while working for American Airlines. He is also survived by his daughter, Sandra Hynds, and her spouse, Johnny Hynds, of Van Alstyne, Texas; son, Jefferson Hunt, and his wife, Pam Hunt, of Rock Island, Illinois; daughters and sons-in-law, Jennifer and Doug Rogers of Dallas, Texas; Paula and Ron Thulin of San Antonio, Texas; and Barbara and Bud Paulissen of San Antonio, Texas. He leaves nine grandchildren: Terri-Anne Fox, Kevin Hix, Mark Rogers, Lauren Rogers, Katie Thulin, Joanna Thulin, Stephanie Paulissen, Joe Paulissen, and Rob Paulissen, and seven great grandchildren. Following careers in sports broadcasting and advertising, Paul spent 26 years in sales management in Ohio, Illinois, Connecticut, and Dallas. In 1997, Paul and Gene settled in Sun City, Georgetown, where they have been members of First Presbyterian Church of Georgetown for the past twelve years. Paul trusted in the Lord and served His church faithfully throughout his years as an Elder, Deacon, and Trustee. Paul was a devoted husband and father who loved his family deeply. He will be greatly missed. A private graveside service will be held for the family on Friday, November 13, 2009, followed by a 3:00 memorial service in The Wildwood Chapel, Restland Funeral Home, 13005 Greenville Avenue, Dallas, Texas. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to First Presbyterian Church of Georgetown, 703 S. Church Street, Georgetown, Texas 78626, or to Scottish Rite Hospital For Children, 2222 Welborn Street, Dallas, Texas 75219. To all those who have expressed their love, thoughts, and prayers for Paul and who cared for him during his battle with cancer, “thanks a million,” “be good to yourself,” and “drive carefully.”
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