Christopher Connell Hunt, Sr.

Christopher C. Hunt, Sr. was born 10 February 1950 in Portsmouth, Virginia to the late Rudolph Hunt, Sr. and Erma Boothe Hunt. His spiritual growth and Christian education began at Third Baptist Church, Portsmouth, Virginia and he is the product of Portsmouth Public Schools, graduating from the historic I. C. Norcom High School in 1968. He further matriculated at Norfolk State College (now University), where he graduated in 1972 as a U. S. Army Commissioned Officer (Second Lieutenant) through the ROTC program. He served until 1974, qualifying him as a Vietnam Era veteran and was honorably discharged as First Lieutenant. For over 30 years following his military service, Chris’s career path was in the insurance industry as an adjuster with GAB, Robinson & Associates and USAA. Christopher is survived by three (3) children: Christopher Hunt, Jr. (Regina), Lauren Hunt-Bell (Brandon), and Whitney Hunt; four (4) grandchildren – Naelyn Stith, Madison Bell, Christopher J. Hunt and Chloe Hunt, two (2) sisters, Mary Hunt Leonard and Toni Hunt Lawrence (George), a brother, Rudolph Hunt, Jr. (Kum), nephew/nieces - Carl Leonard, Jr., Patricia Tinsley (Rodney), Kimberly Hunt and Crystal Hunt and great-nephews/niece - Evann, Arianna, and Jeremiah along with several cousins and friends. He was predeceased by one of his best friends of over 60 years - John G. Hatcher, Jr., who was very faithful when Chris’s health declined. Notably, he continued their weekly Scrabble game and assisted our family with whatever was needed for twelve years until his own passing – only missing when on vacation and during the passing of his wife, Myrtle. Our “Maul” – a family nickname given to him as a child, is very much missed. His no-nonsense manner balanced with his sense of humor is what made him special even throughout his health challenges and inability to articulate words. To know him was to cherish and love every moment spent with him. He had the ability to keep you bent in laughter about things that he may or may not have seen as funny. On the other hand, he could serve you with an unusual outlook on life and advice that you may not understand at that moment but in time would emerge just as he had affirmed. He was always a willing participant in anything family-oriented and made himself available to assist family and friends any way that he could. He was only a phone call away. Our fond memories of him will last a lifetime.

Christopher Connell Hunt, Sr.

February 10, 1950 - January 22, 2025