Robert Loyal Hunt, age 88, of Buckhannon, WV died Friday, July 20, 2012 at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Buckhannon. He was born May 22, 1924 in Barbour County, WV, a son of the late Earl Lee and Daultie Corrick Hunt. On December 20, 1967 he married Ruth J. Fearn who preceded him in death on December 16, 2009. In addition to his parents and wife, he was preceded in death by one sister, Emma Jean Mackey and one brother, Willis A. Hunt. He is survived by one daughter, Merrilee Hunt of Buckhannon; one son, Robert Lee Hunt of Twin Lakes, MI; one brother, Denny Hunt of OH and a step brother, Milton Hunt of GA. Mr. Hunt was a History Professor at West Virginia Wesleyan College. He was a member of the WV Federation of the Blind. A memorial service will be announced at a later date. Anyone wishing to, may make contributions to the WV Federation of the Blind. Make checks payable to WVNFB, 220 Buena Vesa Ave, Clarksburg, WV 26301. Online condolences may be made to the family at www.polingstclair.com Poling-st. Clair Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
