Orland C. Hunt, Jr.

Orland C. Hunt Jr., 92, of Huntington, WV, husband, father, grandfather, brother, friend, and Christian, entered into eternal life, Wednesday, June 3, 2015 at the Veterans Hospital in Huntington. Orland was the son of the late Orland C. Hunt and Minnie Farris Hunt. He was also preceded in death by a sister Eloise Radcliffe, brothers Robert L. Hunt, James F. Hunt, and David E. Hunt. He retired from the U.S. Postal Service where he served as Assistant Postmaster. He was a member of the First Baptist Church, Ceredo, WV. Orland served in the United States Navy during World War II in the Amphibious Landing Force. He was a 50 year member of the Crescent Lodge #32 AF and AM, Ceredo, WV, where he served as Past Master and was secretary for 10 years. He was a 33 degree Scottish Rite Mason and a member of the Faithful Forty. In addition, he was a member of the American Legion Post 93, Kenova and was also a Kentucky Colonel for many years. Orland is survived by his wife of 72 years, Charlene, one son Michael Hunt, one daughter Carla Hunt Chekos and her husband Mark of Roswell, GA, one granddaughter Stephanie Chekos Baxley, one grandson Alexander Michael Chekos. Orland had a true love of nature , enjoyed hunting and fishing, gardening , and Bible Study. His greatest joy other than his Beloved wife Charlene was the role of being a Grandfather. Visitation will begin at 3:00 pm Saturday, June 6, 2015 at Reger Funeral Home 1242 Adams Avenue Huntington, WV 25704. Memorial service to follow. Pastor Rodney Hale of the First Baptist Church of Ceredo will officiate the service. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Children’s Shoe Ministry, First Baptist Church, 448 Main Street P.O. Box 967 Ceredo, WV 25507. Online condolences may be made to the family at www.regerfh.com