Herbert Hunt Jr.

Herbert Hunt Jr, 86, of Leo, passed away on January 19, 2021, at his home. Born on January 4, 1935, in Humboldt, Tennessee, he was a son of the late, Herbert Hunt Sr and Gladys Smith. He was a member and Usher at First Assembly of God Church, Fort Wayne, and retired as a foreman with Hagerman Construction, after more than 30 years of service, he and his late wife Janie Golden Hunt, founded Dove Tree Nursing Facility in Fort Wayne. Together, Herbert and Janie were foster parents for over 25 years. They were awarded Indiana foster parent of the year in 1994. He is survived by his children; Daniel (Cho) Hunt, Sheila (Andre) Cuffy, Jerry Hunt, Krista "Vickie" (Brian) Andrews, Kevin (Stacey) Hunt, Yvonne Hunt, Michael Hunt, Amethyst Hunt, Detrick Hunt, Doresa Hunt, Cory Hunt, Richard (Katie) Dallape, Krystal Hunt, Darrin Hunt, Kasey Hunt, Dillon Hunt, Breon Hunt, Shatera Hunt, 56 grandchildren, and 107 great-grandchildren. Funeral service will be 11:00am, Saturday, January 23, 2021, at First Assembly of God, 1400 West Washington Center Road, Fort Wayne, and will be livestreamed on the Hockemeyer & Miller Funeral Home Facebook page. Private family burial will be in Highland Park Cemetery, Fort Wayne. Memorial donations may be given to First Assembly of God Childrens Ministry. Arrangements have been entrusted to Hockemeyer & Miller Funeral Home, 6131 St Joe Road, Fort Wayne. For online condolences please visit www.hockemeyermillerfh.com