Melvin J. Hunt

Melvin J. Hunt, 66, of Ikes Fork, WV, departed this life on Sunday, May 1, 2022, from Logan Regional Medical Center at Logan, WV.

Born June 10, 1955, at Iaeger, WV, he was the son of J.B. and Delphia Dotson Hunt.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Mildred Hunt, and one brother, Eugene “Wise” Hunt.

Melvin was a retired coal miner. An avid outdoorsman, he enjoyed hunting and fishing.

Those left to cherish in memory, in addition to his parents, include his daughter, Meaghan (Sara) Hunt of Ikes Fork, WV; two brothers, Jackie (Melissa) Hunt and Jesse “Bo” Hunt; three sisters, Reda (Kenneth) Justice, Joyce (Robert) Rutledge, and Sue Hunt; his Godson, Nate Reed; special friends, Sonny Justus and Beverly Lester. Additionally, Melvin leaves behind many nieces and nephews along with a host of extended family and friends.

Funeral services will be conducted at 1:00 p.m. Friday, May 6, 2022, at Mohawk Freewill Baptist Church at Mohawk, WV, with Pastor Willie Coleman officiating.

Burial will follow in the Allen & Dotson Cemetery at Mohawk, WV. Family and friends will serve as pallbearers.

Visitation will be held from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Thursday, May 5, 2022, at the Mohawk Freewill Baptist Church at Mohawk, WV.

Arrangements have been entrusted to the care of Evans Funeral Home & Cremation Services of Chapmanville, WV.

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