Donald Hunt

Donald Hunt, 70 of Paducah, passed away Wednesday September 7, 2022 at his home.

He was a 1970 graduate of Reidland High School and attended Draughon’s Business College, and Tilghman Trade School and finished his electrical training at USEC to become a Master Electrician.

He was a veteran of the Army, where he served as a medic in the Second Armored Division for two years at Ft. Hood, TX.  He worked at CTS before he served in the Army, then 25 years at General Tire in Mayfield and 13 years at USEC where he retired.   He was a member of the Steelworkers Union local 550 and 665 in Mayfield.   He was a lifelong member of Gospel Assembly Church where he played in the Church orchestra, served on the visitation committee, drove the Church van was a youth leader and Sunday School teacher and served in the ministry.

He is survived by his wife of 50 years, Ellen Hunt of Paducah; one son, Chad Hunt of Hickory, KY; three grandchildren, Steele Hunt, Savannah Hunt and Lydia Hunt all of Paducah KY.; one brother, Michael Hunt of Paducah.

Mr. Hunt was preceded in death by his parents, Raymond and Audie Hamilton Hunt.  And two sons, Darin and Brian Hunt,  and a brother Douglas Hunt

Friends may visit with the family 5 – 7 p.m. Thursday on September 8, 2022 at Gospel Assembly Church.  Friends may visit with family 1 – 2 p.m. Friday September 9, 2022 at Gospel Assembly Church in Paducah,  with funeral services to follow at 2 p.m. the Rev. Encil Edmonds and Rev. Mike Hunt officiating.   Interment to follow at Briansburg Cemetery.

Friends are encouraged to make memorial contributions in memory of Donald to Gospel Assembly Church, 2100 Ohio Street, Paducah, KY.  42003

Lindsey Funeral Home is taking care of all arrangements.

Online condolences may be left at www.lindseyfuneral.com