Tony Hunt

ZALMA, Mo. -- Tony Hunt, 82, of Zalma passed away Friday, Nov. 5, 2010, at his daughter's residence in Glenallen, Mo.

He was born March 1, 1928, at Biehle, Mo., son of August J. and Alice McCormick. He and Betty C. Choate were married Sept. 24, 1949, and she passed away in November 1981.

He was a retired high lift operator for Riverside West, managed Arrowhead Camp Ground, was a member of the Red Star Baptist Church in Cape Girardeau, and attended the Old Trace Creek Baptist Church.

Mr. Hunt served his country proudly during the Korean War in the U.S. Army.

Survivors include one son, Tony (Bobbie) Hunt of Hillsboro, Mo.; one daughter, Sharon (Rich) Winder of Glenallen; one sister, Leona Choate of St. Peters; five grandchildren; four stepgrandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents, two brothers, one sister and two grandchildren.

Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. Monday at Liley Funeral in Marble Hill, Mo.

Funeral service will be at noon Tuesday at the funeral home chapel, with the Rev. Jimmy Bone officiating.

Burial will be in the Cape County Memorial Park Cemetery in Cape Girardeau.