Johne Harrison Hunt, age 77, passed away peacefully January 10, 2025, in Texarkana, Texas with his devoted sister at his bedside.  Born January 29, 1947, to Harold D. Hunt Sr. and Lela Bessie Hunt, Johne was an avid stamp and coin collector since childhood.  He had a great love of reading, history and finance.  He also was a competitive chess player.  Johne loved people and never met a stranger.   There was no such thing as a quick trip to the store for him.  He made friends wherever he went.  He was much loved for the great stories he told and for the financial advice he shared.  He was a dedicated Buckeye football fan.

Johne was a disabled Viet Nam Navy veteran who received his Bachelor's degree from The Ohio State University and his Master's degree from St. Francis University.  He retired from the Federal Bureau of Prisons in 2005.

Johne was preceded in death by his parents.  He will be sadly missed by his brother, Harold "Butch" Hunt Jr.; sister, Myrna Gaye Bowler (John); nephews, Scott Hunt and Adam Hunt (Laura); niece, April Gaye Sayar (Salem), CJ and several great nieces and great nephews.

The family wishes to thank special friends Bobby and Sylvia Nelson, his caregivers Maggie, CeCe, Tina, Karla, Tammie and Hospice of Texarkana for their loving care.

A private graveside service was held at Wilson Cemetery in Newark, Ohio with military honors offered by the Licking County Veterans Alliance.  A Celebration of Life luncheon will be held at a later date in Texarkana, Texas.

In lieu of flowers please consider a donation to St. Jude's Children's Hospital or Tunnel to Towers in Johne's memory.