Pink Hunt Obituary in Shelby at Enloe Mortuary

Obituary For Pink Hunt

Mr. Pink Lee Hunt, Jr., 79, of Shelby, NC left his earthly life on Thursday, November 4, 2021, at Novant Presbyterian Hospital in Charlotte, NC. He was born on September 8, 1942, in Cleveland County, NC to the late Pink Lee Hunt and Edna Lattimore Hunt. He married Pearline Padgett, the love of his life, at the age of 19 on July 7, 1962. This union was blessed with three beautiful daughters.

Mr. Hunt faithfully served on the deacon board, usher board, and male choir at Ellis Chapel Baptist Church for over 20 years. He previously attended Antioch Missionary Baptist Church as a deacon and Eskridge Grove Baptist Church. In addition to putting God first in his life, Mr. Hunt’s family was always his top priority. He retired from PPG/Azdel in 2005, where he worked as a Maintenance Technician for 40 years.

Those left to cherish the memories and continue the legacy of Deacon Pink Lee Hunt, Jr.: his loving wife and soulmate of 59 years, Pearline Padgett Hunt; two daughters, Darlene Hunt Mitchell (Sean) of Acworth, GA, and Mechelle Hunt Bennett (Jerry) of Charlotte, NC; one son-in-law, Calbert Vernard Downs of Greensboro, NC; five grandchildren: Calbert Vernard Downs II of Greensboro, NC; Lance Brandon Downs of Durham, NC; Sean Alexander Mitchell of Acworth, GA; Alexis Hunter Mitchell of Charlotte, NC; and Jerry Bennett III of Charlotte, NC. One great-granddaughter Ezra Randi Downs of Greensboro, NC. One brother, William J. Hunt of Englewood, NJ, and one sister, Maggree Hunt of Shelby, NC, and a host of other relatives and friends.

Funeral services for Mr. Hunt will be held on Thursday, November 11, 2021 at 2:00 PM at Ellis Chapel Baptist Church in Patterson Springs, NC. Burial will take place at the church cemetery. The family will receive friends from 1:00 PM until 2:00 PM at the church on Thursday and at the home, 2322 Mason St. in Shelby from 1:00 PM until 6:00 PM Tuesday and Wednesday.

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I made a mistake and put the wrong name ,because I meant to had said Mr Pink Hunt instead of Mr Pink bell. I am truly sorry for the mistake. James Stowe

To the family of Mr Pink Hunt: Pearline I am very sorry to hear that your love one have passed. May the Lord comfort you all during these days of Grief. James Stowe

To the family of Mr Pink bell: Pearline I am very sorry to hear that your love one have passed. May the Lord comfort you all during these days of Grief. James Stowe

My condolences to the family of my childhood friend and neighbor Pink Hunt. I have fund memories of the Hunt Boys and my brothers with their BB guns and their dogs. May he rest in eternal peace. Sincerely, Piccola Etchison

I AM SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS..ENJOYED WORKING WITH PINK AT ADZEL FOR 17 YEARS........STEVE WALKER

To aunt Pearline, we are so sorry for your loss. Uncle Pink will always have a special place in our hearts. John Glover, Carolyn Patterson and Peggy Mosteller. ( Chinetta children) Praying for you and the family.

My prayers to my family 🙏🙏🙏. May God give my auntie Pearline and her family strength and comfort doing this time of sadness. I have so many fun memories of my uncle Pink, it would take more than this to express my feelings. My thoughts are so deep and I learn a lot from Uncle. Uncle Pink was a second father to me and I truly will missed him deeply. Rest In Peace ☮️ Uncle. I luv you. Niece, Jackie

The Class of " 1961 "

It gives me the honor to speak in behalf of Pink Hunt Class-Mates from Douglas High School of Lawndale, NC. We are indeed so very sorry of the family loss. We pray that God will be with this family to comfort them and give them strength to look to Him.

To Jay, Mechelle and JB, II, there are no words that can express our heartfelt condolences on the loss of your father-in-law, father and grandfather. "Only people who are capable of loving strongly can also suffer great sorrow, but this same necessity of loving serves to counteract their grief and heals them." - Leo Tolstoy – All our love, My Brother's Keeper (MBK)