Roger Hunt, age 76, passed away on Wednesday, September 25, 2024 at Golden Valley Memorial Hospital in Clinton, Missouri.
Roger Strieby Hunt was born on December 7, 1947 in Butler, Missouri to Arthur Strieby Hunt and Nell (Wolfe) Hunt. Roger graduated from Ballard High School “University of Ballard”. He was drafted into the U.S. Army in January of 1968. Roger lived in Clinton and the surrounding areas all his life. He married his wife Susan on June 5, 1999. They enjoyed spending time together and going on trips to Branson to see the shows.
Roger enjoyed spending time outdoors fishing and camping with his son Travis. He also enjoyed gardening, water skiing, and had a love for golf. You would see Roger at Square 109 every morning for breakfast, where he would visit his friends and catch up on the news.
He is preceded in death by his parents, grandparents, his sister Jane Swisegood, his nephew Troy Swisegood, and his brothers-in-law, Tom Taylor and Martin Key.
Survivors include his wife Sue of the home, his son Travis (Heather) Hunt, son Jason DeVore, and daughter Allison DeVore, 4 grandchildren: Dr. Jake Boan, Sarena Hunt, Josh (Brooke) Hunt, and Audrianna DeVore, one great grandchild, Asher Hunt, also his sister Judy Taylor and numerous nieces, nephews, and friends.
Funeral services were held September 30, 2024 at the Vansant-Mills Chapel, Clinton with Rev. David Mills officiating. The casket bearers were Bill Jolley, Dale Lawler, Phil Seider, Ron Howard and JR Scranton. Dr. Brian Bellamy and George Hess were honorary bearers. Interment followed in Johnstown Cemetery, Johnstown, MO. Military honors were under the direction of VFW Post 1894 and the US Army.
Services were under the direction of Vansant-Mills Funeral Home of Clinton, MO.
