Obituaries, Feb. 23, 2023
Ronald W. Hunt
Ronald W. Hunt, 74, Kokomo, passed away at his home with his family by his side Sunday, February 19, 2023. He was born January 15, 1949 in Kokomo to Robert Wayne and Marianna (Ragan) Hunt Ewing. He met Cleta Edlin at Ozark Christian College, and they were married on November 30, 1968 in Louisville, KY.
Ron worked for Delco Electronics where he served as union committeeman for second and third shifts. He also founded Gold Fever, selling jewelry at Delco, and that business thrives after 37 years. Always the entrepreneur, Ron went on to own multiple other businesses.
He is survived by his wife, Cleta Hunt; children Jason Troy Hunt and Lesley-Anne Louise (Michael) Cannon; grandchildren, Aleysha Cannon, Makya Cannon, Siciley-Anne Cannon, Madison Cannon, Damir Cannon, and Sophia Hunt; great-grandchildren, Booker Murphy and Kouvr Murphy; sister, Bobetta Hunt; half-brother, Robert Hunt Jr; half-sister, Cynthia Hunt.
He was preceded in death by his parents and sister, Diana Willis.
Ron will be cremated with a graveside service to take place in Kokomo Memorial Park Cemetery at a later date. Shirley & Stout Funeral Home & Crematory is assisting the family with arrangements. Messages of condolence may be left at www.shirleyandstout.com.