Henry Hobson Hunt lll's Obituary
Henry Hobson Hunt, III age 93 of Lewes, DE passed away peacefully at home on Monday, December 11, 2023. He was born on May 6, 1930, in Little Rock, AR, son of the late Henry Hobson Jr. and Margaret (Ream) Hunt.
After graduation, Mr. Hunt answered the call to serve his country and proudly served in the US Marines Corp. Following his honorable discharge, his path would lead him to a career in aviation, first as a crop duster and then as a pilot for aeronautic navigation equipment sales. Mr. Hunt had a passion for airplanes and, later in life, he focused his impressive talents on building airplanes and rebuilding several pipe organs. He also had a love for music and played many instruments, and sang in choruses and barbershop quartets.
Mr. Hunt resided in St. Croix for many years. He and his second wife, Frances E. Tobin, resided in St Croix and then Lewes, DE, while spending summers in Westerly, RI. His presence will be dearly missed by all who knew and loved him.
Mr. Hunt is survived by his wife, Frances E. Tobin; his 6 stepchildren; his 9 step grandchildren; his 20 step great grandchildren; and his 10 step great great grandchildren. He is predeceased by his first wife, Charlotte (Barfield) Hunt.
A Celebration of Life will be held on Thursday December 21, 2023 at 10:00 AM at The Moorings at Lewes, 17028 Cadbury Circle, Lewes, DE.
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