The Herald Democrat
September 3-4, 2008

Sherman - Cleo T. Hunt, 84, went to be with the Lord on September 1, 2008, after complications from heart surgery.  Services were held at Dannel Funeral Home Wednesday morning, September 3, 2008 with Bros. Danny Woods and Randy Harper officiating.  Interment followed at Cedarlawn Memorial Park.
Cleo was born in Sturgis, Mississippi on October 27, 1923, daughter of John and Pauline Woodson Templeton.  She married Climmie "Buddy" Hunt in 1942.
Cleo was a lifelong Southern Baptist who loved the Lord and the people around her.  She loved to travel, having spent 27 years as an Air Force wife, traveling the world.  She served as a community service volunteer on many of the bases and was always ready to help anyone in need.  After retiring from the Air Force, Cleo and Buddy gave freely of their time and efforts to Campers on Mission and Volunteer Christian Builders, volunteer organizations that traveled all over the U.S. helping repair and build churches.  Prior to moving back to Sherman, the Hunts lived in Bossier City, Louisiana, where they were longtime members of Bellaire Baptist Church.
A devoted Christian wife, mother and grandmother, great-grandmother and friend, Cleo loved flowers and life itself.
Preceded in death by her parents, Cleo is survived by her husband of 66 years, Climmie "Buddy" Hunt of Sherman; son, John E. Hunt, Sr. and wife, Donnelle, of Sherman; sister, Vivian Coleman and husband, Alvin, of Ackerman, Mississippi.  Also grandchildren, Amanda Williams and husband, Craig, of Denison; John E. Hunt, Jr. and Ramona, of Sherman; and Emily Thompson and husband, Michael, of Tom Bean; great-grandchildren, Ryan and Tyler Williams of Denison; nephew, David Coleman and wife, Diane, and children, Christi and Christopher, of Ridgeland, Mississippi; and nephew, Ed Coleman of Memphis, Tennessee.
Pallbearers were John E. Hunt, Jr., David Coleman, Ed Coleman, Chris Coleman, Michael Thomson, Craig Williams, and Don Dazenko.
Memorials may be made to the American Heart Association, P.O. Box 841123, Dallas, Texas,  75284-1125.


Climmie E. "Buddy" Hunt, 94, went to be with his Lord on Thursday, June 11, 2015.
He was born October 14, 1920 in Sturgis, Mississippi, son of Climmie and Jody Hunt.
He joined the Civilian Conservation Corps after high school, t hen joined the U.S. Army Air Corps at the onset of World War II.  He served in the U.S. Air Force for more than 27 years, retiring as Chief Master Sergeant.  He was a veteran of World War II, Korean War, Cold War and Vietnam War.
Buddy married Cleo Templeton in 1942.  They were married 66 years before her passing in 2008.
He was a man who believed in helping others.  In many ways he epitomized the Alan Jackson song, "Small Town Southern Man."  He loved his God, stood for his country, and he loved his family.
A carpenter by trade, like his father before him, he and Cleo joined two Baptist building groups after retirement from the Air Force and traveled extensively helping churches construct new buildings or additions.
He was a lifelong Southern Baptist and a member of West Sherman Baptist Church.  He was a member of Travis Masonic Lodge, a Mason for over 65 years, the Scottish Rite and a Shriner.
He loved flowers and watching birds and was an avid fisherman.
Buddy Hunt was a member of the Great Generation and believed in God, Duty, Honor, Country and Family.  His word was his bond.
He was preceded in death by his parents; 4 brothers; 2 sisters; and his wife.
He is survived by his son, John Hunt and wife, Donnelle, of Tom Bean, Texas; granddaughter, Amy Hunt-Williams and husband, Craig, of Denison, Texas; grandson, John Hunt, Jr. and wife, Ramona, of Sherman, Texas; Emily Thompson and husband, Michael, of Tom Bean, Texas; 2 great-grandsons, Ryan and Tyler Williams, of Denison; sister-in-law, Vivian Coleman and husband, Alvin, of Ackerman, Mississippi; nephews, David Coleman and wife, Dianne, of Brandon, Mississippi; and Ed Coleman, of Memphis, Tennessee; step-great-grandson, Jordan Sellers, of Plano; step-great-granddaughter, Falon Myrick and husband, Jake and their daughters, Sydney and Kaleigh, of Tom Bean;  numerous other nieces and nephews, along with a great many friends.
Funeral services were scheduled for Monday morning, June 14, at Dannel Funeral Home.  Rev. Danny Wood officiated. 
Serving as pallbearers were members of the United States Air Force Honor Guard.  Honorary pallbearers were John E. Hunt, Sr., John E.  Hunt, Jr., Craig Williams, Ryan Williams, Tyler Williams, and Michael Thompson.
Interment - along with Masonic Rites and full military honors - were in Cedarlawn Memorial Park immediately following the service.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial donations to the American Heart Association.