Preston Hunt, Jr.

Preston Eugene Hunt, Jr., 81, of Farmington passed away August 6, 2020. He was born April 12, 1939 in St. Louis. He proudly served his country in the United States Army. Preston was employed with the St. Francois County Sheriff’s Department as a Deputy for 23 years. He enjoyed working in his yard and spending time with his family.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Preston E. Hunt, Sr. and Laura Mae (Coleman) Hunt; one nephew, Mark Pogue.

Preston is survived by his loving wife, Linda (Scott) Hunt; two children, Brian (Jaque) Hunt and Diane Waller (John Pinkerton); four grandchildren, T.J. Waller, Josh Hunt, Bethany Hunt, Austin Hunt; one sister, Ellen (Gary) Counts; one brother, Royce (Barbara) Hunt. Several nieces and nephews also survive.

Visitation will be Monday, August 10, 2020 from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM at the C.Z. Boyer & Son Funeral Home – Taylor Chapel in Farmington. Service will be held Tuesday at 10:00 AM at the C.Z. Boyer & Son – Taylor Chapel with Rev. Ken Simpson officiating. Interment will follow at Chestnut Ridge Cemetery. Memorials may be made to The BackStoppers, Inc. or Chestnut Ridge Cemetery.