James' life began April 29, 1954 in Watervliet.  He grew up in Watervliet, where he graduated high school in 1972.  After high school James enlisted in the United States Air Force where he proudly served his country in Desert Storm and the end of Vietnam.  James retired as Senior Master Sergeant after 24 years of service.  After retiring James worked with the Sherriff's Posse in Ft. Walton Beach Florida and then he drove school bus for White County School District in Tennessee. When he wasn't working you could find James on his Harley, he loved to jump on it and drive across the country.  He was an active member of St. Andrews Catholic Church in Sparta, Tennessee where he sang in the choir, was an usher, and was a Fourth Degree Knight.  James also enjoyed going to the shooting range, making his own bullets, playing Airforce games on the computer, reading and watching action movies, listening to ACDC, and enjoying a cold Budweiser on Friday night.

James' greatest joy was spending time with his loving family which includes: his son James (Lisa) Hunt of Cabot, AR; a daughter Michelle (Jordan) Rodarte of Copperas Cove, TX; three grandchildren James T. Hunt, Alexander Rodarte, and Anthony Rodarte; six siblings Lucinda (James) Hunt-Bos of Bloomingdale, Mary Wagner of Sequin, TX, Daniel (Sandra) Hunt of Grand Rapids, Donald Hunt of Watervliet, William (Erica) Hunt of Conway, AR, and Thomas Hunt of Watervliet; and many nieces and nephews.

James died Saturday, April 2, at Battle Creek Veterans Hospital.  He is preceded in death by his parents James and Joan Hunt, two brothers Michael and Joseph Hunt, two grandmothers Margaret Hunt and Marie Griese, grandfather Donald Hunt, brother-in-law Duane Wagner and a sister-in-law Beth HuntFriends may visit with James family Friday, April 8, from 7:00 to 9:00 PM at Hutchins Funeral Home in Watervliet, the Rosary will be recited at 8:30 PM and there will be a sharing of memories.  Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Saturday, April 9 at 11:00 AM at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Watervliet.  James will be cremated following mass.  There will be a motor cycle procession following mass before the luncheon for those wishing to join him on his last ride either by car or bike.  Memorial may be made to Battle Creek VA or Lewy Body Dementia Association.  You are invited to share a memory with James family at hutchinsfuneral.com