William E. Hunt, Jr.

William Everett Hunt, Jr., 92, of Asheboro, died Tuesday, May 20, 2025, at The Randolph Hospice House in Asheboro.

A celebration of life homegoing will be conducted at 10:00 a.m., Sunday, May 25, 2025, at Bethel Baptist Church, Asheboro, with Assistant Pastor Brian Cole, Rev. Claudie Harrison, and Rev. Barry Wall officiating. Burial will follow at New Hope Memorial Gardens.

Born in Farmer, NC on June 12, 1932, William was the son of the late William Everett Hunt and Claudia Trotter Hunt. He was the owner and operator of Seagrove Furniture. He was a member of Bethel Baptist Church, where he sang in the choir and served as a trustee. William served in the US Army during the Korean war. He enjoyed traveling to the beach and the mountains and he was especially proud of the trip he took to Israel. William loved his wife, family and his church.

In addition to his parents, William was preceded in death by his children, John Bradley Hunt, Lisa Darlene Hunt, William Randall "Randy" Hunt; nine brothers; and two sisters.

Surviving are his wife, Paulette Hunt of the home; daughter, Cathy Jackson and husband Eddie of Denton; son, Timothy Hunt of Asheboro; sister, Mary Ann Greene of Seagrove; grandchildren, Christina Evans and husband Joseph of Asheboro, Keith Jackson and wife Jody, Davin Jackson and wife Kathryn, Crosby Hunt and wife Kelsey, Tatum Hunt Cole and husband Elijah, Isabelle Hunt, Zebulun Hunt, Berkley Evans, Easton Evans, Braylin Evans, Everley Evans; and four great grandchildren.

The family will receive friends from 9:00 until 9:45 a.m., at the church prior to the service.

Memorials may be made to Bethel Baptist Church, 4836 Robbins Circle, Asheboro, NC 27205.