Rev. Richard Eugene Hunt of Marietta, Georgia, went to his heavenly home December 3, 2019. He was surrounded by his family singing his favorite hymns.

Hunt was born March 9, 1939 in Columbus, Georgia. He graduated from the University of Georgia in 1962 and from Columbia Theological Seminary in 1965. He served churches in South Carolina, Alabama, and Georgia. He was a retired Presbyterian Church in America pastor who was actively involved in Grace Covenant PCA in Dallas, Georgia. Hunt was also among the 30 men considered the founders of the denomination.

He is survived by his wife of 56 years, Susan, and children Kathryn Barriault, Richie Hunt (Shannon), Laurin Coley (Scott), and 13 grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his granddaughter Annie Grace Barriault.

There will be a private burial for the family at Midway Cemetery. The celebration of the power of the gospel in Gene’s life will be Friday, December 6, at 10:30 a.m., at Grace Covenant Presbyterian Church, 1032 Macland Road, Dallas, Georgia 30132. The family will receive friends following the service.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Grace Covenant Church and sent to the above address, or online at www.gracecovenantpca.com/online-giving, or to the PCA Committee on Discipleship Ministries. Donations should include Gene’s name in the memo line.