Estill Reynolds Hunt

June 26, 1933 - November 5, 2017

Estill Reynolds Hunt, 84, went to be with the Lord on Sunday November 5, 2017. He was the son of the late Amos Hunt and Ruth Conyers Hunt. Estill was born in Nicholas County on June 26, 1933. He graduated from Carlisle High School and served his country two and a half years during the Korean War. After returning, he attended vocational school on the G I bill, where he studied electronics. He operated his own television business until he started working at the Lexington Army Depot. After retiring from the Army Depot he continued to farm for several years. Estill was a member of the Carlisle Christian Church and also attended the Pleasant Ridge Church in later years. Estill is survived by his wife, Betty Jo Blake Hunt of 61 years, four children; a daughter, Carol Hunt McCord, Ewing, Ky, three sons; John Wesley ( Nicki) Hunt, Ruddles Mill, Ky, Timothy Conway Hunt, Carlisle, Ky and Nathan Alan Hunt, Mt. Sterling, Ky, a sister, Leola Crawford, Lexington, Ky, a brother, Kenneth “Jack” Hunt, Carlisle, Ky and several nieces, nephews and great-grandchildren. He is also survived by special friends, Tommy Gillispie and Julian Hammonds. He was preceded in death by brothers; Gaylord Hunt, Ray Hunt and Clay Hunt. Funeral services will be held at 1 pm Thursday November 9, 2017 at Carlisle-Clark Funeral Home with Bro. Steve Smith, Bro. Dean Brewer and Reverend Julian Hammonds officiating with burial following in the Carlisle Cemetery. Visitation Wednesday 5 – 8 pm. Pallbearers are his grandsons, Daniel McCord, Adam McCord, Josh Hunt, Kyle Hunt, Wesley Hunt and John Hunt. Honorary bearers are; Dennis Hunt, Larry Hunt, Julian Hammonds, Tommy Gillispie and David Hunt. In lieu of flowers, contributions suggested to Hospice of Hope, the Carlisle Christian Church or The Pleasant Ridge Christian Church, Ewing, Ky. Carlisle-Clark Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.