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Tony Ray Hunt, 61, of Morganton, NC, passed away Thursday, September 17, 2026.
Born in Burke County, NC on March 4, 1965, he was the son of the late Pedro “Tilo” Hunt and Edna Yount Hunt.
Tony enjoyed watching the Dukes of Hazard and the Golden Girls. He loved hats, and he had hats from everyone and every place he’d visit. Tony also loved music and dancing, eating cake and ice cream, and making people laugh. He was the life of the room and was loved by everyone.
Those left to cherish his memory include his brothers, David Hunt, Donald Hunt, and Bob Hunt; nieces and nephews, Cindy Foster, Scott Hunt, Elizabeth Fisher, Preston Hunt, Steven Hunt, Sherry Hunt, Donna Brackett, Wendy Phillips, Brandy Fox, Sandy McNeilly, and Jordan Hunt; and numerous extended family members.
The family will receive friends from 2 to 3 p.m., Wednesday, September 23, 2026 at Praise Assembly of God. The graveside service will follow at 4 p.m. at Golden Valley Church Cemetery in Bostic with Rev. Kevin Crawford officiating.
The family would like to give thanks to his daycare, Dream Connections. Also, Lisa and Victor Puckett and her family provided Tony with amazing opportunities and care over the last ten years following the death of his mother..
Sossoman Funeral Home and Crematory Center is assisting the family with the arrangements.
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Tony was the definition of outgoing. His love for dancing and simply having fun will forever be remembered. As one of his CNAs at UNC, he was the life of the party on our unit for.
Loved Tony and his contagious smile!
God bless you Tony Hunt! You helped me drive the big red van for Burke Opp, maybe 40 years ago. My passenger side driver on the way home! You did love your dancing fun time everyone had on Fridays. RIP
Tony was a very special person. I served as his guardian from 2022 through the end of 2025 with the Arc of NC. I'm saddened he is gone but I hope that he is with all those he loved and loved him that passed prior to him. The world is a little darker with his passing. I know he was very well cared for in the home with Lisa in the last part of his life. I'm sure he'll be missed deeply.
My thoughts and prayers are with all of the family. Tony was so precious and always making you laugh. Always had you a big hug. He will be missed by all that knew him.
Tony was a sweet heart I took care of him at Dream Connections He sure could make you laugh he sure will be missed by alot of people Tony we love you
Ohh I'm so sorry to hear about Tony passing I pray God keep his family in his arms during this trying time I have not seen Tony in many years but I remember him coming with Pedro to cut trees down across the Rd and he wanted to play red rover the hole time he was so sweet again sorry for your loss
We will never forget Tony. The times we spent with him at Pete and Pats out in the pool. He brought joy to our days. Tony loved unconditionally and he always brought a smile to our faces. RIP sweet Tony until we meet again. We are praying for his family during this difficult time. Harvey and Melody Chapman
Tony was such a joy to be around, loved everyone and we all loved him. He will be so missed. To his family so sorry for your loss. I sure am going to miss all the sweet hugs he gave to me.