Gary Chester Hunt, 77, of Winfield, Kansas, passed away Tuesday evening, May 15, 2018 at William Newton Hospital.

Born April 25, 1941 in El Dorado, Kansas, he was the son of Chester Lawrence "Chet" and Alta "Earlene" (Blaine) Hunt. He was raised and received his early education in El Dorado and Sedan and attended high school in Geuda Springs. He graduated from Geuda Springs High School in 1959.

As a young man, Gary worked for various farmers during the summers, helped the janitor at the high school and drove a school bus. He later worked for Geuda Springs Feed Mill and Texaco Service Station in Pawhuska, Oklahoma. In the early 1960's he began working for John Morrell Meat Packing Plant in Arkansas City where he remained for over 20 years.

He was united in marriage to Sheryl Ann "Termite" Renner on February 26, 1990 in Winfield, Kansas. The couple made their home in Winfield and Gary worked for Haslouer Pulled Herford Ranch in Cedar Vale. He then worked for Schuster's Lawn and Garden before becoming an Assistant Manager at Home Lumber in Winfield. He retired from Home Lumber in 2005.

He was a member of AFL-CIO Meat Packers Union, the NRA, Bass Masters North American Fishing Club and Good Sam Camping Club. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, working in the yard and just being outdoors.

His family includes his wife Sheryl Hunt of Winfield; his son Michael Allen Hunt and wife, Jackie of Arkansas City; his brother Randy Craig Hunt and wife, Mary Lou of Pawhuska, OK; his sister Janie Johnson and husband, Roger of Bixby, OK; his three grandchildren, Candace Hendricks and husband, Chris of Durant, OK, Chet Hunt and wife, Amy of Chanute, and Kasha Savage and husband, Levi of Arkansas City; and his four great grandchildren, Jaren Hendricks, Bailey Hendricks, Hunter Hendricks, and Greyson Hunt and one on the way.

Gary was preceded in death by his parents.

Graveside memorial services will be held Saturday, May 19, 2018 at 3:00 P.M. at the Moline Cemetery in Moline, Kansas. A visitation will take place at Miles Funeral Service in Winfield on Friday evening from 5 to 7. The family will greet visitors during this time.

In lieu of flowers the family suggest memorials in Gary's name for the William Newton Healthcare Foundation. Contributions may be made through the funeral home.