Jerry D. Hunt Sr, of Lake Placid, Florida, passed from this earth on Thursday, April 2, 2020, due to complications from COVID-19. Jerry was born in Springfield, Ohio on October 9, 1937. He was able to travel the world while enlisted in the U.S. Air Force. He met his bride in the Philippines and started a family. After 26 years in the service, he retired as Master Sergeant in Oklahoma City. Here, he began his career with The National Weather Service from which he retired after 20 years. He had a love for knowledge, music and technology.  He joined 2 Big Band style orchestras and played the clarinet and saxophone. He battled and defeated cancer. He loved adventure and was always heard saying "... you can't live in what if's".  Jerry is survived by his wife, of almost 56 years, Rosita Hunt; 3 children and their spouses - Lisa Dunsmore, Linda & Kevin Orr, Jerry Hunt Jr & Sabrina; 6 grandchildren with their spouses and 5 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents: George Hunt and Catherine Burns. He will be laid to rest at Lakeview Memorial Gardens in Avon Park, Florida, on Monday, April 6, 2020, at 12:30 p.m.

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