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Waylen Hunt

Aug 16th, 1969 - Jan 21st, 2025

 

There will be no services.

Private interment will take place in Rusk Cemetery.

 

      Waylen Ray Hunt, age 55, of Cisne, Illinois, passed away Tuesday morning, January 21, 2025, at his home.

      He was born August 16, 1969, in Flora, the son of Farrell Ray and Karen Sue (LaFever) Hunt.  He was united in marriage to Teresa Ann Hemphill on March 27, 1991, and together they have shared 33 years of wonderful memories.

      Waylen dedicated his time to Hamilton Repair and Jeff’s Automotive, helping Kim with various jobs.  He had a deep  appreciation for Chevy trucks and classic cars and was an avid enthusiast of classic rock music.

      He is survived by his wife: Teresa Hunt of Cisne; his children: Chris Hunt (Victoria Bates) of Effingham, Mercedes (Zach) Koester of Effingham, Dakota Hunt of Flora, and Coulten Hunt of Cisne; 3 grandchildren: Paisley Persinger of Effingham, Kolson Koester of Effingham, and Kayson Hunt of Flora; siblings: Wendy Neighbors of Vincennes, Indiana, Stacey Mays of Olney, Katie VonGunten of Tennessee, and Ethan Hunt of Flora; and many aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces, and nephews.

      He was preceded in death by his parents and a sister: Tammy Hunt.

      There will be no services.  Private interment will take place in Rusk Cemetery.  Arrangements are by Frank & Bright Funeral Home in Flora.  Memorial donations are suggested to assist the family with final expenses and these will be accepted through the funeral home.  Please make checks payable to Frank & Bright Funeral Home.  To share a condolence or memory, visit: www.frankandbright.com

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“Sis” Katie VonGunten

January 24th

I’m going to miss hearing you say “Sis what’s up” and giving me that silly side-eyed grin. I wish I had come up more often. I love you. Tell dad and Dale Earnhardt hi for me.

Ruth Hunt

January 25th

I'm thinking of you and holding you in my heart"I'm here for you.

Rodney E Mayberry

January 25th

So sorry to hear of his passing. We played softball when I was growing up and he was a good when we played. Always saying he was the next Ozzie Smith. He will be missed. God be with you all in this time of need.

Jeri Burks

January 26th

So sorry to hear this Waylon was a great amazing man he always brought a smile to everyone face no matter what he was going through he was always making others happy R.I.P. WAYLON YOU'RE DEFINITELY BE MISSED A LOT

Debbie King Casell

January 26th

Teresa, My condolences to you and your family.

Kim and Shari Hamilton

January 26th

We are so saddened by the passing of Waylon. He was a very loyal employee and will not only be missed by us but the many customers that stopped in daily and shared conversation with him.

Ronda (Aldridge) Campbell

January 26th

Sending hugs and prayers to you all. ❤️‍🩹🤍💙

 

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