Jeffery Alan Hunt, 65, of Burlington, died, Sunday, October 6,2024. He was born in Iowa City on September 12, 1959 to Ruby Louise Nevins.
He attended schools in Ottumwa and served in the United States Army. He worked as a press operator and fabricator at Gregory Manufacturing, then at ESCP Corp in Mediapolis before retiring. Jeff enjoyed going to Farney’s to visit with friends; mushroom hunting; fishing; and going to the cabin with his Uncle Lonnie.
Survivors include his brother Jason Scott of Batavia; aunts, Connie Jones of New London, Shirley Hobbs of Ottumwa, Dee Gannon of Springfield, Missouri and Debbie Finney of Bella Vista, Arkansas; uncles Ronald and Greg; many cousins; and a host of friends. He was preceded in death by his mother Ruby; Grandmother Mary who was very important in his life; and uncles, Lonnie, Jim, Fred and Lester.
According to his wishes, his body has been cremated and a Celebration of Life will be held at 1:00 pm, Saturday, October 12th at the McElhinny House, 300 N. Court, Fairfield. Elliott Chapel, New London is assisting the family and online condolences may be left at www.elliottfuneralchapel.com.