BERNARD ELDEN HUNT, JR., 61, of Follansbee, WV, passed away suddenly on Sunday, September 24, 2023 at his residence. Bernard was born on December 23, 1961 in Beech Bottom, WV. He was the son of Bernard Elden Hunt Sr. and the late Vivian Marie (Wilson) Hunt. Bernard worked as an artificial breeder for Myers Dairy Farm in Union Grove, NC and many other places including Mammoth Plastics, Tire American and in the steel mill. He was raised in the Castleman’s Run United Methodist Church. In addition to his mother, Bernard was preceded in death by his wife, Jeannette Dorena (Hartman) Hunt and a son, Brad Mack Hunt. In addition to his father, Bernard is survived by his three children, Cassie Hunt of Wellsburg, Eric Hunt and his fiancé, Lindsey Blake of Florida, and Shelly Hunt Barnhart and her husband, Rodney of Steubenville, OH; 10 grandchildren; two great grandchildren; five siblings: Tina Waterhouse and her husband, Bruce, Tammy Gear, Sandy Miller and her husband, Dean, Carolin Roxby, and James Hunt and his companion, Michelle; and several nieces and nephews. Family and friends were received on Thursday, September 28, 2023 until the time of the funeral service at Chambers Funeral Home, Wellsburg. Interment followed at Kadesh Chapel Cemetery, Beech Bottom. Condolences, photos and stories may be viewed or added at www.chambersandjames.com.

