Jerry Dean Hunt

Jerry Dean Hunt, 81, of Springdale, Ark., departed this life on Friday, July 22, 2022. He was born August 6, 1940 in Homer, Mich., to Donald and Leitah Hunt. Jerry retired from Eaton Corporation of Marshall, Mich., after 31 years of service. He was an avid hunter and fisherman. He and Mary moved to Bentonville, Ark., after Jerry's retirement in 1997. Jerry was raised in a family of nine children of which two survive him: a brother, Joe Hunt of Ann Arbor, Mich., and sister, Carolyn Brott of Battle Creek, Mich. Jerry married Mary Meza on May 6, 1961, together they raised two wonderful children, Dean (Cindy) Hunt of Bentonville and Robin (Oscar) Slaton of Springdale. He had three loving grandchildren, Stacey (Jason) Kaundart, Kristy (Jack ) Branscum and Senica Slaton; as well as six great-grandchildren. There will be no formal services at this time. Online condolences may be made to www.beardsfuneralchapel.com.