Larry Edward Hunt

Larry Edward Hunt passed away peacefully in his home on Monday, May 25, 2026 at the age of 82. He was born in Arab, AL to Haskell and Roberta Hunt on September 7, 1943. Through his father’s service in the U.S. Army, Larry’s family moved frequently to different places including Germany and a multitude of U.S. states. He began the first grade at Arab, attended several different schools in the years following and did not return to Arab until his senior year of high school. That year he met his wife and love of his life, Barbara Ann Almond. They were happily married for almost 62 years and would have celebrated their anniversary this July. Together they built a life filled with love, perseverance, and unwavering support for one another through every season of life. After graduating high school, he went to work on Redstone Arsenal where he worked at the Army Hospital. He then attended night school to receive his Bachelors in Business Administration from Athens State and started a job in logistics on Redstone Arsenal. He also served in the United States Army National Guard and the United States Air Force Reserve. He retired from civil service after almost 25 years and went on to operate several successful businesses, most notably Midas Burger and Fort Arabian Surplus in Arab. Among the many things he will be remembered for was his gift for storytelling. He could captivate a room with stories from years gone by, memories from work and family life, or humorous moments told in only the way he could. He used this gift to write and publish seven books. His stories carried wisdom, laughter, and love, and they will continue to live on through those who loved him. Larry was a devoted husband, proud father, loving grandfather, respected businessman, published author, veteran, and loyal friend. He lived a life rooted in hard work, compassion, faith, and dedication to the people he loved most. His steady presence, generous spirit, and sense of humor left a lasting impression on everyone fortunate enough to know him. He was preceded in death by his father, Haskell Edward Hunt, his mother, Roberta Leak Hunt, his brothers-in-law, James Earl Brown, Herman James “Jimmy” Almond, Charles Lee Almond and sister-in-law, Betty Sue Graves. He is survived by his wife Barbara Almond Hunt, his daughter Kristy Hunt Thomas (Mike), grandchildren Payton and Livie Thomas, sister Diane Hunt Brown, brother-in-law Rayburn Graves, and sisters-in-law, Kay Ransom Almond and Sue Stricklin Almond. Serving as Pallbearers are Mike Thomas, Payton Thomas, Randy Lands, Brian Cleland, Brad Cleland and Terry Julian. Larry’s legacy will live on in the memories shared, the lessons he taught, and the stories that will continue to be told for generations to come. Though he may no longer walk beside us, his love, guidance, and memory will remain in our hearts forever. The Celebration of Life will be Sunday, May 31st, 2026 at Arab Memorial Chapel. The family, friends and guests will gather between 1:00pm – 3:00pm to visit, reminisce, acknowledge and honor Larry. The funeral service will follow at 3:00pm. Burial at New Brashiers Chapel Cemetery. Arab Heritage Memorial Chapel is honored to assist the family with the arrangements.

Larry Edward Hunt

September 7, 1943 - May 25, 2026