Vernon Carlton Hunt, 85, devoted father, husband, brother and grandfather, died peacefully at home on December 23, 2023, surrounded by his family.  He was born June 2, 1938, in Stacyville, the son of Charles and Letha (Shaw) Hunt.  He graduated from Sherman High School in 1957.

Vernon was a US Army veteran and worked as a reserve officer for Bucksport Police Department in the early 1960’s. He began his career as a well-respected insurance agent in the mid 1970’s.  When he retired, he took up his woodworking hobby and made his children and family numerous handmade gifts. Also during retirement, he worked part-time for Affiliated Healthcare and Uniship.

He loved ministering to people in song.  He spent many years with his guitar singing gospel songs that he loved so much, and leading worship service in church.  God was the head of his household and Vern led his children by example. Vernon enjoyed his many years of volunteer work for the Salvation Army and being outdoors, taking family trips, and telling jokes and old stories to anyone who would listen!

He is survived by his loving wife of 18 years, Joann Hunt of St. Petersburg, FL; one son, Scott Hunt and wife Michelle of Bucksport; three daughters, Pamela Carter and husband, Melvin of Bucksport, Paulette Saunders and husband, Rusty of Bucksport and Susan Carson and husband, Jon of Orrington; five grandchildren, Jayson Grindle, Alex Chaffee, Emily Hunt, Katelin Saunders and Abigail Hunt; three stepchildren, Laurie and Darrell Ross of Hermon, Tammy Treadwell and Jason Clark of Florida, Dawn  and Daniel Gagnon of Alaska; many step-grand and great grandchildren; one brother, Paul Hunt and his wife, Mary, of Bucksport, two sisters, Sandra Ackley and husband, Richard, of Kissimmee, FL, Sherry Snyder and husband, Henry, of North Conway, NH, and a special friend of many years, Lance Bird of Florida. He was predeceased by his parents; his sister, Justine Jeskey; brother, Walter Hunt; an infant twin sister and another infant sister; and his loving wife of 44 years, Janice (Powers) Hunt.

Family and friends may visit 4 – 6 PM Wednesday, Jan. 3, 2024 at Kiley & Foley Funeral Service, 299 Union St., Bangor where a service honoring Vernon’s life will be held 11 AM Thursday, Jan. 4, 2024. Burial will be private. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Salvation Army, 65 S. Park St. Bangor, ME 0440. Messages and memories of Vernon may be share with his family on the tribute wall of kileyandfoley.com.