Travis Donald Hunt, 39 of Taylorville, died on Saturday, Aug. 1, 2020, in his home.
Visitation will be held on Wednesday, Aug. 5, from 4 to 7 p.m. at McClure Funeral Home in Taylorville. A service of remembrance will begin at 7 p.m. Due to the pandemic, only 50 visitors will be allowed in the building at a time and masks are encouraged, as well as casual attire. A private family graveside inurnment will take place at Oak Hill Cemetery in Taylorville.
Mr. Hunt was born on July 26, 1981, in Taylorville, the son of Dennis D. and Kathleen M. (Murray) Hunt. He married Melissa Kretzer on Oct. 5, 2013, in Kincaid, and she survives.
He attended St. Mary’s Catholic School, graduated from Taylorville High School, and attended Lincoln Land Community College. He worked several jobs throughout his life including the Pawnee Food Center, Cowell Tree Service, Tullis Excavating and most recently Urban Rental Company.
Known as a genuinely happy person who never knew a stranger, he lived an active life, enjoying bowling, snow skiing, snowmobiling, riding his bike, playing cards, and even tried skydiving. He loved to be outdoors, no matter if he was throwing bags or playing mud volleyball with his team, the Cadillac Shirley’s. For many years he co-hosted the Hunt Mud Volleyball Tournament.
He was also artistic, and enjoyed painting and had a knack for turning junk into art. He had a love for music, not only listening, but also playing. He taught himself how to play the electric bass and enjoyed taking part in open-mic nights.
Traveling was another one of his passions. He spent time traveling all around the world, including a backpacking trip through Europe. He lived a life full of peace, love, and joy and will be dearly missed by his large family and countless friends.
In addition to his wife, he is survived by his father, Dennis Hunt (companion Gloria McClard) of Stonington; siblings, Tom (Anita) Hunt of Taylorville, Kim (Frank) Herkert of Morrisonville, Tim (Kristin) Hunt of Taylorville, Tyler (Betsy) Hunt of Edinburg, Todd Hunt of Owaneco and Kristin (Jeremy) Stanton of Taylorville; mother-in-law and father-in-law, Sue and Patrick Kretzer of Taylorville; brother-in-law, Eric (Nicole) Kretzer of Seattle, WA; numerous nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, and cousins; and his beloved Mastiff: Ringo .
In addition to his mother, he was preceded in death by grandparents, William and Mary Murray, and Steven and Evelyn Hunt; aunt, Carolyn Brusca; and uncles, Jim Murray, Bob Sinnard, and Don Hunt.
Memorials may be made to St. Mary’s Catholic School or the Dinner Seasoned with Love organization
Online condolences may be left at www.mcclurefuneralhome.com
