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James “Jim” Arnold Hunt

June 29, 1966 ~ August 8, 2022

James "Jim" Arnold Hunt, age 56, passed away on Monday, August 8, 2022. Jim was born in Ohio on June 29, 1966. He was preceded in death by his father, Arnold Hunt. A man of great faith, Jim was a member of Fellowship Bible Church and loved his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. He owned and operated Jim Hunt Construction, LLC. Prior to going into business for himself, Jim worked as an IT professional operating his own computer business in addition to managing rental properties. He cherished spending time with his wife and children. A loving son, devoted husband, father, brother, and friend, Jim will be missed by all who knew him. Jim is survived by his wife, Sarah Rigsby Hunt; his children, Samantha Jackson and husband, R.J., Marley Hunt, and Blake Hunt; his mother, Dorothy Hunt; his sister, Sonia Burnett and husband, Curtis; and his niece, Jodi Burnett. A Celebration of Jim's Life will be held on Saturday, August 13, 2022, at 11:00 AM at St. Andrews Episcopal Church, 301 S. Circle Drive, Rocky Mount, NC 27804 with Father George Greer officiating. A visitation with the family will be on Friday, August 12, 2022, from 5:00 PM until 7:00 PM at Wheeler & Woodlief Funeral Home and Cremation Services. There has been an account set up for the childrens future education at GoFundMe, https://gofund.me/813531cc. Arrangements entrusted to Wheeler & Woodlief Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 1130 N. Winstead Avenue, Rocky Mount, NC 27804. You may share memories and condolences with the family by visiting www.wheelerwoodlief.com. Visitation Wheeler & Woodlief Funeral Home & Cremation Services 1130 N. Winstead Ave. Rocky Mount, NC 27804 ID ) ); ?>"> --> 252-451-8800 --> | Friday 8/12, 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm A visitation with the family will be on Friday, August 12, 2022, from 5:00 PM until 7:00 PM at Wheeler & Woodlief Funeral Home and Cremation Services. Service St. Andrew's Episcopal Church 301 S. Circle Drive Rocky Mount, NC 27804 ID ) ); ?>"> --> 252-443-2070 --> | Saturday 8/13, 11:00 am - 12:00 pm A Celebration of Jim's Life will be held on Saturday, August 13, 2022, at 11:00 AM at St. Andrews Episcopal Church, 301 S. Circle Drive, Rocky Mount, NC 27804 with Father George Greer officiating.

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  1. Sending our deepest sympathy to Sonia and all her extended families. May God give you peace and comfort in the days ahead. Jack and Patsy Mills

  2. Sending our deepest sympathy to Sonia and all her extended families. May God give you peace and comfort in the days ahead. Jack and Patsy Mills

  3. Wishing you peace to bring comfort, courage to face the days ahead and loving memories to forever hold in your hearts. We love you all. Gift Of Peace was purchased for the family of James Jim Hunt by Anonymous. Send Flowers

  4. We pray the love of God enfolds you during your journey through grief. Awe And Admiration was purchased for the family of James Jim Hunt by Aunt T & Uncle Herb. Send Flowers

  5. My thoughts and prayers are with everyone during this extremely difficult time. Tender Tribute was purchased for the family of James Jim Hunt by Lisa Hendrix. Send Flowers

  6. My sincere condolences to all of the the family. Jim was a bowler in his younger years in Moberly Mo. Saturday mornings was a a great time with Jim and Sonja. Many Prayers

  7. Loving you is easy, missing you is hard. I love you forever my baby boy. Love, Mom Beautiful in Blue was purchased for the family of James Jim Hunt by Anonymous. Send Flowers

  8. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Heavenly and Harmony was purchased for the family of James Jim Hunt by The Grover Family. Send Flowers

  9. With heartfelt condolences, I never knew you, but I always felt close to you. Sincerely. Judy. Lovely One Spathiphyllum Plant was purchased for the family of James Jim Hunt by .Judy Hunt Potosniak. Send Flowers A tree was also planted in memory of James Jim Hunt

  10. May you Rest In Peace my friend. You will be missed by your family and friends. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Butterfly Garden was purchased for the family of James Jim Hunt by Matt and Julie Martin. Send Flowers A tree was also planted in memory of James Jim Hunt

  11. Sonia & Family- Please accept our most heartfelt sympathies for your loss… Our thoughts are with you and your family during this difficult time. Gift Of Peace was purchased for the family of James Jim Hunt by CindyEJHollyJanJenJudyKellyMichelleMichelleStephWenAmy. Send Flowers A tree was also planted in memory of James Jim Hunt

  12. You will be forever in our hearts and greatly missed! Rest In Peace Jim Written in the Stars was purchased for the family of James Jim Hunt by Aunt PomPom and Chelli Hurt. Send Flowers

  13. We are thankful to have known Jim and he will truly be missed! Our thoughts and prayers are with your family during this difficult time. Rainbow Reflections Basket was purchased for the family of James Jim Hunt by Anonymous. Send Flowers

  14. My precious Jim, life will truly never be the same. I promise to raise our babies to love Jesus and to never forget you! I love you the most! Thinking of You was purchased for the family of James Jim Hunt by Anonymous. Send Flowers

  15. Please accept our most heartfelt sympathies for your loss… Our thoughts are with you and your family during this difficult time. Florist’s Choice Bouquet was purchased for the family of James Jim Hunt by Jonathon Nantz. Send Flowers

  16. Dearest Sarah, Blake, Marley and Family. Our deepest, heartfelt condolences are with you today and as you move forward. All our love, Dave & Susan Beautiful in Blue was purchased for the family of James Jim Hunt by Dave & Susan Rand. Send Flowers

  17. We send you thoughts of peace and courage to face the difficult days ahead. Small Garden Dish was purchased for the family of James Jim Hunt by Hope MorrisJacks Used Cars. Send Flowers A tree was also planted in memory of James Jim Hunt

  18. I knew and worked with Jim years ago. We hung out many times and he was a great guy and a hard worker. My deepest sympathies to your family. He will be missed.

  19. You were like a son to me. You are missed, I love you! Simply Elegant Spathiphyllum was purchased for the family of James Jim Hunt by Anonymous. Send Flowers

  20. The worlds BEST Daddy! Thank you for always being there, always putting us first, and working hard to give us everything we wanted! Love you more!143 Peaceful White Lilies Basket was purchased for the family of James Jim Hunt by Anonymous. Send Flowers


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