Jerry Allen Hunt

ORLANDO - October 13th, 1947 - May 14th, 2023

Despite a hard-fought battle with cancer, Jerry Hunt of Orlando, FL, passed away in his home on May 14, 2023. His spirit will live on through his family and the many lives he has touched.

He was the son of Raymond and Mildred (Keller) Hunt and was born in Columbus, OH on October 13, 1947. He graduated from Grove City HS in 1965 and served in the Air Force.

Jerry married Carol Ann Espenchied on August 16, 1975 in Dover, OH. He was an avid golfer, bowler, fisherman, and “World Champion” card player. “Jerbear” had a zest for life and filled every room with laughter and heartfelt stories.

He was a successful businessman serving over 36 years with Roadway Express and a well respected realtor for over ten. Jerry was instrumental in building the Amspirit network in SW Columbus and volunteered countless hours with Meals On Wheels, Charity Newsies and the Grove City Noon Lions Club. He was also a member of St. John’s Lutheran Church in Grove City, OH.

Jerry is survived by his wife of 48 years, Carol Espenchied; children: Michael (Christina) Hunt of Kenton, OH, CJ (Laura) Hunt of Bowling Green, KY, Allison (Jason) Asa of Orlando, FL, and Kara (Mark) Liu of Claremont, CA; and 13 grandchildren; brother Robert (Jeannette) Sennett of Grove City, OH, sister Sandra Nelson of Alva, FL, and brother Tom (Judy) Hunt of Grove City, OH. He was preceded in death by his parents.

Services and a celebration of life will be held in Ohio at a later date. Memorial donations can be made to the Grove City Noon Lions Club.