Christopher "Chris" Dale Hunt

Chris passed away suddenly Saturday evening March 21, 2015 at McLaren Bay Region at the age of 43 years. He was born October 10, 1971 in Bay City and has resided in Bay County all of his life. He graduated from Bay City Western High School in 1989 and was currently employed at Causley Trucking Co. as a truck driver, a career that he loved. Even though his work kept him busy, Chris participated within his community in numerous ways, as a member and officer of the Auburn Walleye Club and as hockey coach for the Bay County Hockey program where he met so many people. Chris was an avid sports fan, he enjoyed football, hockey, golf and playing horseshoes. An avid outdoorsman through and through, he enjoyed various outdoor activities and the time that he spent camping, hunting and fishing. He had a great love for helping others, was an outstanding husband and father and he especially cherished the time he spent with his wife Michelle, his son Brandon, his family and friends. All who knew Chris Hunt would agree that he was one of the nicest guys around. He was more than willing to work hard, yet he took the time to enjoy life along the way, making memories with the ones he loved most. An extraordinary man to know and love, he will be deeply missed but never forgotten. On August 20, 1994 he married the love of his life, his wife of twenty years the former Michelle Lynn LaLonde at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Auburn and she survives his passing. Besides his wife he left behind one son; Brandon Christopher Hunt at home, his father and mother; Dale and Diane (Marciniak) Hunt of Kawkawlin, two sisters; Tammie Hunt of Bay City and Lori Hunt of Kawkawlin. He is also survived by his father-in-law and mother-in-law; Fabian and Diane LaLonde, sister-in-law and brother-in-law; Shelly and Tom Lickman all of Coleman, grandmother-in-law; Faye Revord, two special nephews; Adam and C.J. Barton, his godfather; Mike Switala, very special cousin and best friend; Duane Switala, special friend to Chris and Michelle; Kristal Goetz and his aunts, uncles, cousins and many special friends. Chris was preceded in death by his grandparents; Dorothy and Sherman Hunt and Genevieve (Jean) and Leo Marciniak and his Godmother; Arlene Wegener. The Funeral Service will take place Saturday, March 28, 2015 at 10:00 a.m. at St. Gabriel Parish East Campus - St. Joseph Church, 84 W. Midland Road Auburn, Michigan. Officiating will be Rev. Fr. Thomas E. Sutton with the interment following in Floral Gardens Cemetery. The family will be present at the Gephart Funeral Home, Inc. to receive visitors on Friday from 2:00 to 8:00 p.m. A Celebration of Chris's Life and a Time of Sharing will take place Friday evening at 7:00 p.m. Chris will be taken to the church on Saturday to lie in state from 9:00 a.m. and until the time of service. In lieu of flowers memorial cards for the "Wishes of the Family" for a memorial to be established at a later time in his memory.