Obituaries: Stewart Hunt, 1966, Winn Parish, LA
Submitted by Greggory E. Davies, 120 Ted Price Lane, Winnfield, LA 71483
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From:  April 14, 1966 Winn Parish Enterprise News-American

Stewart Hunt, 71, Is Buried In Ruston April 14

Stewart Hunt, 71, former resident of Winnfield, died in Ruston April 13.  He
was the husband of the former Lucille Long, younger sister of the late
Governors Huey and Earl Long.  Last rites were in Ruston Thursday.

Mr. Hunt was the son of John S. and Mattie Stewart Hunt, who lived in 
Winnfield many years.  His father was partner with O. E. Hodge in the 
operation of the Sulphur Timber Co. here and another large operation at Hodge
during the first decade of the present century.

While residents here, the Hunt family's home was on the site where Southern
Funeral Home now stands.

The family was active in organizing the Presbyterian Church here and donated
the site where the building and parsonage stand.

Mr. Hunt is survived by his wife and one son, John S. Hunt, Public Service
Commissioner, and one brother, Alex Hunt.