Cloyce G. Hunt

HAMILTON – Cloyce G. Hunt, 89, of Hamilton passed away Wednesday, April 23, 2025 at his home of natural causes.  He was born January 11, 1936 in Circle Back, TX the son of Buford and Ruth Hunt. Cloyce grew up on a farm and graduated from Muleshoe High School in 1955.  After high school, he enlisted into the U.S. Navy and was stationed aboard the U.S.S. Comstock.  After Cloyce was honorably discharged in 1958 he returned to the farm and raised cotton and maize. Cloyce married Clo Ann White on December 5, 1959 and together they moved to Hamilton in April of 1966.  He began his career as a Packer with the U.S. Forest Service and remained there until his retirement in 1990. Cloyce was preceded in death by his wife, Clo Ann Hunt; and his brother, Robert Hunt.  He is survived by 2 children, Darrell Hunt and wife Summer of Hamilton and Darla Hohman and husband Mike of Clarkston, WA; his twin sister, Joyce Hunter of Muleshoe, TX; 2 granddaughters, Tina Sperry and partner Casey Genoway of Clarkston, WA and Tara Thornock and husband Donnie of Boise, ID; 10 great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. A Celebration of Life will be held later this summer in Clarkston, WA.  The family suggests that memorials be made in Cloyce’s name to Gideon Bibles (PO Box 140800 Nashville, TN 37214-0800) or to the charity of the donor’s choice.    Condolences may be left for the family at www.dalyleachchapel.com.