Charles Dewitt Hunt, entered fully into the presence of his Lord and Savior on Wednesday, September 9, 2026 at the age of 77, following a long illness.

Born on December 2, 1948 in Louisianna, until his death, Charles will be remembered for his love of Christ, family, music and his law enforcement career.

Charles was a former member of the Gospel Tabernacle in Hinton, WV, and currently was a member of First Baptist Church in Beaver, WV, where he served as a Chaplain and Trustee. “C.D.” served in the United States Army as a member of the 75th Ranger Regiment Company “M”, as Team Leader of the 71st Long Range Reconnaissance Team that patrolled into enemy held territory in Vietnam. He was awarded the Combat Infantry Badge and Purple Heart in 1968-1969. He also served in the Air National Guard and the National Guard as a Parachute Special Forces and in Maps and Flight Combat.

His career in Law Enforcement for 28 years was with the St. Albans, WV Police Department, the Kanawha County Sheriff’s Department, and the Marmet, WV Police Department. But perhaps he was best known as Corporal Hunt of the Department of Natural Resources for 20 years, where he served as a member of the State Honor Guard, a Federal Boat Inspector, a Pilot and Aviation Inspector, but especially as a DNR Officer in Summers County, and in the Bluestone Dam area, where he retired in 2004.

In 2011 he earned his degree from the School of Christian Studies, and served as Chaplain with the Raleigh County Federal Order of Police and the Combat Veterans Motorcycle Association. He then became a member of Iron Pigs New River Chapter, and served as their Chaplain, where every Iron Pig Member became his brother. He was a Lifetime Member of the Vietnam Veterans of America, and the American Legion.

Charles was preceded in death by his father, Warren Hunt, and his mother Helen Louise Hunt, both of Putnam County, WV; a sister Vicki Cramer; a brother Mike Whitehead; by his special friend, Danny Hiser.

Charles is survived by his wife, golf and motorcycle buddy, Margaret Louise Hunt; son Warren Hunt and his wife Dee of St. Albans, WV; Daughters Charlene Hunt of Hurricane, WV, and Ginger Hunt of Charleston, WV; bonus daughter Wendy Ward of White Oak; WV; four sisters, Peggy Williams of Oklahoma, Becky Swift and Connie White of St. Albans, WV; 8 grandchildren and four great grandchildren; his sister-in-law Barbara Painter and her husband Tom; special niece Ka Fortner and husband Jason and their son Auston. The family extends special thanks to Rita Holliday, for her help and care given to Charles during his illness.

A Celebration of His Life will be held at the Amos E. Quesenberry Peace Chapel of Rose and Quesenberry Funeral Home in Beckley, WV on Monday, September 14, 2026 at 2:00 PM, with Rev. Steve Mooney and Rev. Johnny Walker officiating. Entombment will follow at Sunset Memorial Park Mausoleum in Beckley, WV. Friends may visit with the family from noon until service time on Monday at the funeral home. 

Military Honors will be provided by the Department of Natural Resources Honor Guard. Members of the Iron Pigs and DNR Officers will serve as pallbearers. 

In lieu of flowers, please consider making a donation to First Baptist Church in Beaver, WV, or to Hospice of Southern WV in memory of Charles Hunt.

Psalm 116:15 Precious in the sight of the Lord is the death of his saints.

Private online condolences and other expressions of sympathy may be directed to the family via our guestbook at www.roseandquesenberry.net. 

Arrangements are by Rose and Quesenberry Funeral Home, 1901 South Kanawha Street, Beckley, WV.