Gaylord Hunt

Gaylord Ralph Hunt, born on March 11, 1933, in Greenville, Pennsylvania, died peacefully in the early morning of July 24, 2024, preceded by his beloved wife Shirley as well as his beloved grandson Hunter Dalton. He leaves behind a younger brother Clayre Mook his wife Mary Beth along with four daughters and their husbands: Sherry and Joe Riner, Debbie and Randy Dalton, Margie and Rick Hamilton, and Robin and Doug Holt. Grandchildren and great grandchildren include Jordan Riner and his wife Amber and their daughters Hagen & Hunter; Yorke Dalton; Tracy Hamilton and her husband Andy Sherrer, Courtney Hopkins and her daughters Anna Blair and Ava Lyn; Maggie Waters and her husband Brandon and their son Wyatt.

Gaylord retired from the U.S. Army in 1971 after 20 years, serving in the Korea and Vietnam wars, earning the Bronze Star for Heroism. Gaylord was perhaps best known for his prolific fundraising for a variety of charities, including the Shriners Hospital for Crippled Children, the Masonic Children’s Home of Georgia, and the Wounded Warriors Project to name a few. When individuals and businesses saw Gaylord coming, they knew for certain they were going to need their wallet, their checkbook, or both.

Gaylord was an active member of Wesley United Methodist Church, a Past Master of Fleming Masonic Lodge #718 F & AM, a member of the Augusta Shrine Alee Temple, the Augusta Scottish Right Temple, Past Worthy Patron of Alice Warren Eastern Star Chapter 483, President of Forest Hills, Goshen and Point South’s Golf Associations, as well as a member of the VFW and American Legion.

One of Gaylord’s favorite times of each year was Masters week; for 25 years he served as the head Gallery Official on Hole # 3. He built a wealth of life-long friendships during his time at the Masters Tournament.

Gaylord and Shirley loved to travel inside and outside the U.S. visiting wonderful family and friends. Gaylord loved the Lord, cherished his wife, his family, and his friends. He was a living testament of a life well lived--abounding in love and service.

A funeral service will be held on Saturday, July 27, 2024, at 11:00 A.M. at Wesley United Methodist Church. The family will receive friends from 10:00 until 11:00 A.M. at the church. 

In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to the following not-for-profit organizations: thehdlife.org or Shriners Hospital for Crippled Children.