Teddy

Hunt

Teddy Ray Hunt, Sr, passed away at Archbold Memorial Hospital on November 4, 2025. He was born on March 8th, 1936 to the late Homer Edward Hunt and Eunice Josephine Abney.

Ray Hunt was a self-described "Jack of all trades," with a work ethic and perseverance that's second to none. He grew up as a sharecropper, then left home to serve his country in the Army and later Air Force. He served on the police force in Coolidge and Thomasville, GA, worked in construction, and drove a semi truck. He was best known as the founder of Boston Church of God, which he built from the ground up and where he served as the pastor for over 25 years.

He is survived by his wife of 63 years, Betty J. Hunt; daughters, Ingelise Long (Dexter) and Meghan Hickey (David); grandchildren, Tyler Long (Rebekah), Kyle Long (Heather), and Willow Lodge; great-grandchildren, Garrett, Perry, Griffyn, Lynleigh, and Kassidy Long; brother, Billy Joe Hunt (Marie); sisters, Dean Morgan, and Diane Cochran (Bill); and his lifelong best friend, C.T. Tabor (Faye).

In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by several beloved siblings; his son, Teddy Ray Hunt, Jr.; and his grandson, Jared Lee Long.

The family will receive friends on Saturday – November 8th  from 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm at Whiddon-Shiver Funeral Home in Thomasville, GA. Private interment will be at Lebanon Cemetery in Pavo, Georgia. The family respectfully asks that no flowers be sent.