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Jack Hunt (politician)

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Jack Hunt
Jack Hunt
Member of the North Carolina House of Representatives
In office
1973–1995
Personal details
BornNovember 27, 1922
Lattimore, North Carolina
DiedMay 27, 2020
Political partyDemocratic Party
SpouseRuby Hunt

John Jackson Hunt (November 27, 1922 – May 27, 2020) was an American politician who served as a member of the North Carolina House of Representatives from 1973 to 1995.[1][2][3]

Background

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Hunt was born in Lattimore, North Carolina, he was the fourth and last child of Robert Lee and Alma (née Harrill) Hunt. He graduated from Lattimore High school in 1939. He served in the United States Army from 1943 to 1948 and from 1950 to 1952 and was commissioned a major. He graduated with a bachelor's degree from Wake Forest University in 1943 and with a degree in dentistry from Emory University in 1948. He was a dentist, a farmer, and a building materials supplier. Hunt was a Democrat.[4]

References

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  1. ^ "Obituary for Jack Hunt at CECIL M. BURTON FUNERAL HOME and CREMATORY". www.cecilmburtonfuneralhome.com.
  2. ^ "Hunt School of Nursing established through generous donation". Shelby Shopper. July 16, 2014.
  3. ^ "Where are Ruby and Jack Hunt when we need them?". www.ncspin.com.
  4. ^ 'North Carolina Manual 1991-1992,' Rufus L. Edmisten-North Carolina Secretary of State, Julie W. Snee-editor, Raleigh, North Carolina, Biographical Sketch of John Jackson Hunt, pg. 381