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Billy D. Hunt, 80, passed away on February 5, 2008 in Albuquerque, NM where he had lived since 1963. He was born on July 22, 1927 in South Bend, TX to Robert E. Lee and Kathryn Elizabeth Hunt. He worked for Geophysical Service Inc. upon graduating from the University of Oklahoma in the Class of 1952 with a Bachelor of Science in Geology. While working in Artesia, NM he meet Nellie Lee Lewis and they were married on January 3, 1953 in Roswell, NM. Bill and Nell traveled throughout the western states and to Peru and Brazil in their early years of marriage until they moved to Albuquerque. Upon moving to Albuquerque he worked in the flooring and lighting business and then opened his own business, The House of Light, in Rio Rancho in 1972. Bill always had a love for skeet shooting. He spent almost every weekend at the Sandia Skeet Club where he taught his son, daughter and later his grandchildren how to shoot. He was always well known for his patience while teaching newcomers the art of skeet shooting. After retiring Bill purchased a motorhome and would travel to many shooting competitions throughout the United States. His wife Nellie preceded him in death in 2003. He is survived by his son, John Robert Hunt and Karen McKinley; his daughter, Kathryn Elaine Guffey and husband, Bruce; his grandchildren, Justin Robert Hunt, Jennifer Renee (Hunt) Merrill and husband, Greg, and Jason Randall Hunt; great-grandson, Ethan Cole Merrill; and sister-in-law, Thelma J. Lewis. The family wishes to thank the many caregivers at Sunrise Assisted Living and Montebello that cared for Bill in his final years. In lieu of flowers the family request that memorial contributions be made to the charity of your choice. Cremation has taken place and a memorial service will be held at a later date in Artesia, NM where Bill will be laid to rest next to his wife of fifty years.
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