Conrad Hunt’s widow, Coretha (centre) is comforted by a family member during the funeralservice. At right is Hunt’s sister Charmlyn. (PHOTOS: LIONEL ROOKWOOD)
May 29, 2015
Conrad Hunt remembered as selfless gift from heaven
JAMAICA Observer Deputy Circulation Manager Conrad Hunt was a man who lived in service to his family, friends and community. Scores of those whom he so faithfully served were present at Glad Tidings Open Bible Church in Spanish Town to bid him goodbye yesterday morning.
It was a very sombre mood that was cast over the congregation. Many of its members were still in disbelief at his passing, as he was only 48 when he succumbed to prostate cancer recently.
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“He was the glue that held the family together,” said his cousin Vivienne. “He was very selfless, and was always thoughtful of others.”
His widow, Coretha Cox-Hunt, was too overcome by emotion to speak, and asked a friend to read the remembrance on her behalf. Nonetheless, her undying love for her husband was carried across the church. She remembered him as “the most loving and caring person I have ever met”.
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His colleagues from Sun Island Jamaica, where he worked as a sales representative and assistant supervisor for over 20 years, shared similar sentiments about “Paul”, as he was affectionately called. They described him as “a gift from heaven. His purpose was to make us understand what friendship, joy and love were all about, and he did that.”
Another former co-worker described him as a true gentleman, who was always respectful and pleasant to everyone with whom he came in contact.
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They gave a tribute in the form of a song that reminded his tearful family that God’s strength is perfect, when our strength is gone.
Jamaica Observer employees also paid tribute in song with Amazing Grace, which provided solace for the bereaved family and friends. They urged the family to remain strong, saying God only takes His best servants from Earth to become angels.
In the eulogy, which was read by Hunt’s sister, Charmlyn, he was remembered as a simple man who made his mark on the world, not by elaborate acts, but through small gestures that made a difference.
Residents of Morris Meadows, where Hunt lived, referred to him as a community organiser and mobiliser. He loved children and would never hurt or abuse one, they said.
Officiating minister Elder Grayson McPherson used his sermon to assure Hunt’s loved ones that he was in a better place. The minister said he was confident that Hunt died in Christ, as he had lived with Christ, especially since his baptism last year.
McPherson invited the family to lean on Jesus in their time of mourning, and to live, love and toil like Hunt did.
In addition to his widow, Hunt is survived by four brothers, three sisters, his son Tyrese and daughter Trisha.
Members of Conrad Hunt’s family, including his daughter, Trisha (secondleft), listen to the sermon during his funeral service yesterday.
Conrad Hunt’s sister Charmlyn (centre) gets support as she delivers the eulogy.
Pallbearers take the casket with the body of Jamaica ObserverDeputy Circulation Manager Conrad Hunt from Glad TidingsOpen Bible Church after the funeral service yesterday morning.
Cedric Mullings pays tribute in song to his friend Conrad Hunt.
