James Lee Hunt

James Lee "Jim" Hunt, age 87, of Sophia died Sunday, November 22, 2009 at Randolph Hospital in Asheboro.Mr. Hunt was born December 31, 1921 in Randleman, NC, the son of Henry Thomas and Nancy Rolena Frazier Hunt. He was an active member of Marlboro Friends Meeting and was retired from the US Army after 28 years, serving during World War II and Korea. He received the Bronze Star with an oak leaf cluster, the Army Commendation Medal with two oak leaf clusters, and the Purple Heart. After retirement, he was employed as a deputy with the Randolph County Sheriff's Department. He is survived by his wife of 67 years, Nancy Ellen Farlow Hunt, daughter: Nancy Ann Hunt Bostick, and her husband, Tommy of Midland, TX and Son: Tom Hunt of Nebo, NC, Granddaughter: Christy Muehlbrad and her husband, Scott of Midland, TX; Great Grandchildren, Regan and Hunter Muehlbrad.Graveside Services will be held Wednesday, November 25, 2009 at 4:00 PM Marlboro Friends Meeting Cemetery, 2668 Marlboro Church Rd., Sophia with Rev. John H. Sides and Rev. Bob Medford officiating. Military Honors will be provided by the Randolph County Honor Guard. The family will receive friends following the service at the Marlboro Friends Meeting Family Life Center.Memorials may be made to the Marlboro Friends Meeting Building Fund, 2668 Marllboro Church Rd., Sophia, NC 27350.Pugh Funeral Home in Randleman is in charge of arrangements.Online condolences may be made to the family at www.pughfuneralhome.com