Derek J. Hunt
March 16, 1976 – September 12, 2026
A Celebration of Life will be held on Monday, September 14, 2026, at 6:30 p.m. at New Community Church, 502 N. Main St., Lawton. Friends may call on the family one hour prior to the service at the church beginning at 5:30 p.m. Memorial Contributions may be made to Celebrate Recovery at New Community Church or at First Church House of God, in c/o the funeral home.
Obituary
Derek James Hunt age 50 of Paw Paw passed away early Saturday morning, September 12, 2026. Derek was born in Kalamazoo on March 16, 1976, the son of David Anthony and Marlene Joyce (Guikema) Hunt Sr. On July 1, 2026, he married Alisha K. Parish who survives him. Derek was a tree farmer and loved his work. He was a generous person and quick to love and be kind to others. He loved Jesus and wanted others to know Him. Besides his wife, Derek is survived by his son, Derek James Hunt, Jr.; his mother, Marlene Hunt; siblings, David (Karma) Hunt, Jr., Esther (Bruce) Tesar, Donald (Karen) Hunt, Ruth (Mark) Babel, Daen Tyler; several nieces and nephews; and countless friends. Derek was preceded in death by his father.
Love you my brother.rih,truly my best friend ever.
We knew Derek through his Sister Ruth who told us about him and we followed his journey with prayers for his healing and God’s will. Our prayers are now for the comfort and peace of his precious family …..
I am so sorry for your loss. If you need anything please contact me at 269-744-5664
The McGuire family is very sorry for the loss of our good friend Derek. It was an honor to know him and work with him over the past 35 years. We will miss him and he will be remembered by us as a hard working honest person who valued friendship! God bless him!
Derek, you were always straight up. Always willing to do for others. Hardest working man ever. I always appreciated the fact you loved my cole slaw and asked for it at every family event. I always thought of you as family and always will. Your family is in my heart and on my mind.
To Marlene, Alisha Derek & Family,
Love and Prayers Jackie,
Alistair ( Hazel), John ( Anna), Olive ( Andy), Stephen (Ann).
Derek always make us feel welcome when we visited and made time for us. He will be missed.
Ive met him a few times when I was a kid. He had something about him that was comforting. Wish I knew him more. His brother Don went to the same Christian school I went to. He was much older than me but he was kind enough to still acknowledge me and be caring. Sad to lose someone still young with kids. My condolences to family and friends.
I am so sorry. DJ, and Mrs. Hunt, if I can help in any way, please let me know. I still just can’t believe it.