Frank & Bright Funeral Home
Waylen Hunt
Aug 16th, 1969 - Jan 21st, 2025Waylen Ray Hunt, age 55, of Cisne, Illinois, passed away Tuesday morning, January 21, 2025, at his home.
He was born August 16, 1969, in Flora, the son of Farrell Ray and Karen Sue (LaFever) Hunt. He was united in marriage to Teresa Ann Hemphill on March 27, 1991, and together they have shared 33 years of wonderful memories.
Waylen dedicated his time to Hamilton Repair and Jeff’s Automotive, helping Kim with various jobs. He had a deep appreciation for Chevy trucks and classic cars and was an avid enthusiast of classic rock music.
He is survived by his wife: Teresa Hunt of Cisne; his children: Chris Hunt (Victoria Bates) of Effingham, Mercedes (Zach) Koester of Effingham, Dakota Hunt of Flora, and Coulten Hunt of Cisne; 3 grandchildren: Paisley Persinger of Effingham, Kolson Koester of Effingham, and Kayson Hunt of Flora; siblings: Wendy Neighbors of Vincennes, Indiana, Stacey Mays of Olney, Katie VonGunten of Tennessee, and Ethan Hunt of Flora; and many aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces, and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents and a sister: Tammy Hunt.
There will be no services. Private interment will take place in Rusk Cemetery. Arrangements are by Frank & Bright Funeral Home in Flora. Memorial donations are suggested to assist the family with final expenses and these will be accepted through the funeral home. Please make checks payable to Frank & Bright Funeral Home. To share a condolence or memory, visit: www.frankandbright.com