Herman Terry Hunt

Herman Terry (Running Deer) Hunt of Sunset Beach, NC and Centreville, MD passed away on January 26, 2021 at his daughter's home in Centreville, MD after a 1-year battle with Lung Cancer. He was 84. Born on September 28, 1936 in Lumberton, NC, he was the son of the late Robert Arley Hunt and Myrtle Chavis Hunt. Myrtle later remarried Jordan Maynor who was always referred to as Grandaddy. He played a great part in raising Herman. All parents were Lumbee Indian from Robeson County, NC. Herman was Lumbee Indian and took pride in his heritage. He attended Pow-Wow's regularly, participated in tribal programs, and served on the Board of Directors at the American Indian Center in Baltimore City Maryland. Herman was such an advocate for the Lumbee Tribe he even participated in fighting off the KKK at the Battle of Hayes Pond in 1958. Herman received his Bachelor's Degree in Biology with a minor in Social Studies from UNC Pembroke and obtained a Master’s Degree in Environmental Science at Tuskegee University. Herman also spent some time working on a Doctorate at American University where the research thesis was the effect carcinogens had on farmers. Herman was a skilled carpenter, but always felt it was his calling to educate others. For 41 years Herman molded the minds of generations. Herman began his teaching at Piney Grove at Lumberton, NC and retired his career at Dundalk Senior High School in Baltimore County. It was not uncommon for Herman to be referred to as “the coolest teacher” by students and educators. Herman had a thirst for life. Often participating in anything outdoors. Some of the activities included canoeing, camping, hiking, fishing, hunting, and tennis. Herman played tennis 3x a week until he was 83 years old. He always had a fishing pole nearby just in case he stumbled on a pond that was calling his name, always catching, and releasing. The greatest hobby Herman had was family. He adored his grandchildren, his children, but most importantly the love of his life; Janice Ann Hunt. If it were not for his wife, he would have never found his car keys and his pants would have been on backwards his entire life. Herman met Janice in 1953. Janice’s father (John Jennings) and Eli Chavis Jr (Uncle Deuce) introduced the two. The two of them ended up getting married in 1960 in Ellicott City, MD. They were the truest definition of soul mates. They made up for each other's flaws and grew more in love as every day passed. Their 61-year anniversary would have been 01/30/2021. Janice whispered to Herman on 01/26/2021 that their anniversary was today. He had held on for his soul mate and took his final breath. Herman was a man of faith and gave his life to Jesus when he was a teenager. He lived his life for others, always putting their needs ahead of his own. Whether it was picking up a hitch hiker or giving someone money. He could and would, talk to anyone he encountered. So much so, the family had to think twice about bringing him to grocery stores. Grabbing a loaf of bread would turn into an hour conversation with strangers. In the end, Herman was constantly surrounded by his grandchildren, children, brothers, family, friends, and his bride. He spoke about what a good life he had and how he had no regrets. Only worrying if his wife and family would be okay. The family, reassuring him they would be, Herman was at peace. Herman is survived by his wife Janice Jennings Hunt of Sunset Beach, NC; sons Tony Hunt (Kathy Scott); Duane Hunt; daughter Tao Keller; grandchildren; Chelsea; Colby (Alex); Chase; Canyon; Chloe; Seth; adopted family; Spencer Coogle; Joey Steele; Brooke Mcgrath; great grandchild Jaxx; daughter in-law Beverly Hunt and brothers Craven Hunt and Glenn Maynor. He was predeceased by two brothers Woodrow Maynor and Leon Maynor. A visitation will be held on Saturday, January 30, 2021 from 2-4 pm at the Fellows, Helfenbein & Newnam Funeral Home, P.A. in Centreville, MD. A second visitation will be held on (Feb 4) at (1-2p.m.) at Revels Funeral Home in Lumberton, NC. A burial in Burnt Swamp Cemetery will follow. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Compass Regional Hospice in Centreville, MD.

Herman Terry Hunt

September 28, 1936 - January 26, 2021