Cary Ross Hunt

Surrounded by his wife and daughters, Cary Ross Hunt, the beloved patriarch of our family, passed away on May 2, 2024. A legend in his own right, ‘Boss Ross’ answered to many names but his favorites were ‘Honey’, ‘Daddy’ and ‘Papa’. He is survived by his devoted wife, Susan Siggins Hunt, daughters Robin (Ronnie) Moczygemba, Erin Walker & Keri Hunt and his grandchildren Arwen (Patrick) O’Connell, Emil Moczygemba, Rose Moczygemba, CJ Walker & Emma Walker. He also leaves behind a sister, Diana Bayer and brother, Curtis (Dotty) Hunt plus many treasured in-laws, nieces and nephews. Welcoming him into heaven are his parents, Curtis ‘Boogie’ and Emma ‘Dorthie’ Hunt, sisters Betty Satterwhite & Twila Brosig and son-in-law, Greg Walker. His story began on July 16, 1950, when Ross was born in San Antonio, Texas. The middle child of 5, Ross attended East Central High School and in 1966 met the love of his life, Susan Siggins. From that moment on Ross and Susan were inseparable, marrying in 1969. That same year Ross enlisted in the US Navy and he, his new bride and their soon-to-arrive first born moved to Camp LeJeune, North Carolina. Christmas was special that year as they welcomed their baby girl Robin in December of ‘69. In 1972 Ross was deployed to Okinawa, Japan where he served on several ships as a hospital corpsman. He returned to his wife and daughter, now stationed in Corpus Christi, Texas, in ‘73. The family grew when a second daughter, Erin, was born in ‘74 and the following year Ross completed his military service. In 1977 their youngest daughter, Keri, arrived and the little family was now complete. Born into a long line of masonry contractors, Ross joined the family trade and worked with his father before starting his own business in 1984. One of his most proudest accomplishments was his work on the preservation of the Alamo, a monument that was near and dear to this Texan’s heart. In 1984 Ross entered into a contract with the National Park Service to preserve Fort Monroe in Hampton, Virginia. Ross and family relocated ‘up north’ and with the help of his brother-in-law, Stephen Siggins, and his trusty crew they restored the famous fort, returning home to Texas the following year. Impressed with his knowledge of historic structures and the work he’d done for them, the National Park Service recruited Ross to start their new preservation program a few years later. As a Historic Preservationist, Ross traveled throughout the country working on historic preservation projects, oftentimes with his family in tow. For over 10 years Ross worked with the NPS on many famous historic buildings. He restored them all, from smaller projects in Natchez, MS and Plains, GA to the larger, prestigious restorations of the San Antonio Missions, the Washington Monument in DC and beautiful Fort Jefferson in Key West, Florida. Ross was an integral part of preserving the physical history of many beloved landmarks of the Southeast. Ross spent his final years in Mobile, AL, where he and Susan moved in 2006. Ross was thrilled to retire in 2016 and was blessed to spend his golden years with the love of his life watching Braves games, cooking his famous chili and doting on his 5 grandchildren. The hole in our family’s heart is immeasurable, but that is to be expected when the love for the person missing is just that, immeasurable. We love you, Ross, and you will be with us always. A celebration of life, complete with full Military honors, will be held at 11am this Saturday, May 11th at Serenity Event Center (8691 Old Pascagoula Rd, Theodore, AL 36582). Bring your wonderful memories & stories to help us celebrate this remarkable man. In lieu of flowers please consider a donation to The PACT Theatre Company Foundation (www.thepactmobile.com/giving) or to the charity of your choice.

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Cary Ross Hunt

July 16, 1950 - May 2, 2024