of Little Rock, AR

September 30, 1936 - March 12, 2023

Carl Arthur ''Artie'' Hunt, 86, of Little Rock, peacefully left his Earthly family to join his Heavenly family on Sunday, March 12, 2023, entering his Heavenly home where he will worship the God he loved forever and ever.

Artie was born September 30, 1936 in Pine Bluff.

Survivors are his wife of 65 years, Martha ''Mott'' Hunt and three sons, Scott, Brian and Todd and four beloved Grandchildren; Cannon, Tessa, Leo and Cooper.

He was predeceased by his parents Victor and Rosa Hunt and four siblings; Jo (Steele), John (Pat), Ava Nelle O'Bryan (Gordon) and Billy (Eva).

Surviving siblings are Vicky Foti, Charlene Yarbrough (Norris) and David (Beegee) with no shortage of beloved nieces, nephews, extended family and cherished friends.

Artie graduated from Pine Bluff High in 1954. He excelled in athletics and achieved many honors including First Team All State Football and Golden Gloves Boxing Champion. Other interests were public speaking and poetry composition. He was a math whiz and showed strong leadership abilities early in life.

He attended U of A in Fayetteville, graduating in 1959 with High Honors. In 1960 he received his MBA and soon after became a CPA. After college he became Professor of Accounting at LRU (now UALR) then business executive in Nashville, Birmingham and Little Rock, eventually starting his own family business, working there until retirement.

A devoted husband, father, grandfather and friend, Artie's greatest lifelong passion was being an evangelical Christian, wearing many hats in his work for the lord, this included bible teaching (adults throughout the early years) and was ''Mr. Artie'' to his beloved fourth graders at Bible Church until his health declined.

Highpoints of his life from 2000-2010 were frequent mission trips to Myanmar (Burma) where he was instrumental in the development of Myanmar Bible Seminary and a water treatment plant. He established relationships with pastors and laypeople alike, providing encouragement and sound teaching.

Memorial service will be at The Bible Church of Little Rock, 19111 Cantrell Rd. on Saturday, April 8 at 10:00 AM

In lieu of flowers, please send donations to The Bible Church of Little Rock.

An extended obituary will be posted at a later date.

Obituary Provided By:
Roller-Chenal Funeral Home
13801 Chenal Parkway
Little Rock, AR  72211
www.rollerfuneralhomes.com