Clinton James Hunt was born December 27, 1976 in San Diego, California to Ruby and Collis Hunt, Sr. Surrounded by his older siblings, Collis, jr., and La Shawn, he grew up in a home filled with endless amounts of love and affection. At an early age, he was baptized at Greater Life Baptist Church under the leadership of the late Pastor Willie E. Manley. Clint spent his youth playing many different sports. He truly was an all-around athlete. He was known to be the youngest on the team, but he grew faster than anyone else. Because of this, Clint played with the older kids. Even early on, He was a gentle giant. When it became time to focus on his passions, football was his calling. Graduating from Abraham Lincoln High School in 1994, Clint’s collegiate career would begin at San Diego Mesa College. He went on to earn a scholarship to play at Rutgers University where he earned a Bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice.
In 1995, Clint would find his heart and soul in Lindsey Mosby. Their love story is one that extends throughout the next three decades. With a relationship spanning twenty-nine years and a marriage of twenty-four, the love and commitment these two shared would produce two children, Clinton Il and Xavier. Clint was a focused and devoted husband and father. In 2017, Clint was promoted to PopPop with the introduction of grand-daughters, Jayden and Sophie.
The love and lessons he provided, greatly surpass the amount of time we shared.
As we remember Clint, we think about his infectious laugh, his fighting spirit, and love for his family and friends. Heaven gained one amazing angel in this beloved husband, brother, son, grandfather, and the best dad ever.
Clint was preceded in death by his mother, Ruby Hunt; paternal grandparents, Demps and Velma Hunt; and maternal grandfather, Limuel Ruffin.
His memory lives on through his wife, Lindsey Hunt; sons, Clinton Hunt II (Carla) and Xavier Hunt; granddaughters, Jayden and Sophie; father, Collis Hunt, Sr. (Stephanie); siblings, Collis Hunt, Jr. (Maria), La Shawn Hunt and Tiffany Bell; grandmother, Ethel Bouldin; nephews, Collis Hunt Il, Nico Reeves and Willie Downey III; niece, Artina Downey; godson, Anthony Downey; goddaughter, Daniela Diaz; his lifelong and dedicated friend Larry McDowell; and a host of aunts, uncles, family, and friends.
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Service was held April 18th, 2024 at Bethel Baptist Church by Preferred Cremation and Burial
