Obituary for Larry Otis Hunt
Larry Otis Hunt dedicated husband, father of two, and friend of many passed away on Saturday, November 12, 2022, at the age of 78 at Shady Grove Adventist Hospital in Rockville, Maryland.
Larry was one of ten children born to the late Horace T. Hunt, Sr. and Wilma Hunt on February 1, 1944, in Washington, D.C. At the age of five, his family moved to Disputanta, Virginia, where he played high school basketball and attended J. E. Moore High School. He was affectionately known to some as “Conjive”, a name given to him by a family friend. After attending high school, Larry returned to Washington, D.C., where he received his first job as an elevator operator and then worked for the District of Columbia Government for a short period of time. In 1966, Larry met the love of his life, Addie Patricia “Pat” Vaughan, at a Cortez Peters Business School dance. Married on February 11, 1967, Larry and Pat spent over 55 years together as husband and wife. From this beautiful union, they welcomed two daughters together, Tawana and Pamela.
Larry began his career as a cook at the Trader Vic’s Restaurant inside the Capital Hilton in Northwest, Washington, D.C., in June 1967. Larry was not only welcomed by the Hilton family, but he was also greeted by some familiar faces, his father, and later three of his brothers, June, Ronald, and Frank, joined the team. For 42 years, Larry used his talent to create innovative dishes for Hilton patrons. He was known for his culinary artistry and expertise in diverse fruits and cuisine.
Larry loved gardening, fishing, and walking around the neighborhood. He enjoyed visiting with his neighbors and getting to know them. Larry found great purpose sharing in the successes, joys, and challenges of those around him. He was an avid fan of westerns, football, and baseball. He enjoyed spending time with his family and friends, supportively attending his grandchildren’s sporting events and engagements. He was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and great grandfather. He had a special bond with his grandchildren, calling them daily. Larry did not like clutter and believed in a clean house with everything in its proper place. His appearance was no different. As a young man, Larry was known for dressing “to the nines” (or the highest degree). How he presented himself was important to him. Larry never left the house without a comb, ensuring his hair was always intact. Although his impeccable exterior didn’t show it, Larry was a hard worker. For many years, he worked two jobs. In addition to pursuing his culinary passion, he also worked a part-time job. Larry ensured these long hours did not prevent him from bonding with his daughters. He often took them with him to work to encourage a strong work ethic and to spend quality time with them. Larry was authentically and wholeheartedly there for those in his life.
In addition to his parents, Larry was preceded in death by his four brothers, Raymond Hunt, Edward Hunt, Sherman Hunt, and Horace T. Hunt Jr., and three sisters, Sabryna Shamberger, Valgeanette Reese, and Zatella Taylor. He leaves to cherish his memory a loving and devoted wife, Addie Patricia “Pat” Hunt, two adoring daughters, Tawana (Derek) Miles and Pamela (Ronald) Cobbs, one sister, Linda Hunt, two brothers, Ronald Hunt and Frank (Melinda) Jackson, seven grandchildren: Jamal Hunt, Derek Brown, Devon Bailey, Paris Miles, Alexis Cobbs, Sydney Cobbs, and Tamara Mason, seven great grandchildren and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, family and friends.
Larry will never be forgotten but forever remembered and missed by all who were fortunate enough to know him.
Larry was one of ten children born to the late Horace T. Hunt, Sr. and Wilma Hunt on February 1, 1944, in Washington, D.C. At the age of five, his family moved to Disputanta, Virginia, where he played high school basketball and attended J. E. Moore High School. He was affectionately known to some as “Conjive”, a name given to him by a family friend. After attending high school, Larry returned to Washington, D.C., where he received his first job as an elevator operator and then worked for the District of Columbia Government for a short period of time. In 1966, Larry met the love of his life, Addie Patricia “Pat” Vaughan, at a Cortez Peters Business School dance. Married on February 11, 1967, Larry and Pat spent over 55 years together as husband and wife. From this beautiful union, they welcomed two daughters together, Tawana and Pamela.
Larry began his career as a cook at the Trader Vic’s Restaurant inside the Capital Hilton in Northwest, Washington, D.C., in June 1967. Larry was not only welcomed by the Hilton family, but he was also greeted by some familiar faces, his father, and later three of his brothers, June, Ronald, and Frank, joined the team. For 42 years, Larry used his talent to create innovative dishes for Hilton patrons. He was known for his culinary artistry and expertise in diverse fruits and cuisine.
Larry loved gardening, fishing, and walking around the neighborhood. He enjoyed visiting with his neighbors and getting to know them. Larry found great purpose sharing in the successes, joys, and challenges of those around him. He was an avid fan of westerns, football, and baseball. He enjoyed spending time with his family and friends, supportively attending his grandchildren’s sporting events and engagements. He was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and great grandfather. He had a special bond with his grandchildren, calling them daily. Larry did not like clutter and believed in a clean house with everything in its proper place. His appearance was no different. As a young man, Larry was known for dressing “to the nines” (or the highest degree). How he presented himself was important to him. Larry never left the house without a comb, ensuring his hair was always intact. Although his impeccable exterior didn’t show it, Larry was a hard worker. For many years, he worked two jobs. In addition to pursuing his culinary passion, he also worked a part-time job. Larry ensured these long hours did not prevent him from bonding with his daughters. He often took them with him to work to encourage a strong work ethic and to spend quality time with them. Larry was authentically and wholeheartedly there for those in his life.
In addition to his parents, Larry was preceded in death by his four brothers, Raymond Hunt, Edward Hunt, Sherman Hunt, and Horace T. Hunt Jr., and three sisters, Sabryna Shamberger, Valgeanette Reese, and Zatella Taylor. He leaves to cherish his memory a loving and devoted wife, Addie Patricia “Pat” Hunt, two adoring daughters, Tawana (Derek) Miles and Pamela (Ronald) Cobbs, one sister, Linda Hunt, two brothers, Ronald Hunt and Frank (Melinda) Jackson, seven grandchildren: Jamal Hunt, Derek Brown, Devon Bailey, Paris Miles, Alexis Cobbs, Sydney Cobbs, and Tamara Mason, seven great grandchildren and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, family and friends.
Larry will never be forgotten but forever remembered and missed by all who were fortunate enough to know him.