Wiley S. Hunt, Jr., 93, resident of Slidell, LA and former resident of Bogalusa, LA passed away on September 2, 2020 at Slidell Memorial Hospital.  He was born in Bogalusa on August 2, 1927, to Wiley S. Hunt, Sr. and Beatrice Burdette Hunt.  Wiley was a member of the North Shore Running Club and enjoyed being outdoors and getting exercise through running.  Wiley also served his country in the Navy joining and serving toward the end of World War II.

He is survived by 2 daughters Lisa Tonti of Slidell, LA and Diane Beall and her husband Paul of Kenner, LA; grandchildren Allison Craigie and Jessica Tonti.

Wiley is preceded in death by his wife Vallery Hunt; his sister Yvonne Sherman; and his parents Wiley S. Hunt, Sr. and Beatrice Burdette Hunt.

A graveside service to celebrate Wiley's life will be held Saturday, September 5, 2020 at the Sanctuary of Peace Mausoleum in Ponemah Cemetery at 11:30 am.  Rev. Clay Norwood will officiate the service and entombment will follow.  To view and sign the register book online visit pooleritchiefuneralhome.com