Rev. Odis James Hunt

In Loving Memory Of Odis James Hunt was born on March 7, 1953 in Shaw, Mississippi to Betty Lee Rencher and John Hunt. Odis accepted Christ at an early age. He was a member of Spangle Banner MB Church, Shaw, MS, where he was baptized and a faithful servant until graduating from high school. Odis attended McEvans High School. While in high school, Odis matured and was a basketball standout. After high school, Odis moved to Detroit, Michigan. Where he furthered his education attending Wayne State University. Receiving a Bachelor of Arts Degree with a minor in political science. Odis worked for the Detroit Board Of Education. Also worked for Guardian Alarm Company until his retirement. Odis always made sure he had his Sundays free so that he could attend church service. Odis was a faithful servant. He always helped meet the needs of others and remember that it is not about money or reward. He always ended a conversation saying repeatedly, "I Love You, I Love You, I Love You." Rev. Odis Hunt was called to preach the gospel while attending Central CME Church, under Rev. Joe Louis Farrar. He was ordained as a deacon, then as an elder of this Zion in full connection. He has pastored Rosebrough Chapel CME Church on Wyoming in Detroit. Under his pastororate, Rosebrough was united with the Bunton Metropolitan CME Church being renamed Rosebrough-Bunton. Additionally, Rev. Odis pastored Peace CME Church, Detroit, Assistant Pastor at Allen Temple in Detroit, and returned to pastor Bunton Metropolitan until his transition from labor to reward. The Lord set a fire down in his soul that he couldn't contain, that he couldn't control. Pastor Hunt had what some called "UNDILUTED PRAISE." It didn't matter where nor when, He rejoiced in the Lord always no matter what. He was a true Christian - a true servant of the Lord. He rejoiced in the goodness of God through all situations in his ministry. He would say that "the battle is not ours, it's the Lord's." With that mindset, he kept on holding on, pushing on and carrying on in the Name of Jesus. Rev. Odis Hunt leaves to cherish his memories: his loving brother Raymond Rencher; devoted sister-in-law Shirley Rencher; one nephew Charles (Marlo) Rencher; two great-nieces Mali Rencher, Imani Rencher; one uncle Eddie Rencher; three aunts Beatrice Stovall, Mamie Johnson, Retha White; a hosts of cousins, friends and a dedicated Christian friend Rev. DeBorah Hold-Foster.

Rev. Odis James Hunt

March 7, 1953 - January 23, 2023