Stephen Low Hunt

Stephen Low Hunt, 57, of Matthews, NC, died unexpectedly on Saturday, April 17, 2021, at Novant Medical Center in Matthews. Steve AKA “Jiggs”, AKA “Pigpen”, was born in Elmira, New York, on May 17, 1963, the son of Wallace Romain and Gretchen Frampton Hunt. He grew up in Pine City, New York, graduating from Southside High School. Steve then attended Corning Community College and obtained his degree in Nursing. He moved to Charlotte in 1987 and worked in the Emergency Department at Charlotte Memorial, later CMC Main and now Atrium Health. Steve worked at Atrium for 34 years, and was part of the flight team for 12 years. There he met the lovely Karen Ohrman, an ER X-ray tech, and they were married on May 26, 1990. When not working, he enjoyed coaching, sleeping while his kids watched movies and his wife was working, gourmet ravioli dinners by Chef Boyardee, horror movies and pop culture. Ever the winner at cards, he was an avid cheater which guaranteed his victories. He also enjoyed any kind of movie (especially James Bond) and anything military related. Steve was also an avid sports fan (Syracuse, Buffalo Bills, the Mets, and all other NY teams that couldn’t win if they tried were his favorite), and loving on his grand-animals Barley and Winston. Most of all, Steve loved the time spent around people, especially his family, and he will be both fondly remembered and sadly missed. Steve is survived by: his wife Karen Hunt and daughter Haley Hunt of Matthews, NC; his son Zachary (wife Alice) Hunt of Richmond, VA; his father Wallace Hunt of Horseheads, NY; his sisters Kay “Bucky” (husband Alan) Goldstein of Berlin, NY, Donna “Reggie” (husband Jim) Sayles of Horseheads, NY, and Gail “Stormy” (husband Craig) Bailey of Lima, NY; and his brothers: James “Sam” (wife Shirley) Hunt of Bradenton, FL, and Danny “Boone” (wife Darlene) Hunt of Geneseo, NY. He is further survived by 18 nieces and nephews, 9 great nieces and nephews, numerous “work wives”, his fellow “O.F.F.’s” and a myriad of “adopted” daughters, sons and grandchildren. To know Steve was to be family, and it was by his choice, not yours, so you were whether you liked it or not. His larger than life presence made the whole hospital his family and he was well liked and well respected by all who knew him. Steve was preceded in death by his mother. Steve’s family has given the family of Lowe-Neddo Funeral Home the privilege of caring for him and for them. A service to celebrate his life will be held at 11 AM on Saturday, April 24th. The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 10 AM until time of service and also at the family’s home following the service. In honor of Steve’s love for his family, donations to the family respectfully requested to be used for their needs and donation to charities of their choice. You can donate at this link www.gf.me/u/zqzzit To view the photos, LifeStory video and the Webcast Service, please use the MEDIA tab if on a mobile device or the PHOTOS AND VIDEOS tab if on a desktop computer. Thank you.

Stephen Low Hunt

May 17, 1963 - April 17, 2021