John Mark Kunst

May 20, 1960 - September 6, 2018
John Mark Kunst

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John Kunst, Sr. passed away in his Kure Beach, NC home on September 6, 2018 at the age of 58.

John is survived by his wife Pamela Hankey Kunst ; son Mark Kunst ; daughter Anna Kunst Deschenes and husband Chris ; parents Raymond and Ethel Kunst ; brothers Scott Kunst, and David Kunst ; sister Terrie Lynch and their families ; mother-in-law Jane Hankey ; brother-in-laws Patrick and Chris Hankey and their families.

John was born May 20, 1960 in Allegheny County, PA. He served as Vice President of Finance at the University of Mount Olive. Prior to that, he served as Vice President of Finance at Anderson University. John was an avid Pittsburgh Sports fan of whatever sport was in season. He also loved to remodel and fix up houses. Most important to John was his love for his family who were always his top priority.

A visitation will be held Saturday, September 8, 2018 from 5 – 6:30 pm at Rodger’s Chapel on the University of Mount Olive Campus, Mount Olive, NC. A funeral service will follow on Sunday, September 9, 2018 at Mt. Carmel Baptist Church in Easley, SC with a visitation from 1-2pm with service to begin at 2pm.

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  • September 08, 2018
    Virginia P. Jones says:
    Pam and family, I am so sorry for your lost , my condolences to the family of John Kunst. John and you were so good to my Mother during her illness. She always spoke highly about John was the best boss she had at UMC, he always had very kind words to say whenever I walk into UMC he will be missed. Pam I'll be praying for you and your family.