Public invited to attend former North Carolina Gov. Jim Hunt’s funeral service
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- Public invited to former Gov. Jim Hunt's funeral Friday Dec. 26 at 1 p.m.
- Reception will follow the service at First Presbyterian Church in Wilson.
- Book of condolence opens Saturday at State Capitol; officials praise Hunt.
The family of former North Carolina Gov. Jim Hunt, who died Thursday at the age of 88, invited the public to attend his funeral.
Services will be held at 1 p.m. Friday, Dec. 26, at First Presbyterian Church in Wilson. A reception will follow.
Hunt’s daughter, current Lt. Gov. Rachel Hunt, announced the funeral on Friday.
“To the many people across North Carolina who have reached out with kindness and prayers, thank you so much,” she said on social media. “We are deeply grateful for your love and for the wonderful stories you have shared. His legacy will live on in all of us.”
The public is also invited to sign a book of condolence that will be presented to Hunt’s family.
The book will be available at the North Carolina State Capitol beginning on Saturday morning through Jan. 2, located near the George Washington statue in the Capitol Rotunda.
The State Capitol is located at 1 East Edenton St. It will be closed Dec. 24-26 and Jan. 1.
Hunt, a Democrat, served a record four terms as governor and is one of the most enduring figures in North Carolina politics.
Elected officials throughout the state continue to share their condolences, with Gov. Josh Stein calling Hunt “a visionary.”
This story was originally published December 19, 2025 at 5:05 PM.
