James P. Hundley, 94, of Owensboro, Kentucky, passed away peacefully surrounded by his nieces and nephews on October 22, 2022, at Owensboro Health Regional Hospital. He was born February 12, 1928 in Daviess County, Kentucky to the late Jasper Paul and Caroline McKay Hundley. James retired from G.E. after 30 years as a computer programmer and was a member of St. Stephen Cathedral. James proudly served for the United States Army.
James was an avid Owensboro Catholic High School football fan. Besides cheering on the Aces at the end of the football field, James was a man of God. He spent his time giving to the church and to the community around him. He enjoyed volunteering at the Daniel Pitino Shelter and praying for all. Some of his greatest, most peaceful moments was during his hour of adoration at Carmel Home. James loved his family and friends. He was very humble and charitable man; with most never knowing how generous he was.
Along with his parents, James is preceded in death by Charles, Harold, Billy, Donnie, Louise Morris, Inez Roby, and Sister Mary Paul Hundley.
He is survived by several nieces and nephews, great nieces and nephews, and great great nieces and nephews and special friends, Mike (Judith) Clary and their families.
Mass of a Christian Burial will be 11:00 am on Thursday, October 27, 2022 at St. Peter of Alcantara Catholic Church. Burial to follow at St. Peter of Alcantara Cemetery. Visitation will be 2:00 pm to 6:00 pm on Wednesday, October 26, 2022 at Haley McGinnis Funeral Home & Crematory and again on Thursday, October 27, 2022 from 9:30 am to 10:30 am at the funeral home.
Expressions of sympathy may take the form of charitable donations made payable to the Daniel Pitino Shelter, 501 Walnut Street Owensboro, KY 42301 and Ursuline Sisters of Mount Saint Joseph 8001 Cummings Road Maple Mount, Kentucky 42356. Envelopes will be available at the funeral home.
Haley McGinnis Funeral Home & Crematory is both honored and privileged to be entrusted with the care of Mr. Hundley. Leave your messages of condolence for the family of James P. Hundley and sign his virtual guestbook at www.haleymcginnis.com.