Jay Lynn Bunton, 84, of Hiddenite, N.C., passed away on Friday, March 28, 2025, at the Gordon Hospice House in Statesville, N.C.

Jay was born August 13, 1940, in Alexander County, the son of the late Ray Albert Bunton and Lydia Poole Bunton.

Jay had worked in the furniture industry and was a member of Hiddenite Baptist Church. He enjoyed riding his motorcycle, and loved family gatherings. He loved the outdoors, hunting and watching the hummingbirds.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his first wife of 46 years, Carol Marlowe Bunton; his sisters, Edna Marlowe and Betty Brown; and his brother, Bill Bunton.

Those left to cherish and honor Jay’s memories include his wife of 16 years, Hilda Bradshaw Bunton of the home; his children, Donna Honeycutt of Maiden, Michael Bunton (Kathy) of Hiddenite, and Cynthia Sacona (Jason) of Hiddenite; his grandchildren, Heath Honeycutt (Peggy), Wesley Honeycutt, Jenna Adams (Clark), Molly Cox (Jake), Tristan Walker (Courtney), and Grey Sacona; six great-grandchildren and one on the way; his sisters, Joann Hayes of Woodlands, Texas, and Sylvia Miller (Cliff) of Rockwell, N.C.; and a number of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

The funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. on Monday, March 31, 2025, at Hiddenite Baptist Church. Pastor Zack Deal and Pastor Heath Honeycutt will officiate. Burial will follow in the Berea Baptist Church Cemetery.

The family will receive friends from 1 until 2 p.m. prior to the service.

Memorials may be made to: Gordon Hospice House, 2341 Simonton Road, Statesville, NC 28625. Condolences may be sent to www.adamsfunerals.com.

Adams Funeral Home and Cremation Services is honored to be serving the family of Jay Bunton.