John Wayne Hunnell, 80, of Woodsfield, Ohio, passed away peacefully on Sunday, September 29, 2024, with family by his side. John was born May 12, 1944, at his family’s home on Moose Ridge Road, Woodsfield, the son of the late Glenn W. And G. Lucille (Mahoney) Hunnell. In addition to his parents, John was preceded in death by two brothers-in-law, Merle Morris and David Beveridge.
 John was a Christian by faith being baptized as a young boy. He was also a proud 1963 graduate of Woodsfield High School. John was a United States Army Reservist and worked 40 ½ years at Ormet (Olin) Aluminum Plant. John was an avid outdoorsman, enjoying hunting, fishing, and especially trap shooting. He traveled across the United States to compete in many clay pigeon shooting events winning the 2015 West Virginia Shoot Single’s Championship in addition to numerous other awards.
 Left to cherish John’s memory is his devoted wife of 58 years, Sue Ann Hunnell, two daughters, Jeanne (Dennis) Johnson and Ginger (Chris) Thomas, several grandchildren; Dylan, Nate, and Levi Johnson and Riley and Finn Thomas. Additional family members include two sisters, Betty Morris and Bonnie (Tom) Hull; one brother, Charles Hunnell, brother-in-law Morgan (Roxanna) Beveridge and sister-in-law, Patricia Beveridge. John is also survived by several nieces and nephews.
 The family wishes to express their gratitude to Stonerise Hospice and the staff at The Arbors of Woodsfield for providing excellent and compassionate care. With respect, the family will hold a private celebration of life at a later date.
 In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in John’s honor to Crossed Paws Animal Shelter in Woodsfield.