In 1909, Hunt fulfilled his childhood desire to become a clergyman when he was ordained as a deacon in the Church of England. He went on to become a master and subsequently a housemaster at Highgate School. He became Housemaster of Grindal House where the House colours are still to this day Black and Gold in tribute to Hunt's playing days at Wolverhampton Wanderers. One of his students at Highgate was Murray Walker. Hunt died 28 April 1949 in Heathfield, just two days before Wolverhampton Wanderers took the FA Cup from Leicester City at Wembley.