James Madden Hund

James Madden (Jim) Hund, born April 27, 1922, in Detroit, Michigan, died September 13, 2015. He was emeritus professor of management and former dean of the Emory University School of Business, now the Goizueta Business School.

The son of the late Henry E. and Emma Madden Hund, he graduated from Detroit University School (now University Ligett).

A Phi Beta Kappa graduate of Amherst College, he joined the U.S. Navy in 1943, serving in the South Pacific and continuing in the Naval Reserve until 1961. After the war, he worked for Reo Motors in Lansing, Michigan, before entering Princeton University, earning his doctorate in economics in 1954.

Dr. Hund taught for three years at Clark University in Worcester, Massachusetts, before arriving at Emory in 1957 where he taught and was dean (65-68) until his retirement in 1987. In 2001, he received the Goizueta Business School Lifetime Achievement Award.

Especially passionate about music, he was a Life Director of the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra and an active supporter and former board member of the Friends of Music of Emory University and the Georgia Chamber Players. In 2012 he received the Arts Volunteer Award from the Emory College Center for Creativity in the Arts. Dr. Hund was also a board member of the Care and Counseling Center of Georgia(CCCG).

A volunteer for 21 years with Children's Healthcare of Atlanta, he was the 2012 Volunteer of the Year, Children's Healthcare, Egleston.

Physically active until very recent years, he was an inveterate traveler and enjoyed bicycle trips in Europe, skiing, and tennis.

Dr. Hund was a devoted member of Glenn Memorial United Methodist Church since 1958, serving in various leadership positions over many years. He was also a member of the Druid Hills Golf Club.

A consummate gentleman, Dr. Hund was a loving husband, father and grandfather, a loyal friend, and a professor who enjoyed teaching and remained in touch with many of his former students.

Dr. Hund was predeceased by his first wife, Nancy Black Hund, in 1967. He is survived by his wife of 46 years, Barbara McKnight Hund; daughters, Marcia Hund (husband, Joel Cotton) and Gretchen Hund (husband, Ted Andrews); stepson, Stewart R. Roberts, III; stepdaughter, Elaine Roberts (husband, Allison Bailes); five grandchildren; five nieces; and brother-in-law, James N. McKnight.

The family will receive friends on Friday, September 18, 6-8 PM at A.S. Turner & Sons, 2773 N Decatur Road, Decatur, GA 30033.

A memorial service celebrating his life will be held on Saturday, September 19, 2 PM at Glenn Memorial United Methodist Church with reception following at Emory's Carlos Museum.

Those desiring may send a contribution in his memory to the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra, 1280 Peachtree St, NE, Atlanta 30309; the Goizueta Business School at Emory University, 1300 Clifton Rd, Atlanta 30322; or the Methodist Children's Home, 500 S Columbia Dr, Decatur 30030.

Feel free to leave the family your condolences via the guest book provided.

Funeral Home:
A. S. Turner & Sons
2773 North Decatur Road
Decatur, GA
30033