Mason E. Hunt, better known as Bubba Hunt, has worked in the masonry business for over 50 years.  

In his youth, Bubba spent every summer working as an apprentice for his father, Curtis R. Hunt, SR.  After attending college, he became a Union bricklayer, continuing a long family tradition--his father as well as both grandfathers were bricklayers.  In fact, there were 31 bricklayers or masonry contractors within the family at one time!

Although he lived in California  while serving in the Army during the Korean War, Bubba prefers to hang his hat in the Lone Star State.  (Later, in 1966, Bubba achieved Warrant Officer and flew over 725 combat hours in Viet Nam as a Forward Air Control (FAC) Pilot.)

You cannot drive through downtown San Antonio without seeing some of Bubba's stone and brickwork.  Creative carving is just one area of his expertise--restoration of historic monuments is another.  Restoration on the Alamo, San Fernando Cathedral, La Villita, the Tower Life Building and the Texas Theater in San Antonio are just a few of his many talented contributions to historic preservation and restoration.  Other projects include the Holy Spirit Convent, Victoria County Courthouse, Getzweller Building in Goliad, Texas and Schriners Mansion in Kerrville.  In 1987 he added stone arches and cast-stone balusters to the Crockett St. Bridge.  The plans were originally drawn by architect Huggman in 1936.

Now, Bubba is creating art by carving in limestone. His hand-carved projects in limestone have brought him artistic satisfaction that he says will last him a lifetime.

Architects and home owners throughout the United States have commissioned him for design and sculpture of unique fireplace surrounds, entry stones, and limestone carvings.  Bubba is an artist who has turned to a hammer and chisel to create projects in limestone with vision and a deep appreciation for this stone's natural beauty!