Douglas W. Hurt

Douglas W. Hurt Battle Creek Douglas W. Hurt, age 50, passed away Friday, November 6, 2009 at his home. Douglas was born on June 21, 1959, which was his parents 1st anniversary, the longest day of the year and Father's Day, it was a proud day. He was a lifelong resident of Battle Creek and a graduate of Harper Creek High School. On December 15, 1979, he married his high school sweetheart, Karen. Doug's first job was delivering TV's at his dad's store Eastern TV. He was employed for awhile at Eaton Corp., and American Fibrit at Fort Custer. Before he became disabled he had worked as a custodian at Harper Creek Schools. He has always loved Harley-Davidson motorcycles and spent many-many hours restoring and repairing them. He loved riding his Harley before he became disabled, deer hunting and walking in the woods. Doug's faith was important to him and sometimes it was the only thing he could cling to especially upon the death of his oldest son, Josh in 2002. All that knew him; knew of his kind heart and his caring loving ways and his kids say he was the Best Dad Ever! Surviving is a son, Jason; a daughter, Sarah; 2 grandchildren who he adored, Adrian and Conner; his mother and step-father, Ann and Jim Kingsnorth; his father, George (Barb) Hurt; brother, Randy; 2 nephews who he made their home with him for a short period, Ben and Cody Hurt and 2 other nephews and 1 niece. He also leaves his best pal, his dog "Max". Visitation will be held from 2 to 4:00 p.m. and 6 to 8:00 p.m., Monday at the Richard A. Henry Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held 11:00 a.m., Tuesday, November 10, 2009, at the funeral home. Interment will be at Beckley Cemetery. Memorials may be directed to the Humane Society of South Central Michigan.