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William Gurley Obituary

William Thomas Gurley, Jr. DAVIDSON - William Thomas Gurley Jr., 62, of Davidson, N.C., died Saturday, January 25, 2014, at the Serenity House in Mooresville, N.C. He was born on November 20, 1951 in Iredell County and was the son of the late William Thomas Gurley, Sr. and Dorothy Gibson Gurley. He was a 1970 graduate of North Mecklenburg High School, caretaker at Memory Lane Museum in Mooresville and a member at Hopewell Baptist Church in Davidson. Survivors include his wife, Patti Campbell Hamrick of Huntersville; William "Billy" T. Gurley, III of Davidson; a brother, James "Jimmy" Gurley and wife Sherri of Mooresville; sisters, Janet Harwell and husband Eddie of Cleveland, N.C, and Linda Gurley of Davidson. Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, January 28, 2014 at 2:00 PM, at Hopewell Baptist Church with Sammy Pierce officiating. Burial will follow in church cemetery. The family received friends on Monday, January 27, 2014 at James Funeral Home. Memorials can be made to Hopewell Baptist Church, 18841 Davidson-Concord Road, Davidson, N.C. 28036 and / or Carolina Comfort Coalition, C/O Serenity House, 110 Centre Church Road, Mooresville, N.C. 28117. James Funeral Home of Huntersville is serving the family of Mr. Gurley Jr. and online condolences can be made to jamesfuneralhomelkn.com.

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Published by Charlotte Observer on Jan. 28, 2014.

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Lisa Brotherton

January 29, 2014

To all of the family, I am so sorry for your loss. My prayers and thoughts are with you. May your memories of Tommy comfort and heal you.

Ric Wally

January 28, 2014

My best friend during our teenage years. When young adults need support from each other. You were the greatest. You were always so giving to me and I am sure that I never said thank you enough. We spent countless hours together at work. And, then we were inseparable after hours on our own time. You were such a great friend. I am so sorry the pain you had to endure during the last part of your life. But, you fought hard. And, at the same time. You somehow brought joy to everyone around you. I am so sorry that I didn't know about your illness. And, that I wasn't there for you. I would have loved to have been there to help support you. And, have a chance to give back a little to you. Although I hadn't seen you in many years. You were always in my thoughts. Hopefully one day. I will see you again to thank you for all that you did. I will miss you very much. Godspeed my friend. And, rest in peace now. Mrs. Gurley, Linda, Janet, Jimmie, and Billy whom I have never met. I am here for you anytime you may need me. Time will pass. And, the hurt won't be as bad. But, just know that Tommy is always with you. And, like all of you I will miss him dearly. Thank you William Thomas Gurley Jr. for being my friend.

January 28, 2014

My condolences for the loss of William. Keeping in mind the scriptural hope of everlasting life can help to sustain you during this difficult time.John 17:3. Sincerely ,Daisy

Jimmy Johnson

January 28, 2014

Thank you Tom for all the great memories,a great friend and may you Rest In Peace.

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