Preston Loren "Ricky" Gurley

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Preston Gurley Obituary

Mar 5, 1946 - Aug 20, 2014 Ricky passed away at a local hospital in Hamilton, AL, at the age of 68. Ricky was preceded in death by his parents, Paul L. Gurley and Margaret Clifton Gurley Bolack; his grandparents, Thomas L. & Julia Victoria Abel Gurley and William G. & Willie Sanford Clifton. He is survived by sisters, Lorrine G. Kimbrough of Trimble, Cullman County, Al, Barbara G. Hubbard of Ft. Lauderdale, FL, Linda G. Harrell of Birmingham, AL; brothers, Dennis L. Gurley (Jean) of Warrior, AL and Royce L. Gurley (Kathleen) of Mt. Olive, AL; several nieces, nephews and a host of other relatives and friends. Graveside services will be Saturday, August 23, 2014 at 11:30am in Oakwood Memorial Gardens, Gardendale, Al.

Published by AL.com (Birmingham) from Aug. 22 to Aug. 24, 2014.
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Rick I remember well the day you came home from the hospital. I was at Grandaddys shoe shop and could hardly wait to get home to see you. You took my place as the baby of the family and I forgive you for that. Rest in peace now fellow Air Force veteran, see you in heaven some day. Love.

Royce Gurley

September 14, 2014

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

sada Davis

August 25, 2014

Loved my baby brother. God loved him, also. I know he is at peace with God now.

Lorrine. ("Sister") Kimbrough

August 25, 2014

I will miss my baby brother, but hope he finds peace now. Barbara Gurley Hubbard

August 24, 2014

"I pray that you find comfort in the arms of the Most High. He will comfort you during this trying time. Romans15:5"

R.D

August 23, 2014

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