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Forrest "Neil" Hurst
LEWIS CENTER: A memorial reception for the family and friends of Forrest "Neil" Hurst will take place 2-4 P.M. Saturday, July 20, 2013 at Brucker-Kishler Funeral Home, 985 N. 21st Street, Newark. Inurnment at Wilson Cemetery will take place at a later date.
Mr. Hurst, age 63 of Lewis Center, Ohio and formerly of Newark, passed away suddenly on Thursday, July 18, 2013 at Riverside Methodist Hospital, Columbus. Before his disability, Neil was employed by Holophane for 25 years. He was born April 20, 1950 in Zanesville the son of Damon and Pelma Lucille (Miller) Hurst. He was a 1968 graduate of Newark High School.
Neil is survived by his loving wife, Brenda (Slane) Hurst; daughter Jennifer Vilardo of Newark; son Bryan (Dianna) Hurst of Mt. Vernon; grandchildren Brittany and Abigail Vilardo, Alyssa and Jessica Hurst; father-in-law Ronald Slane; special sisters- and brothers-in-law Mike (Betty) Starr, Linda (Larry) Paynter, Jack (Amy) Slane, Danny (Michelle) Slane, Ronny Slane, Leslie (Brett) Gross, Rex J.R. Hardway and Buck Justice; special daughter-in-law Natalie Knight as well as many nieces and nephews and great nieces and nephews.
In addition to his parents, sisters Joan Justice, Dorothy Hardway and Betty Lou Gheen; mother-in-law Vesta Slane preceded Neil in death.
In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts in Neil's name may be made to the Juvenile Diabetes Association.
On-line condolences to the family may be sent via www.brucker-kishlerfuneralhome.com by clicking Obituaries/guestbook entry.
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Brenda and family, we are so very sorry for your loss. Neil was such a sweet man. I use to enjoy talking to him. Our prayers are with you Brenda.
Debbie Hoffer
July 23, 2013
Brenda. So sorry about Neil. Our prayers are with you.
Ann Deskins Mullens
July 22, 2013
Brenda and family so sorry for your loss but he will no longer suffer and he is in a better place now.God bless you all!
Deborah Boggs
July 22, 2013
Brenda and family my prayers and thoughts are will you all.Neil was a great guy and a good friend I enjoyed working and playing basketball with him.He will be missed.
Chris Ash sr
July 22, 2013
Brenda, so sorry to hear about Neil,, please call me or Linda.
Sandy Henson
July 21, 2013
Brenda & Family, George and I just found out about your loss of Neil.We are so sorry. Please let me know if there is anything we can do. Our thoughts and prayers are with you Love George and Linda Holbrook
July 21, 2013
I just found out about Neil Sorry about not coming down Will miss him very much your friend Sue Stretton
July 21, 2013
Sorry for your loss Brenda and family. Prayers are being sent for all of you.
Brenda Romine
July 21, 2013
Will miss Neils smiling face, old buddy, Sorry for your loss Brenda and family.
Earl Richardson
July 21, 2013
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Dave and Jane Boggs
July 21, 2013
Sorry to hear of Neil's passing. I worked with him at Holophane.
Kim Loper
July 21, 2013
Brenda and Family so Sorry to hear of Neil passing.Natalie and her Girls Loved him so.
Prayers going out to your Family .May he R.I.P.
Kathleen Thorn
July 20, 2013
Dottie Jacks
July 20, 2013
Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Nancy & Dan Wilson
July 20, 2013
Brenda and family. Please accept our sincere condolences for your tragic loss. Forrest was a friendly neighbor to us. We were shocked to read of his sudden passing. We wish you strength during this difficult time.
Bill and Kay Hadley
July 19, 2013
Brenda and family sorry for the lost, Neil was a great man, he will be missed by many
David Hardway
July 19, 2013
Rest in peace old friend. I hope from here on out you have only good days. I look forward someday talking guns and hunting with you again.....and watching over our girls as they talk about, tell stories and remember their Grandpa's to their children.
Mike and Robin Stemple
July 19, 2013
Brenda, Jen, and family I am so sorry for your loss. Thoughts and prayers go out to all.
Stephanie Templeton
July 19, 2013
Brenda sorry I can not be there for you today just know you are in my thoughts and prayers. Love you! We are out of state.
Cheri & Tom Penick
July 19, 2013
Brenda and family, My thoughts and prayers are with you at this sad time. Love you Jane Johnson
Jane Johnson
July 19, 2013
Light of Love!
Rest in Peace Neil.
Jack & Amy Slane
July 19, 2013
Rest in peace "Brother" you will be missed dearly. Catch one for me.
Jack Slane
July 19, 2013
Thanks for being part of our family, Neil. We love you and will miss you.
Leslie Gross
July 19, 2013
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