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J. Odell Hurt

1924 - 2009

BORN

1924

DIED

2009

J. Hurt Obituary

J. Odell Hurt, 84, of Goodview, Va., went to be with his Savior on Wednesday, January 21, 2009. He was born on September 6, 1924, to Henry Harston Hurt and Mattie Lucy Holdren Hurt. He joined his wife of 62 years, Melva R. Hurt. He is survived by his children and their spouses, Donna H. Updike and Donald, and Garrett E. Hurt, D.D.S. and Donna, all of Bedford; his adored grandchildren, Scott G. Hurt and his wife, Dana, April U. Treas, M.D., and her husband, Brad, and Dana M. Hurt, PA-C.; and his precious greatgrandchildren, Hayden and Natalie Treas. He is additionally survived by his sister, Nancy H. Wuergler; numerous nieces and nephews; and special neighbors, Jack and Linda Dooley. Funeral services will be held 1 p.m. on Friday, January 23, 2009, at Chamblissburg Baptist Church with Dr. Ken Scoggins and the Rev. John Riggs officiating. Burial will be at Mountain View Cemetery in Vinton. Visitation will be held on Thursday, January 22, 2009, at Lotz Vinton Chapel from 2 to 4 p.m. and from 7 to 9 p.m. Memorials may be made to Bibles International through Chamblissburg Baptist Church, 9226 Stewartsville Road, Moneta, Va. 24121 or the National Parkinson's Foundation. Arrangements by Lotz Funeral Home, Vinton Chapel.

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Published by Roanoke Times on Jan. 22, 2009.

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Alice Boarman, 70' SRHS

February 4, 2009

Dear Donna & Donald, Garrett and Donna and Family,
So sorry to hear of the loss of your Dad from the Bedford Bulletin. May you remember the good times during his long life. You have been blessed with a great Christian heritage. May God bless and comfort you at this time.

Judy Carter Class of '65 SRHS

January 23, 2009

Garrett and family,

I want to express my sympathy for the loss of your Father. I know it has not been long since your Mom passed away. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.

Joe & Jeannene Bates

January 23, 2009

Dear Garrett & Family,

Joe & I were so sorry to hear of your loss, and we know what you are going through. My Daddy past away 1/25/2007 (2nd anniversary of his death is Sunday) and we still miss him terribly. We have such wonderful memories of him, as I feel sure you all do to of your Dad. I know he was a wonderful man. Please know you are all in our thoughts & prayers during this difficult time.

Wayne, Mary Lynn, Aaron and Amy Burnette

January 23, 2009

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

ElsieMark,Paul Brittany gillespie

January 23, 2009

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.

Keith and Leticia Colls

January 22, 2009

Celebrating a life well lived. We will cherish the memories forever.

Suzanne Caldwell

January 22, 2009

Scott and family,
Tim and I are were saddened to hear of the loss of your grandfather. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers

Suzanne and Tim Caldwell

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