Quincy, Illinois
1931 - 2014
Richard A. Hurley
LINCOLN, IL - Richard A. Hurley, 83, of Lincoln passed away Friday, Sept. 19, 2014, at Abraham Lincoln Memorial Hospital in Lincoln.
Graveside services for Mr. Hurley will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Monday, Sept. 22, 2014, at New Union Cemetery in Lincoln.
No visitation Is scheduled
Richard Anthony Hurley was born Jan. 11, 1931, in Lincoln the son of Carl and Anna Werkman Hurley. He was united in marriage to Carole Joyce Holderman on Nov. 25, 1954, at the Painesville Church of Christ in Painesville, Ohio. She survives in Lincoln.
Also surviving are his three sons: Lyndel (Kathy) Hurley of Athens, Ga., Todd (Fabiana) Hurley of Miami, Fla., and Lloyd (Pam) Hurley of Seminole, Fla., two brothers, Virgil (Judy) Hurley of Oceanside, Calif., and Ed (Ruth) Hurley of Lincoln; one sister, Linda (Jerry) Woodard of Lincoln; nine grandchildren: Erin Wilson, Evan Wilson, Cole Hurley, Claire Hurley, Lucas Hurley, Emily Hurley, Joshua Newsome, Jeremy Newsome, and Erin Newsome; and one great-grandson, Kaleb Newsome.
He was preceded in death by one daughter, Melonie Hurley, and five siblings: Thelma Fulk, Carl Hurley Jr., Bill Hurley, Harold Hurley, Claude Hurley
Dick attended Lincoln Elementary and High School graduating in 1949. He then graduated from Lincoln Bible Institute in 1955; from Northeast Missouri State Teachers College (now Truman University) in May 1959 with a bachelor's degree in education; and from Truman University in August 1959 with a Master of Art's Degree.
He taught in Greentop and Shelbina, Mo., Quincy, Ill., Webster School before returning to Logan County as a teacher and principal in Emden, Ill. He finished his 30 years of teaching in District #27 in Lincoln.
He owned and operated the Hurley Real Estate business for over 50 years. He served on the Logan County Board for 28 years, being Chairman of the board from 1986-1988.
He is a member of the Lincoln Christian Church where he also served as an elder.
Memorials may be made to: Harding University, 915 E. Market Ave., Searcy, AR 72143.
Peasley Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Richard was instrumental in bringing Doreen and me to Madison Park Church in Quincy, and we will be forever thankful for his work there.
William Gross
October 01, 2014 | Quincy, IL
Mr. Hurley was my 6th grade teacher at Central School (1982-83). I remember him fondly; he was a wonderful educator. He ate almonds every day and gave us verbal math quizzes - no paper or calculators! Whenever my mom, Paula Smith, would see him out and about in town, he always asked after my sister, Tara, and me (the "Smitty" girls). What a great legacy he leaves behind. Heaven's gain most definitely. My condolences to out to his entire family.
Erin Smith
September 25, 2014 | Yucaipa, CA
I was only a kid when he preached at our church and have pictures of his family with my family (riding my pony,etc.) I enjoyed exchanging e-mails after my Mom passed away (2008). So sorry for your loss.
Dianne Homrighausen Miller, Quincy, IL (formerly from Steffenville, Mo.)
Dianne Miller
September 25, 2014 | Quincy, IL
I graduated with Richard from LCHS in 1949. Always such a nice fellow. Our class is getting smaller. We were the 49'ers
Joyce ( Rice) Brady
September 25, 2014 | Temple Terrrace, Fl.
Our prayers are with Dick's family. Sorry to hear of his entering the next stage of life. I remember him as a co-worker at Webster School.
God Bless. Con McNay- 6th grade teacher with Dick.
Con McNay
September 24, 2014 | Quincy, IL
Heavens gain and Lincoln's loss. Great man of God that will be missed.
Michael Kubat
September 22, 2014 | Lincoln, IL
May you find comfort in knowing Dick touched so many and brought so much to all those who knew him. He was a great support to me throughout my teaching career at District #27. He always made time to visit a few minutes whenever and where ever he would see you. He will be very missed.
Louella Moreland
September 22, 2014 | Lincoln
Mr Hurley was one of the greatest teachers I ever had. He was my fifth grade teacher at Central School. I learned so much from him. I am so sorry for your loss. He was a great man who influenced many lives along the way. He was loving and compassionate husband and always had a hello and concern on how you were doing in life. He will be sadly missed by all. My deepest sympathy. Dee Smith
September 22, 2014
We sympathize with Dick's family. We knew him as a gentleman. His continued care of his wife was something to behold. Whenever we ran into each other, he always took time to visit. He contributed so much to Lincoln.
Ben and Carol Grunder
September 20, 2014
