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Archie Gurley Obituary

GURLEY Mr. Archie Gurley, Sr. was the fifth child born to Thomas Gurley, Sr. and Osclean Collier Gurley on May 28 1935 in Gurley, Alabama.He became a Christian in his early life.He is preceded in death by his parents, three brothers, Robert, W. C. and Thomas Jr. and one sister, Sara H. Madden.Archie leaves to cherish his memory, his wife, Dr. Helen Gurley; two sons: Archie Jr., of Westminster, Maryland, and Thomas Jeffrey (Lolita) of Waldorf, Maryland; one daughter, Vallissia Lynn Gurley of Corpus Christi, Texas, three grandsons, Christopher Keith Gurley of Glen Burnie, Maryland; Andrew Thomas Gurley and Alexander Jeffrey Gurley both of Corpus Christi, Texas; one granddaughter, Jalessia Bruná Jones of Waldorf, Maryland; two sisters, Odell Hayes of Huntsville, Alabama and Evie Bell of Huntsville, Alabama; two brothers-in-law, Billy Joe Hildreth (Vera) of Smackover, Arkansas and Earl L. Hildreth of Camden, Arkansas; three sisters-in-law, Melva Allen (Norman) of Dallas, Texas, LaRuth Buggs (Willie) of Smackover, Arkansas and Cora Gurley of Gurley, Alabama. Archie also leaves a host of cousins, nieces, nephews and friends.Visitation will be held on Friday, February 17, 2012 from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. at Memory Gardens Funeral Home.Funeral services will be held on Saturday, February 18, 2012 at 3:00 p.m. at Memory Gardens Funeral Home Chapel with interment to follow at Memory Gardens Cemetery.Condolences can be made at www.memorygardensfuneralhome.com

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Published by Corpus-Christi Caller-Times on Feb. 17, 2012.

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February 18, 2012

Our deepest sympathy to Helen and her family, good neighbors for all the 12 years we've lived on their block. Archie always had a kind word, a wave and a big smile to share. May he rest in peace.

Art and Barbara Olsen

Christian Lopez

February 17, 2012

Love u Archie Rip love as my grandfather

February 17, 2012

God bless you and all of your family members. My family's thoughts and prayers are with you.

Major Joe Williams

Leah Ransom

February 17, 2012

My thoughts and prayers are with the Gurley family during this difficult time.

Teresa Morrison

February 17, 2012

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

Teresa` Morrison

February 17, 2012

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

This Albuquerque sunset reminds me of God's presence and power, May it bless you too!

Rob Armstrong

February 17, 2012

Our family's thoughts and prayers are with you and your family TJ. We pray that the "...peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and minds in Christ Jesus" (Philippians 4:7) during this time of grieving.

Teresa Morrison

February 17, 2012

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

Maria G. Villarreal

February 17, 2012

We are keeping you in our prayers. Dr. Gurley.

Sarah Coon

February 17, 2012

Dr. Gurley,
My deepest sympathy to you and your family. My prayers go with you in this difficult time.

Ed Sample

February 17, 2012

My thoughts and prayers are with you Dr. Gurley and your family.

Michelle Perea

February 16, 2012

Our thoughts and prayers go out to the entire Gurley family. May you find peace and everlasting love in your hearts to get you through these difficult moments. God Bless!

Jesse McKinney

February 16, 2012

No bond is as great as that between a parent and child. Our deepest condolences are with you as you grieve.

Thomas Crandall

February 16, 2012

Archie,"Pops", I have known you for only three years and have enjoyed knowing you. You had a great sense of humor and I appreciate all your kindness and friendship that you have shown me since getting to know you. You were the light of your son's eye and I can see why he thought so much of you. You leave us with fond memories of a wonderful person. May you Rest in Peace with the Lord.

February 15, 2012

God's plan is great...it handles us well ....know that Archie has lived the life God has planned and is now getting his reward....know family that when you reach the table there he shall be smiling down on you as you are rewarded....the Richard Family of Sunset, LA Tojeaux, Rebecca, Nia, Kim, Devana and the kitten Jasmine

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