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Walter "Doc" Hurley, Sr., 91 of Hartford, beloved husband of the late Gwendolyn (Bannister) Hurley, passed away Sunday, February 9, 2014. Born in Albany, Georgia, son of the late William and Willie( Smith) Hurley, Doc was raised in Hartford and graduated from his beloved Weaver High School. He went on to receive his undergraduate degree from Virginia State University, his Masters Degree from Springfield College, and his Third Year Certificate in Education Administration. During college he joined the US Marine Corp and served during World War II. He began his teaching and coaching career at I.C.Norcom High School in Virginia moving back to Hartford in 1959 to teach Physical Education at Northeast Jones School. It was after the assassination of Dr. Martin Luther King; Doc was asked to come to Weaver High School to work with the students and retired in 1984 as Assistant Principal. Doc's gentle ways and calming influence, combined with his motivated encouragement through sports, helped him to inspire and influence the lives of literally thousands of young students throughout his career. He was part of founding of the Doc Hurley Foundation in 1975 which has helped hundreds of young people continue their education and sports careers. He was a member of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. and the recipient of dozens of sports and community service awards but none that equaled the love and appreciation that Doc carried in his heart from the gratitude of the students he was able to give a hand up. Doc leaves his two daughters Cordelia Costley and her husband Alexander of West Hartford and Muriel Hurley of Hartford; two grandchildren Stacey Hurley Cloud of Farmington and Michael Hurley of Beverly Hills, CA; three great grandchildren Nailah, Sanford, and Prescott; and a host of nephews, nieces, cousins, and extended family. Besides his wife, Doc was predeceased by his son Walter J. "Doc" Hurley, Jr. The public is invited to calling hours Monday, Feb 17, 2014 from 3-6 PM at the Faith Congregational Church, 2030 Main Street, Hartford and again Tuesday, February 18, from 10-10:45AM prior to his Funeral Service at 11 AM at the church. Burial will follow with military honors at Mount St. Benedict Cemetery, Bloomfield. Contributions may be made to the Faith Congregational Church, 2030 Main Street, Hartford, CT 06120. The Carmon Windsor Funeral Home is caring for the arrangements. For directions or condolences please visit www.carmonfuneralhome.com.
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Lynn Bennett, Matt Steele
February 24, 2014
We were very sorry to learn of the passing of a great man. He was an inspiration to all. May his treasured memories help through this difficult time. May his legacy continue and the cherished memories help through this difficult time.
Cynthia Rose
February 24, 2014
Doc Hurley ... What is one to say? The ultimate gentleman sportsman and athlete. To measure his life and contributions to the youth and the world ... one word 'priceless'. We are all the better for having shared a snapshot in time with him. I am so honored to have walked on the planet with such a Man. Thank you Walter (Doc) Hurley, Sr.
Doc Hurley, August 2013
Wayne Leghorn BHS '66
February 23, 2014
Mahatma Ghandi said, "Be the change you want to see in the world." I'm not sure if Doc Walter J Hurley, Sr ever read that, but he surely lived it. I first met Doc in the late '50's at a Hartford Park Dept Pee Wee basketball tournament. He was the ref and I was afraid of him because he was the largest man I had ever met. He gathered both teams at half-court before the game and his unique basso profundo voice was warm, friendly and inspiring - made you want to be like him and do something to make him proud of you. I think we Goodwin Park Pee Wees took a whuppin that day, but Doc spoke to both teams after the game and said you are all winners for being here and you should be proud for being here and giving it your best effort. I would bump into Doc on occasion over the next 60 years (the last time was a long visit in August, 2013)and, like a fine wine, he improved with time. He certainly had to deal with more than his share of discrimination, disappointment, heartbreak and the normal slings and arrows of life, but they didn't make him bitter - they made him better. Yes, he would mention how he had wanted to be a coach, but I think he realized being a coach would have limited the enormous positive effect he had on generations of boys and girls and men and women fortunate enough to have met him. As a Vice Principal his influence exceeded the bounds of any athletic field. And the athletic coaches of his generation in Hartford - Horvath, Bazzano, Kubachka, Scelza - and the next generation - Reilly, Griffin, Tolliver, Waterman, and so many others will to a man tell you that Doc was a coach's Coach. Doc's influence was not limited to athletes, he coached boys into men, and girls into women. His basso profundo influence continue to echo through the generations. And all who were touched by Doc will continue to live the life of loving kindness that he personified. Let us all try to be more like Doc - to make the world a kinder and more loving place, the kind of change in the world that Doc personified. You are always within us, Doc, and you were a credit to your race - the human race.
Alejandro Gamarra
February 21, 2014
The first time I saw you Mr. Hurley Sir , it was at a Basketball Court up in the attic of The old "North West Jones School" ,there is where you held gym classes, with a small turn table that played instructions for all of us to follow as you sat down , to do your paper work in that little office, you would call out, " Alex "," you know how to flip the record, you don't have to wait for me", that was back in July of 1964, well Mr. Hurley and graduated class walk across the street into ,"Big Weaver High", a few years later ,I join the U.S. Marines, and my first visit home ,before Viet Nam, I when to see you ,at your House, a short visit with and Mrs. and you gave your blessings , and off I when, with my Doc. Hurley Shield, just like a father would, you see I didn't have a father and your were the closest person I had with a Father figure, you're leaving a proud adopted-son, with beautiful memories, Championships together with love, for men kind, thank You Mr. Hurley. Sir. job well done...Rest in Peace, Sir.
February 20, 2014
I often visited with Doc Hurley when I came to Hartford. In 2012 I attended the 55th Weaver High School Reunion and took time to visit with Doc at his home. He was mentally strong and in good spirits, but physically he was not in good shape. We talked for a long time about the early days and the exciting basketball that was played at Weaver when we won two Connecticut State Championships and the New England Championship at the old Boston Garden in 1957. Doc was an exceptional individual who gave much of himself to the youth of Hartford in the 50s and 60s, then developed the Doc Hurley Foundation to provide needy students with scholarships in later years.
GOOD NIGHT AND SO LONG NOBLE WARRIOR, YOUR WORK HAS BEEN SUPERB. NOW THOSE YOU HAVE AFFECTED MUST CARRY THE TORCH TO CONTINUE THE WORK THAT NEEDS TO BE DONE.
WALTER "DOC" HURLEY YOUR LEGACY IS INTACT AND SPIRIT IS ALIVE
Bob Countryman
Weaver '57
UCONN '61
February 19, 2014
Sending peace, light and much love to the family and friends of Doc Hurley..."Doc" you have left a lasting legacy for us all to live by...Rest in Peace,
Lady Esther -- Class of '78
norma jean Baskerville
February 19, 2014
You will be greatly missed.
Shellene McBride
February 19, 2014
Stacey and the Hurley Family,
My deepest condolences on the passing of Doc. He will be missed and his wonderful spirit will never be forgotten. God Bless.
Larry & Diana Walton
February 19, 2014
To the Hurley Family, my condolences goes out to you all,God bless and may God continue to comfort you.
The Baisden Family
February 18, 2014
RIP "Doc Hurley"
February 18, 2014
Rest in Peace " Doc Hurley"
you will always be remember
by the " Class of 84"
Respectfully,
February 18, 2014
His spirit lives on from Heaven - please watch over us, Doc.
Otis Thomas
February 18, 2014
My family and I would like to extend our heartfelt condolences and deepest sympathy to you, during this difficult time.
God has truly gained an angel.
May God give you peace which surpasses all understanding.
Sincerely,
Otis Thomas
February 18, 2014
To the Hurley Family, I am deeply sorry for your lost.'Doc'was a truly great man.
He was a very nice and caring human being.
When I worked at Weaver High School, when came into the building, it was like the whole school lit up. He was our biggest celebrity guest, that we always looked forward seeing.Doc made Weaver High smile. I am really going to miss him.He'll be in heaven coaching the angels.
Ms. Wanda Y. Gaines
East Hartford,CT
Jacqueline Kelly
February 18, 2014
Doc will be missed. Just like Mrs. Hurley who was my fifth grade teacher at Mark twain then I meet Doc. at Weaver High School . My God be with the family.
Carol Hughes (Blanks-Lawson)
February 18, 2014
A Legend has gone home to Glory to be with his beautiful wife and dear son. You will be missed here on earth but not forgotten. You built a legacy for all to enjoy. The Doc Hurley Classics. I was so proud to have my son play in the Classics last year at Weaver High. My son was excited to meet The Great Walter "Doc" Hurley. You will live in our heart and soul forever. Thank you "Doc" for your words of encouragement, wisdom and knowledge.
I will always keep you and your family in my prayers.
God Bless you and thank you for a job well done.
February 18, 2014
May precious memories always linger...
Lovingly,
Riley and Cerise Johnson
Tammy Dawkins
February 18, 2014
R.I.P. Doc Hurley. Gone but never will you be forgotten.
BELLEIA Rivers
February 18, 2014
MY CONDOLENCES TO THE HURLEY FAMILY AM PRAYING FOR YALL R.I.P DOC HURLEY YOU WILL TRULY BE MISSED I LOVE YOU
The Frederick Family
February 18, 2014
We light this candle for a wonderful, humble and courages warrior. . . GOD Bless you "Doc" we all (The City of Hartford) love you and thank you for ALL that you've done for us. Rest in Peace.
Maya Walker-Evans
February 18, 2014
My deepest condolences to the Hurley family. Doc you will be missed.
Yolanda Alexander
February 18, 2014
RIP DOC Hartford won't be the same w/o you my sympathy goes out to his family an the children of the city of hartford
Shellye Davis
February 18, 2014
To the Hurley family we send our love and prayers. Walter J. Hurley Sr. aka "Doc" Hurley meant so much to us and his work will always be cherished. We light a candle in celebration of a man who loved his community and has set a standard of achievement that we all must strive to reach. We will do our part to carry on the lessons he taught us and constantly take the steps towards success that have been set before us.
In Remembrance
The Davis Family
(Alice, Shellye, Randal)
Michelle Leggett
February 18, 2014
To The Hurley Family, You are in prayers and thoughts. May GOD Bless you.
daliah
February 18, 2014
RIP Doc
DEBRA KING-CUMMINGS
February 18, 2014
RIP MR. HURLEY - YOU WILL BE GREATLY MISSED
Deotis Williams
February 17, 2014
My deepest sysmpathies goes out to the "Doc Hurley family. He was a great person.
Soror Yvonne Brown
February 17, 2014
Gwen and Family,
I was sadden to hear about the Home Going for "Doc" Hurley. You have my deepet heartfelt sympathy. May God continue to bless you during your time of brevement.
Vicki Haughton
February 17, 2014
Condolences to the Hurley Family. "Doc" Hurley was simply the best. Rest in peace.
Margaret Moody
February 17, 2014
The Hurley Famly, May GOD Bless you in your time of sorrow.
I.C. Norcom, Class of '57
Angela Frame
February 17, 2014
My deepest sympathies to the Hurley Family. A great man has entered heaven. I recall when he videotaped my parents wedding , Betty and Howard Davis(deceased in April 2000). Rest in peace Doc Hurley! Much respect to you!!
Joe, Bev and Sherry George
February 17, 2014
Rest in Peace Doc.
February 17, 2014
Our family condolences to the Hurley family. Over the years, mainly through sports, the "senior" members of the two families (Doc, Fred, Willie)played together, worked together and gave back to the Hartford community.
Our thoughts are with you as you move forward.
The Ware family members (Brad - Htfd CT; Gary - Peoria AZ; Ferne Ware Ridley - Glendale AZ)
Norris Barber Shop
February 17, 2014
God Bless Doc and the Hurley family. Thank you for all you have done and will continue to do to inspire and motive all people . Love The Norris Barber Shop Family ! Thanks for your support.
April Motley
February 17, 2014
R.I.P Doc, you always brought joy to our school you was a great inspiring principal and always will be missed! #AlwaysWeaverHigh
February 17, 2014
Many Many Memories of You..Doc Hurley Their were a Part of You that we All Shared of You That Will Always Be Remembered ....Thank You For The Children and All That You Have Done....May The Work You Done Speak For You And The Service You Done....To God Be The Glory, You Have Fought The Fight And Won The Race...Sleep On Doc Sleep On...Love And Miss You..Stephanie Iverson-Lee and The Entire Lee Family!
Norman Bailey
February 17, 2014
To the Hurley Family - We thank you for sharing you father with us. GOD BLESS YOU
Jackie Dunning
February 17, 2014
Doc Hurley
Rest In Peace
Sandra Blanks
February 17, 2014
R.I.P. Doc, your work here is done, your legend will live on forever in the lives you've touched. To the family, stay strong, hold on to your faith, God bless you all.
Dawn McKinley
February 17, 2014
Doc thanks for your intelligence and courage! You will be missed. RIP
Dawn McKinley
Weaver graduate 1979
john Gibson
February 17, 2014
Thank you doc for bring your joy to weaver high school
The I.C. Norcom Alumni Athletes
February 17, 2014
We are Sending a Heartfelt Sympathy
to you and the Family. At this time there isn't much that anyone can say, but many thoughts go out to you and the family for someone who was very special and somebody who touched many lives who will be truly missed
February 17, 2014
May God and family comfort you during this time of sorrow.
Always jeanette Pollard & Marjorie Abbott
Cherell Durrant
February 17, 2014
May your soul rest in eternal peace Doc! You were a wonderful leader and your memories shall live on! Thank you for all you did for us.
Respectfully ,
Cherell Durrant
Nicole King
February 17, 2014
Rest In Paradise!!!! Thank you for believing in me.
Nicole King
Weaver High 88
TAMMY GREEN C/O 86
February 17, 2014
To The Hurley Family..Doc was a very important person and mentor for weaver and it students..I'm quite sure alot of students through the years would of never made it to the 12th grade or college without the love, Discipline and support Doc showed to all students..Doc SET THE BARS HIGH AND THROUGH THE ROOF AND BEYOND...May he rest in peace and thanks for all you did for weaver and its students.YOU WILL ALWAYS LIVE IN OUR HEARTS! And I'm for ever grateful for knowing you from 82-86
Angela Edgeston
February 16, 2014
In loving memory of a wonderful man. R.I.P. Doc Hurley
Vazquez Family
February 16, 2014
Our sincere condolences to "DOC's" family and friends.
"Walter J. Hurley Sr." may your soul rest in peace your work on this Earth is now completed. Your memories and legend will live on through the many individuals you have inspired . . . especially members in our family.
Olga Iris Vazquez
February 16, 2014
I will miss your Beautiful Smile Doc...........R.I.P.
cheryl gorge-slater
February 16, 2014
In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.
February 16, 2014
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
February 16, 2014
God bless the Hurley family.
Windsor Boys Basketball
Will Shipman
February 16, 2014
Doc Hurley
You are simply the best and you will be miss big time my heart goes out to the family. Doc Touch everyone lives he came in contact with so you could not do nothing but love him for the things that he's done in the community and into peoples lives thank you Doc Hurley and God Bless the family...
Will Shipman
Pam Williams
February 16, 2014
Please accept our deepest sympathies.
Mooka Mapp
February 16, 2014
RIP DOC #RESPECT
DONITA SHIPMAN
February 16, 2014
Doc you were one of a kind the love you poured into our hearts the youths and adults you were bless to be a blessing throughout the City of Hartford the sports trade you shared the words you shared and the time you shared Thank You
The Execitive Board of I.C. Norcom Hall of Fame
February 16, 2014
Our Thoughts & Prayers goes out to the Family of Doc Hurley. He was an inspiration to a lot of us here in Portsmouth VA. His Legacy will truly live on
Carla Williams
February 16, 2014
The city of Hartford has lost a true Legend. God Bless the Hurley Family.
With Love,
Voices of Women of Color
Marla Knight
February 16, 2014
Rest in peace Doc Hurley, you will be extremely missed. Thanks for everything.
Kimberly Taylor-Bell
February 16, 2014
R.I.P DOC HURLEY. TRULY A GREAT MAN.
Carline Clanton-Watkins
February 16, 2014
To the Family,
Sorry for your loss, Doc will be truly be missed.
1 Peter 5:6-7
6 Humble yourselves, therefore, under God's mighty hand, that he may lift you up in due time. 7 Cast all your anxiety on him because he cares for you.
Class of 1979
Pam Meyers-McGee C/O 1984
February 15, 2014
Prays going out to Mr."DOC" Hurley Family.
A wonderful man that made a difference in students lives. He always gave me a choice, house detention or calling mom's so I took the late bus plenty of days and he always ask me "what I learned for that day"!!
A wonderful legend & mentor who will truly be missed!
Fernan McGee
February 15, 2014
Prays are with the Hurley Family.
My first paddle in school was by "Doc" at Northwest Jones he was my gym teacher and if you got out of line he had no problem to discipline you and to this day it made me a better person. Mr. Hurley a true legend of knowledge and will be truly missed!
Janice Ford Rossetti
February 15, 2014
I shared countless Weaver High School Basketball and Football games at "Doc's" side as a reporter/photographer. May peace be with you and the entire Hurley family.
Janice Ford Rossetti
Lloyd & Pat M athis
February 15, 2014
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
Jos. Jackson
February 15, 2014
Hurley family;
Peace be still...
JJax
Ira & M. Vaildes Williams
February 15, 2014
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Cheryl Brown
February 15, 2014
My prayers and thoughts goes out to the hurley family. He was inspiration in my life and my children life.
February 15, 2014
Doc and I officiated many Basketball and football games togeter.Will miss you.
Joe Oliva. Rocky Hill, Ct. & Milton De.
albert lewis
February 15, 2014
doc was the second father to me,making sure all he came into contact with did the right thing,a superb role model. R,I.P. DOC. FOREVER WITH US ALL.
Stacey
February 15, 2014
To the Hurley Family, my condolences goes out to you all, god bless!!
cheryl perry
February 14, 2014
To the Hurley & Mrs Costly God bless you & the family he was the best
Mary Ann Williams-Mitchell
February 14, 2014
RIP Doc. Your legacy will truly live on. My sincere condolences to the Hurley Family.
Howard Brown
February 14, 2014
To the family of this giant of a man, Doc Hurley. We don't know where greatness, nobility, and character come from. It was simply a part of Doc's makeup. It was just there, and he shared it anyone who would take the time to, no more than just greet him. I'm glad that I knew Doc Hurley, because he made my life a better experience by the conversations that we shared.
Radiah Pinckney
February 14, 2014
To the Hurley Family,
My sincere condolences to the loss of your loved one. As a Doc Hurley Scholarship recipient, I am forever grateful for his commitment to further education and his selfless acts of helping others in the community. May you find peace and comfort through his memory. God bless.
Mary Green
February 14, 2014
Family, My you all be strong doing this difficult time my prayers are with you. Doc thanks for the encouragement and the positive advice..R.I.P. Doc...Go Cowboys ;)
George A Dixon
February 14, 2014
Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.
Robin Board-Bennett
February 14, 2014
Rest In Peace Doc Hurley...your legacy will live in eternity
Airrion Bethea
February 14, 2014
Rest in peace Doc. Thank you for your encouragement and resources in helping me attend Temple University in Phila, Pa. Sincerely, Airrion Bethea
February 14, 2014
Sweet person n enjoyed playing in the doc Hurley classic when I was going to school. Praying for his family. God bless
Grady Sullivan
February 14, 2014
To the Hurley Family:
Doc's friendship will always be treasured. He was a wonderfully caring and selfless man. I will keep him and his loved ones in prayer. May he rest in peace.
February 14, 2014
To the Hurley family, my condolences go out to you all.
The Hudson Family.
Steven Harris
February 14, 2014
Doc you will be greatly missed, but never forgotten, may you rest in peace.
Art Gold
February 13, 2014
My memories of Doc go back to the late 50's when he worked for the City of Hartford Park Department at Keney Park.He was my first basketball coach,a mentor, and a true hero in my life. He stayed and worked at the park when we had away games but always sent us of with a pep talk that ended with his booming voice yelling, "Now go bring home the bacon!". It was also his calming voice that helped hold the City of Hartford together during some turbulent times. All of us lost one of the greatest men the city has ever had. His legend will live forever. God bless you Doc. Rest in Peace.
February 13, 2014
To The Hurley Family, my Condolences and prayers go out to you all. God bless you and keep you. R.I.P "Doc" Joyce Walton
Hazel Howard Mason
February 13, 2014
Rest In Peace Doc you will be missed.
Tiffany Womack
February 13, 2014
Rest in
peace
Doc Hurley
Jacqueline Womack
February 13, 2014
the world
has lost a
great man
rest in
peace
Doc Hurley
you've
earned
your wings
Gone
But
Never
Will
Be
Forgotten.
Eddie and Susan Davis
February 13, 2014
Walter Doc Hurley, Sr. , was a man with a genuine vision for the education of children. His life's work was for the success and well being of all people. Doc lived with a true spirit of God. Let light perpetual shine upon him. Mr. Weaver High School.
Colonel James Berry
February 13, 2014
To The Hurley Family: God Bless you in the loss of your loved one. Doc was the most honorable and caring person that I have known. He epitomized what a role model is all about. R.I.P. Doc.
james Gardner
February 13, 2014
you helped me and my brother and sister so much thank you....
Ronald Copes
February 13, 2014
Doc, you helped so many young people to have a dream and realize that dream. You were an awesome mentor to so many. Thank you for being the man so many of us looked up to. Rest in peace my Brother, you've earned the love and respect from all of us.
The Hunt Family
February 13, 2014
Doc I salute you, I what a Excellent job you've Done for the community in youth. We will miss you tremendously...
sunshyne Gamble
February 13, 2014
My condolences to the family, remember the Greatest Legacy Doc lefted behind OH what a Great Man he was a Hero for all of us I'm grateful that I had the chance to meet him. R. I. P Doc you will always be remembered as Weaver Beavers.
William Howard Johnson Sr.
February 13, 2014
I will truly miss Doc; my deepest sympathy to the Hurley family. "Red Sox"
Irving Freedman
February 13, 2014
I was a classmate of Doc's, (Weaver class of 1941), and will always remember him as the gentle giant. May his blessed memory be a comfort to his family forever.
Peter Dunn
February 13, 2014
My condolences,"Doc" was one of the really good guys and he certainly will be missed.
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