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James Nelson Hurd II obituary, 1957-2025, Houston, TX

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James Hurd Obituary

James Nelson Hurd II
08/01/1957 - 07/09/2025
James Nelson Hurd II, 67, Of Houston, Texas, passed on July 9th, 2025, at Memorial Hermann Hospital in Houston. He passed peacefully surrounded by his family.
Born in Houston, Texas on August 1, 1957, "Jim", as he was known to his friends and family, was a 4th generation Houstonian. He was a graduate of St. Thomas High School, and attended both Sam Houston University, and the University of Houston. He spent most of his career as a respected sales and marketing executive for BFM Printing Company, where he was known for his dedication to his clients. Jim changed careers, and relocated to St. Pete's Beach, Florida, where he worked at the Sirata Hotel up to his early retirement.
Jim loved fishing and golfing. He was also a lifelong Houston Astros, Oiler and Texan football fan. Jim enjoyed spending time with his family and his many lifelong friends, too many to name.
Jim was preceded in death by his father James Nelson Hurd, sister Theresa Hurd- Nichols, and brother Stephen Hurd. He is survived by his mother Marjorie Hurd, and brother Michael Hurd, and wife Karen, and niece Jessica Myers and husband Lucas, niece Julia Hurd, and nephew Christopher Nichols.
Jim was special and unique in many ways; he will be remembered for his kindness, unwavering support for his friends and love for his family. His laughter and personality were larger than life, and was special to everyone who knew him.
In lieu of flowers the family requests donations to the American Cancer Society at www.cancer.org.
Friends and family are invited to Heights Funeral Home on July 24th, 2025 at 11:00 AM for visitation and 12:00 PM for the funeral service.
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Published by Houston Chronicle on Jul. 22, 2025.

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Frank W. Stowell, III

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There was a group of neighborhood kids in another neighborhood that I used to enjoying visiting. Mike was one of my very best friends growing up. Jimmy and Stephen were the big brothers I never had. Both had their own unique and individual personalities. Jim was so dedicated to his family. This guy was a tough fighter and at the same time an incredibly caring human being. My Mom always remembered when Jim gave her a big loving bear hug at church. Lifted her off the ground. She LOVED that unexpected and warm embrace. Jim was a good man.

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