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Melvin Hurst Obituary
1938-2020
Pastor Melvin Hurst, Sr., beloved pastor of Gracious Hope B. C. in Houston, Texas went to his heavenly home on Friday, July 3, 2020. He was the youngest son of Johnnie and Gladys Hurst, Sr. Was born February 1, 1938 in Calvert, Texas. He was the beloved husband of Mazola Hurst for forty years.
Public viewing will be on Saturday, July 11, 2020; 10:00 a.m. – 11:55 a.m., A Private Celebration of Life will be held at 12:00 noon, both services will be held at the Greater St. Matthew Church, 7701 Jutland St., Houston, Texas 77033. Dr. Richard Jewel Rose, Officiating, Rev. C. Vincent Berry, Eulogist, Rev. Ronald Booker, Pastor and Dr. Gusta Booker, Pastor Emeritus,
Private burial for immediate family will follow at Houston Memorial Gardens in Pearland, Texas.
As mandated by the governor of Texas, masks are required/gloves are recommended and social distancing will be strictly enforced at all services.
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Mildred Ratliff
July 11, 2020
Ms. Mazola & Family,
Prayers of strength today and the days to come . Please except my deepest sympathy to you and the family.
Love,
Mickey Ratliff
Marilyn Scott
July 10, 2020
Praying for Sis. Hurst and family. Also praying for the Gracious Hope Baptist Church family. May God comfort your hearts.
Marilyn Scott
July 10, 2020
Praying for Sis. Hurst and family. Also praying for the Gracious Hope Baptist Church family. May God comfort your hearts.
Willadene Glover
July 10, 2020
May God bless you and your family forever!
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Ophia Hickman-Kemp
July 9, 2020
Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always.
Pamela McGinnis
July 9, 2020
You are in my thoughts and prayer. God loves you!
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