Martin Ray Hurd, Sr.
1946 - 2023
Martin Ray Hurd, Sr.
1946 - 2023
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1946
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2023
Martin Hurd, Sr. Obituary
Martin Ray Hurd, Sr., 76, passed away on Thursday, January 5, 2023, at his home. He was born July 25, 1946, to William Harold and Maxine Mason Hurd. He served in the United States Army in Vietnam War as a member of the 335th Assault Helicopter Company. He worked in quality control and as a machine operator at Mueller Brass Industries for over 40 years.
Services will be 2:00 p.m. Saturday, January 7, at the McNeece-Morris Funeral Home Chapel in Fulton with Minister Bill Lee officiating. Burial will be in the Tilden Community Cemetery.
Survivors include his wife of 57 years, Myra Hurd; one son, Martin Ray Hurd, Jr. (Karen) of Waverly, TN; three daughters, Rebecca Pettigrew of Plantersville, Lynn Klaesen and Anna Archie (B.J.), both of Fulton; one sister, Betty Adams (Richard) of New Albany; 13 grandchildren, 8 great grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by two brothers, Hillman Hurd and Tillman Hurd; and his parents.
Pallbearers will be Ethan Pettigrew, Cole Amason, Matthew Klaesen, Marty Klaesen, Cody Crane, Axel Archie, and Alex Vaughan.
Visitation will be Saturday from 1:00 p.m. until service time at McNeece-Morris Funeral Home.
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Sandra Newton
January 7, 2023
Betty, so sorry to hear about Martin Ray.
Wanda Carson
January 7, 2023
Myra, Anna, and rest of the family, I am so sorry for your loss. I feel that he is now well and at peace. I will be praying as I know what it feels like to lose a father and husband. Love you all
Judy Govatos
January 7, 2023
Sam and Makayla, I’m so sorry to hear about your grandfather. Prayers for y’all and your family during this time,
Judy Loden Kennedy
January 6, 2023
Oh Myra I’m So Sorry to see of Martins Passing I always thought a lot of him He was a Sweet Classmate of 64 prayers for you and your Family
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