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Wade Jurney Obituary
KERNERSVILLE — Mr. Wade Gilmer Jurney Sr. , 66, of Kernersville, passed away Friday, September 25, 2009, after a brief illness. He was surrounded by his devoted family.
He was born in Surry County on December 11, 1942, to William L. and Esther Harrell Jurney. He was veteran serving in the United States Air Force. Mr. Jurney was the owner and operator of Jurney Construction for the last 30 years and was a member of the Homebuilder's Association. He had a great sense of humor. Mr. Jurney participated in two research studies on diabetes and Alzheimer's at Wake Forest University School of Medicine.
He was preceded in death by his sister, Claudia Bell.
Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Brenda Powell Jurney; three children, Antionette Jurney Branson (Jim) of Graham, Kelly Jurney Simmons of Kernersville and Wade Jurney Jr. (Karen) of Greensboro; six grandchildren, Lane Summerlin, Ali Brooks, Carson Simmons, Erica Jurney- Harrelson, Sydney Jurney and Emma Simmons; one sister, Cindy Hockman (John) of Chesapeake, Va., and two brothers, Tony Jurney (Maria Guerrera) of Alexandria, Va., and Bobby Jurney of Mt. Airy.
A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. on Tuesday, September 29, at the family home, 519 Bluff School Road, Kernersville, with Rev. Steve Monroe officiating.
The family will receive friends from 6 until 9 p.m. Monday at Hayworth-Miller Silas Creek Chapel.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Brenner Children's Hospital, Medical Center Blvd., Winston-Salem, NC 27157.
Offer online condolences at www.hayworth-miller.com
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penny thompson
October 1, 2009
Hey Toni. I am thinking of you during this time and pray that God will blanket you and keep you warm and loved. Please let me know if there is anything I can do for you. Just know that I am here. Penny
September 28, 2009
The Jurney Family,
My thoughts and prayers are with you all at this sad time. I worked with Wade quite a bit some years back and always found him to be both very kind and very funny. I'll always remember him with a smile on his face.
Susan Carter
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September 28, 2009
Toni,
Very sorry to hear of the loss of your father.
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September 28, 2009
Jurney Family,
All of you are in our prayers.
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Jim & Myrna Caudle
September 28, 2009
Brenda and family,
What a wonderful person Wade was. Always cheerful and smiling. We will miss him greatly. We will be thinking of all of you during this time, and will be here for you if you need anything.
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September 28, 2009
Wade and Karen,
We are thinking about you and your family during this difficult time.
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