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Charles Hurd Obituary

Charles (Chuck) Hurd Eaton Rapids Passed over into eternal life March 26, 2013. He was born February 17, 1975 in Lansing, the son of Charles and Teresa (Braska) Hurd. Chuck was employed with Dowding Industries for the last 10 years. He was known as the owner of the "Christmas House" in Eaton Rapids. Chuck loved the holidays, camping, canoeing, NASCAR, motorcycles in general and Harley's in particular. He is survived by his beloved, Heather (Smith) Allen; her children, Lindsay Lampson, Tayler Allen; Landon Allen all of Eaton Rapids; parents, Charles and Teresa (Braska) Hurd of Eaton Rapids; siblings, Tiffany Hurd of Dimondale, Andy Hurd of CA, Rusty (Amber) Hurd of Charlotte, TJ Hurd of Eaton Rapids, Suzy Hurd of Eaton Rapids; numerous extended family members and friends. A Mass of Christian burial will be held at 1 p.m. Thursday March 28, 2013 at St. Mary's Catholic Church, 807 St. Mary's Blvd. Charlotte, MI 48813 with Father Frances Mossholder officiating. Interment will follow at Rosehill Cemetery. Visitation will be Wednesday from 2-4 p.m. and 6-8 p.m. at the Shelly-Odell Funeral Home, 518 S. Main St. Eaton Rapids. A rosary will be prayed at the funeral home Wednesday at 7:30 p.m. Memorial contributions can be made to Eaton Community Palliative Care, 2675 S. Cochran Rd. Charlotte, MI 48813 or Relay For Life. Please visit our website to place online condolences or sign the guest register, www.shellyodell.com

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Published by Lansing State Journal on Mar. 27, 2013.

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Danette Hogan (Price

April 3, 2013

I always remember the unicyle, and all the decoration at the holidays. I really enjoyed seem them. I remember having home/tag class with him in middle school. I always with enjoy the happiness you brought to everyone. We will miss you.

Wendy And Larry Allen

April 2, 2013

Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.

THIS IS THE HURD FAMILY 4 BOYS CHUCK, ANDY, RUSTY, T.J. 2 GIRLS TIFFANY, SUZY AND MOM AND DAD TERESA, CHARLIE

Tiffany Hurd

March 29, 2013

I THINK WE LOOK LIKE TWINS IN THIS PHOTO

Tiffany Hurd

March 29, 2013

AAWWEE... WE ARE SO CUTE.. OR AT LEAST I AM

Tiffany Hurd

March 29, 2013

ALWAYS A GREAT CHILDHHOD MEMORY.. RAKING LEAVES AND JUMPING IN

Tiffany Hurd

March 29, 2013

CHUCK GAVE ME THE NICK NAME BEE..

Tiffany Hurd

March 29, 2013

WE WERE ONLY A YEAR APART

Tiffany Hurd

March 29, 2013

ME HOLDING DOWN MY BIG BROTHER cHUCK... MY FAV PHOTO

Tiffany Hurd

March 29, 2013

Aaron & Shantell Wells

March 29, 2013

May you rest in Peace Chuck, Condolences to the family and friends. It was a pleasure to meet you all.

april hanna

March 28, 2013

chuck you are truely missed her by me and all your friends family and coworkers. this day came too early for a young caring man like you. we will see you with our father in heaven rest in peace chuck!

Jessep Magoon

March 28, 2013

You're a very special man! Looking forward to some unicycle lessons in the clouds someday brother. One Love!

Todd,Cathy Stowell and family

March 28, 2013

Always remembered never forgotten. Heaven got a little brighter. R. I. P.

Kristine Levandusky

March 28, 2013

Chuck was a special person, everyone who was fortunate enough to know him knew this. We as a community mourn the loss of such a great guy. My deepest sympathies to his family and friends. He didn't deserve to die so young, but his death reminds us to cherish the living for we don't know how long we have with those most important to us. Thank you Chuck for all you have done, all the smiles, chuckles, and joy you brought to so many people. You will always be missed, but never forgotten.

Howard Savage

March 28, 2013

Chuck you were a great person to know! It didn't matter who the person was, you would always say hi to them when the said hi to you! You brought smiles to a lot of peoples faces and amazed people by how talented you were at riding that unicycle! Thanks for being the person you were! You will always be remembered! REST IN PEACE FRIEND!!!

Arlene Tichnell

March 28, 2013

Teresa and family,

I am sorry to hear of the loss of your loved one.

april scott

March 28, 2013

Prayers for all his friends and family....

Rick Tanner

March 28, 2013

Sending prayers your way....

Cheryl & Kooter Platt

March 28, 2013

I remember working with you at Hungry Howies years ago and laughing with you. You touched so many people in Eaton Rapids with your unicycles and participation in the parades. We'd always look for Chucky! We will still remember you every time we watch a parade, or see a holiday blow-up. God
Bless you Chucky! You were special.
Kooter & Cheryl Platt

Doing what ALL us Hurds love.

Uncle Dave Hurd

March 28, 2013

You'll really be missed Chuck. I was kinda hoping the whole Hurd could one time get together for a good long ride. You were what I've told many, a Gentle Giant. Ride on!

Autumn Freeman

March 28, 2013

RIP Chuck! You were such an amazing man! You will not only be remembered for the holiday decorations or riding the unicycle but your great personality and high spirits! You will be missed but never forgotten! May you rest in peace and be out gaurdian angel!!

Beth Duperron

March 28, 2013

Hey chuck, It's hard believe your not here with us. But i know God has a plan for you. But does not makes it any easer for your wife, family and friends! You are in a better place. I will be praying for your family!!!

Jessie Marek

March 28, 2013

Class of 2000 RIP Charles ~!
To the family I send my prayers with you at this difficult time.

suzi simon

March 28, 2013

Rest in Peace Chucky, My thoughts and Prayers go out to you all. May the Lord give you strength and peace at this difficult time. Sending Much Love to Uncle Charlie, Aunt Teresa and my Cousins.

Barb and Jim Noyes

March 28, 2013

We are so sorry for your loss. We did not see Chuck often but we always knew that he was here and he knew that he could stop over and run and idea by Jim. I will never forget the little boy who came over to my house with a wrench in his pocket so that he could join his bike to a friends' bike and make a tandem bike for them to ride on. He said the only problem was that the new bike would not have brakes so they had to be careful not to ride into the river.

Erica Huerta

March 27, 2013

You will always be remembered, Chuck! R.I.P

Jessica Shaw

March 27, 2013

Rest in peace friend you will be missed...

parade not gonna be the same

March 27, 2013

silly chucky

March 27, 2013

Heather & Chuck

March 27, 2013

kelly spencer

March 27, 2013

Proud you were my cousin, love and miss you. You are now onto the next stage of your journey. Many Blessings!

Dustie Becker

March 27, 2013

Love you Bub! See you when I get there!!

unicycle man

Tiffany Hurd

March 27, 2013

Luv ya big big brother...

Shelly Waidelich

March 27, 2013

Prayers for comfort for all of Chuck's Family.

Mary and Marv Dowding Ind.

March 27, 2013

Our deepest sympathy, Chuck will truly be missed by many.

David & Judy Hurd

March 27, 2013

Heather, Charlie and Teresa we are praying for Gods comfort and peace in this very difficult time. Unfortunately we cannot be there for you, but we are praying and love you.

Art & Joanne Williams

March 27, 2013

We are saddened by your loss but rejoice in the love and comfort of the Lord for Chuck and for us all.

Joe & Sara Williams

March 27, 2013

We are sorry for your loss and the great loss to the entire Eaton Rapids community. His holiday displays brought joy to the entire city.

samantha mcmann

March 27, 2013

I have a very heavy heart, because of this terrible news, Chuck was a great guy i have known him for many years..what a great guy

Rod & Anne

March 27, 2013

Shocked and saddened to hear of you're families loss. Thoughts and prayers to all.

Tom and Brenda VanStraten

March 27, 2013

We did not know Chuck personally, but always looked forward to when the Christmas House would be all set up! We have probably caused some close calls for accidents because we would slow down alomost to a stop to try to take everything in! Our prayers go out to the family and friends at this time and in the months to come. Just know that you have touched SO MANY people that you did not even know.

The Scotts

March 27, 2013

We are so sorry for the loss. We didn't know Chuck, but his displays brought a lot of joy to our family, and we looked forward to them every year.

Cindy, Josh, Angie

March 27, 2013

I am so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you in this time of sorrow.

Paula Metts

March 27, 2013

I will miss Chuck's laugh and happy spirit. Heaven's getting a new "Class Clown". God bless you Chuck.

Rena & Rick Zohott

March 27, 2013

Our deepest condolences for your loss. Know that you have your very own guardian angel with a zest for living watching over you and guiding your light.

Heather Martin

March 27, 2013

Chuck you will be missed by all! Dowding's will not be the same without you. I come it waiting for you to come in my office to make me laugh and tell me some crazy story about your weekend. Love your Dowding Family..

March 27, 2013

Always in our thoughts! Love you Chuck.
Mike & Vicki

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