May 15, 1927 ~ January 1, 2021
Ray R. Hurst, 93, Smiths Grove, died Friday, January 1, 2021, at the Medical Center at Bowling Green. A Tennessee native, he was a son of the late Jake Hurst and Dulcie Cox Hurst Harris. He was a retired production line worker at the GM Corvette Plant. In addition to dearly loving his family, Ray loved anything outdoors from gardening, to fishing, to camping, to hunting.
Survivors include two daughters: Raye Lynn Galbreath and husband Gene, and Ida Hurst all of Uhrichsville, Ohio; six grandchildren: Matthew Hurst, Rhonda Reeves, Jason Brill, Branden Richardson, Jordi Burkey, and Dawn Hurst; his companion of 26 years, Shirley Stephens; three step-children: Vickie, Connie, and April; 21 great-grandchildren; many great-great grandchildren; along with several step grandchildren and step great-grandchildren, nieces, and nephews.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two sons: Donald Ray Hurst and Thomas Wayne Hurst; one daughter, Phyllis Hurst; four grandchildren: Jo Ann Alfieri, Tina Parker, Donna, and Tiffany Lance; three brothers: Colonel LaPaz Hurst, Kermit Hurst, and Blaine Hurst; one sister, Ann Krienbell.
Funeral services will be held 2:00 p.m. Monday at the Hatcher & Saddler Funeral Home with burial in the Evergreen Cemetery. Visitation will be after 1:00 p.m. Monday at the funeral home.
In keeping with the Governor’s recommendations for safety during funeral and memorial services, the number of attendees in the funeral home at any given time will be limited; no food permitted in the lounge; social distancing will be necessary; and face coverings are required.