ROCKINGHAM — James Esley Hurst, 87, of Rockingham, passed away Friday, Jan. 31, 2020 at Hospice Haven.
Mr. Hurst was born May 7, 1932 in Chesterfield County, South Carolina, a son of the late Weldon and Ada Jones Hurst.
He had served his country in the U.S. Army and many years ago was a volunteer fireman for the Rockingham Fire Department. He had retired as a supervisor from Southern Bag Company.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Josephine Coble Hurst and a daughter, Gena Hurst.
Surviving are his daughter, Trudy Dotson (Mark); grandchildren, Ben Moree (Seagrum), Joey Moree (Mary Catherine) and Jimmy Dotson; great-grandchildren, Drew and Layla Moree; brothers, Olin Hurst and Harold Hurst; and longtime companion, Cathy Thompson.
Graveside services will be at 11 a.m. Monday, Feb. 3 at Richmond County Memorial Park with the Rev. Donnie Driggers officiating.
The family will greet friends from 4–6 p.m. Sunday at Carter Funeral Home in Rockingham and at other times at the home.
Memorials may be made online at www.carterfuneral.net.
