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Gerald Hurst Obituary

Gerald Hurst The Villages, FL - Gerald Owens Hurst, 84, a resident of The Villages, Florida, passed away peacefully November 3, 2021. Gerald was born and raised in Durham, NC, area where he was the youngest of eleven children. He proudly served in the Army National Guard for eight years. Gerald spent much of his life working in the trucking industry in Charleston, SC, prior to moving to The Villages in 2003. He was the owner and operator of Hurst Transportation Services. Gerald loved spending time with his wife and was an avid golfer who had four holes in one and a $100 putt. He also enjoyed the companionship of his dog, Misty. Gerald received much pleasure in helping neighbors and friends solve problems as well as just chatting and joking with them. He is survived by his wife of 56 years, Nancy. He is also survived by a daughter, Lisa of Decherd, TN; two grandsons; one great-grandson; and numerous nieces and nephews. Surviving Gerald also is his brother and sister-in-law, Odell and Pat Hurst of Shallotte, NC. A Celebration of Life honoring Gerald is scheduled at 10 a.m. on Saturday, November 20, 2021, at St. George Episcopal Church in The Villages. In lieu of flowers, the family suggest making a contribution in Gerald's honor to Marion County Hospice, 9505 SW 110th St., Ocala, FL 34481. Visit our guestbook at legacy.com/obituaries/charleston

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Published by Charleston Post & Courier from Nov. 9 to Nov. 10, 2021.

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Anthony L Williams

December 29, 2021

R.I.P.Gerald worked for him in Chas Bo-mark trans. I was his City and Rd driver treated me like I was his son,was a straight forward person and said what was on his mind.Sleep well Gerald.

Vaughn Loeffler

November 10, 2021

I had the pleasure of knowing Gerald by virtue of being a colleague of his wonderful wife Nancy. Although my time with Gerald was extremely limited, it was clear that his character & integrity were beyond reproach, as was the love & devotion that he and Nancy shared for each other. Although it can go without saying that such sharing of life, true love and friendship in this often chaotic world is a blessing beyond measure, I am none-the-less sending this note to the world along with loving energy to my dear friend Nancy,,,, in hopes that pain of her loss is tempered by the knowledge that others have witnessed the remarkable blessing of their love & devotion for each other.

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