William "Bill" Hurst's Obituary
William "Bill" Hurst 83 of Olive Branch, MS passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by his children August 15, 2023. He is preceded in death by the love of his life Judy Hurst and was married to her for 60 years, his parents D.Q. and Shirley Hurst of Navarre, FL and his four sisters and brother.
Bill was born July 1, 1940 in Port Aransas, TX. He graduated from Choctawhatchie High School in Fort Walton Beach, FL and attended Ole Miss on a full athletic football scholarship. He transferred to Delta State to play football and graduate, so that he could marry Judy due to Ole Miss not allowing football athletes to marry.
For most of his professional career, Bill was involved in the transportation industry. Owning and operating truck and car dealerships in West Memphis, Arkansas and Wilson, Arkansas. He retired as vice president of international sales for Griffin Armored.
He was a true outdoorsman and an avid hunter and fisherman. He loved nothing more than spending time on hunting and fishing trips with his son, son’s friends and nephews making hysterical memories that will live on forever.
Bill is survived by his two children Hal (Carrie) Hurst of Tupelo, MS, Brette (Joe) Stanley of Signal Mountain, TN and his five grandchildren Grace, Cella, Molly, Mary-Rives, and Ripp. He was excited to meet his first great grandson Wyatt due in October:
He is also survived by many nieces, nephews, and friends who truly think he hung the moon.
The visitation will be held Saturday, August 26, 2023 at Memorial Park Funeral Home from 2:00 p.m. until the service time at 3:00 p.m.
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