Mr. Hurdle spent his career as a machinist. One of his achievements during his career was being awarded the Silver Snoopy Award from Brewster Shaw for his contribution to the Space Shuttle Program. Upon retirement, he loved working on tractors, riding motorcycles and sitting outdoors admiring wildlife.
He was preceded in death by his parents and his beloved wife, Betty. Survivors include daughter, Pam of New Mexico; three grandchildren, Justin Wallace and wife Courtney, Tamara Hurdle, and Mandy Hooten; three great-grandchildren; sister, Arlene Taylor; brother, Ralph Hurdle; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Services are to be held Thursday, July 15, 2021 at 10:00 a.m. at Hill Crest Memorial Funeral Home. Interment will follow in Hill Crest Memorial Park. Visitation will be on Wednesday evening, July 14, 2021, from 5-7 p.m., also at Hill Crest Memorial Funeral Home.