LTC (Ret.) William Jackson Hurst, 76, passed away on July 14, 2014 at his home in Marietta. Born in Cairo, GA, William graduated from Ochlochnee High School in 1956 and received a Bachelor’s Degree from North Georgia College in 1961. From the years of 1960-1980, William served his country in the U.S. Army and retired as a Lieutenant Colonel. William has been a resident of Marietta since 1977 and is preceded in death by his parents Albert and Lenora Hurst. He leaves behind his wife of 47 years, Anna from Berlin, Germany and his sister Judy Hurst of OChlochnee, GA., a niece, Amy Henderson (Terry) and a nephew Albert Hurst, also from Ochlochnee. A graveside service with full military honors will be held Thursday, July 17 at 11:30 AM at Georgia National Cemetery in Canton, GA. Online condolences may be made at hmpattersoncantonhill.com.