Donald L Hurley

Donald Hurley, 77, known to local friends as "Coach" and known to his work friends as "Tank," passed away July 16, 2015. He was born in Circleville, Ohio, on June 7, 1938. He was the son of Austin and Ruth (James) Hurley. Don was preceded in death by his parents and his brother, Charles Hurley. He is survived by his loving wife, Bettie; son, Michael (Johnna) Hurley; grandchildren, Amanda, Ashley and Jessica; 11 great grandchildren; sister, Patricia Funk and several nieces and nephews. Donald served in the Air National Guard while working at DuPont, and then ATandT for 27 years. He enjoyed dancing at the Smith's Dance Garden, American Legion, and VFW. He was a huge OSU Buckeye fan and is in the book Woody's Boy's. The chapter "The Fan" is about Donald. He also enjoyed spending time at his home in Apple Valley and was a fan of John Wayne, classic country music and country western television shows. Family will receive friends on Monday, July 20, 2015 from 5-8PM at the Defenbaugh-Wise-Schoedinger Funeral Home, 151 East Main Street, Circleville, Ohio 43113. Funeral service will be held at 11AM on, Tuesday, July 21, 2015 at the funeral home with Pastor Phil Manson officiating. Burial will follow at Jackson Twp. Cemetery.