RG proudly served in the United States Air Force for 41 years, four years of active duty and thirty-seven years in the Air National Guard, while working at Oak Ridge Y-12 Laboratory for 37 years.
He loved all of his nurses and had a great appreciation for all of our armed forces and police officers. He went out of his way to thank them for their service on a regular basis.
RG was preceded in death by his wife of 67 years, Sue; son, Michael; his parents and his brother Gene.
He is survived by his children, Patrick Hurst (Janet Deal) and Janet Stanton (Steve); daughter-in-law, Jean Hurst; sister, Anita Fine (Charles); four grandchildren, Gretchen Sutton (Geoff), Scott Hurst, Nicholas Hurst (Samantha), Parker Hurst (Beth) and “bonus” grandson Stephen Stanton Jr.. In addition, he leaves behind his great-grandchildren, Stella, Easton, Harrison, Emmie and Rollins.
The family will receive friends, Sunday, November 21, 2021 from 1-2pm followed by a Celebration of Life Service at 2pm and a 3pm Entombment. The services will be held at Berry Highland Memorial, 5315 Kingston Pike, with Charlie McNutt officiating.
A very special thanks for the excellent and loving care from all his nurses at P.C.M.
In lieu of flowers and in memory of RG Hurst, please make a donation to Sevier Heights Baptist Church, Prison Softball Ministry, 3140 Maloney Rd. Knoxville, TN 37920.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.berryhighlandmemorial.com for the Hurst family.
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