John E. Hurd 91, of Bellaire, Ohio died July 22, 2016 at Ohio Valley Medical Center, Wheeling WV.
John was born February 10, 1925 in Bellaire Ohio, a son of the late Harold and Blanche M. Workman Hurd.
He was retired from Wheeling Pittsburgh Steel Yorkville Mill, a member of the Bellaire Christian Church, Disciples of Christ where he was Elder Emeritus. He was an avid fisherman.
Preceding him in death, in addition to his parents, was a brother, James Hurd.
Surviving is his wife of 70 years, Harriett E. Williams Hurd, two daughters, Louise McCracken of Bellaire, OH and Peggy (John) Byles of Belmont, OH, two sisters, Clara Kelly of Moundsville, WV and Rosemary Tottka of Bellaire, OH, 4 grandchildren; Candi McCracken, Cindy Smith, Jonathan Byles and Carolyn Byles, 4 great grandchildren; Anthony Byles, Seth Reed, Andrew Reed and Emily Byles.
Family and friends will be received Monday 2-4pm & 6-8 pm at the Bauknecht-Altmeyer Funeral Homes and Crematory, 441 37th Street, Bellaire, Ohio where Funeral services will be held at 11am Tuesday with Pastor Jerry Garloch officiating.
Burial follows in Holly Memorial Gardens, Pleasant Grove, Ohio.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Bellaire Christian Church @TMCFunding.com.
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Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.bauknechtaltmeyer.com.
Met John and Harriett 24 years ago at Seneca Lakes. They were what we called our camping buddies. The love and memories we have is like no other. John and my husband Rick would go out early fishing and always come back with a fish story to tell, John and Harriett introduced my children Ricky and Tabitha to homemade ice cream one year and then every year after that it was a tradition to have it. We had even brought our youth group up to camp at Seneca Lakes. Our lot was small but John took care of that he built a nice fire and invited all of us to his camp site to have devotions , each kid share something and then John sang. He was a true friend and we will miss him greatly. We are so blessed to have known him and take pleasure in knowing we will see him again in Heaven. Our thoughts and prayers are with Harriett and the rest of his family.
Jonathan & Family, Sorry for your loss. You are in our Prayers.
His great smile
Please accept our condolences on the loss of your loving husband and father. May he RIP and may your hearts be filled with all the wonderful days spent together throughout the years. GOD BLESS YOU ALL
When someone you love dies, it is always a difficult experience for family members. Sorry for your loss. May you all find comfort, as you pour out your heart in prayer, to “the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of tender mercies and the God of all comfort, who comforts us in all our trials. He is the hearer of prayer. (2 Corinthians 1:3, 4; Psalms 65:2).