Morris J. Hurt, age 77, of Elm City, NC, passed away on Wednesday, September 2, 2015 at Duke University Medical Center.
He was born on July 22, 1938 in Louisville, MS; to the late Hampton and Mae Hurt. Morris attended school in Chicago, Ill., and Louisville, MS. He took Management Courses at Mississippi State University and the University of Alabama. Morris was Manager of Construction for Mitchell Engineering Company from 1956 to 1980; which merged with Ceco Steel. In the early 80’s, Hurt along with E.G. Smithson formed their own General Contracting Company, Smithson, Inc. In 1984, the two started Basepoint Co. In 1987, Hurt and Robert Coggins started DanCo Builders, Inc. In 2002, Hurt Enterprises was formed. These companies are unlimited licensed General Contractors. Morris was a member of Englewood United Methodist Church, Rocky Mount Moose Lodge for 47 years, Corinthian Lodge #230 A.F. & A.M., Enfield Valley A&A Scottish Rite, New Bern Valley A&A Scottish Rite, Sudan Shriners A.A.O.N.M.S. of New Bern, NC. for 39 years, and a member of the American Coon Hunters Association. In his spare time, he was an avid golfer and coon hunter. He was known worldwide by his treeing Walker “Hurts” Balling Banjo.
Morris is preceded in death by his son, Bernard Jeffrey Hurt; brothers, Howard, Elon, John Earl and Zeno Hurt; sister, Elton Glassco and his father-in-law, Bernard Whitehead.
He leaves to cherish his memory, his loving family, and wife, June Hurt of 57 years; son, Marcus “Mark” and his wife Deannie Hurt of Youngsville, NC; daughter, Margaret H. Pearse and her late husband, Timothy Pearse of Elm City, NC; grandsons, Michael Hurt and his wife Kindell Hurt, Mason Hurt and his wife Krystal Hurt, all of Youngsville, NC; grand-daughters, Charlotte Hurt of Franklin, NC; Meagan Pearse and Crysta Pearse of Rocky Mount, NC; Alys Pearse of Raleigh, NC; great-grandsons, Myles Hurt, Malcolm Hurt and Manning Hurt; brother, Lamar Hurt of Louisville, MS; sisters, Etta Mae Hurt of Mobile, AL. and Joy Peters of Dalphina, AL; mother-in-law, Donie Whitehead of Louisville, MS; brother-in-law, Harold Holton and sister-in-law, Janice Holton of Houston, TX; and several nieces and nephews.
The funeral service will be held on Saturday, September 5, 2015 at 7:00 PM at Johnson Funerals and Cremations, 661 English Road, Rocky Mount, NC, with Rev. Mark Pridgen officiating. Visitation to follow after the service until 9:00 PM.
Interment will follow on Wednesday, September 9, 2015 in Louisville, Mississippi.
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September 21, 2015
Juanita Catlett
Margaret,
I'm so sorry to hear of the loss of your father. May you find comfort in all of your memories with him.
Juanita Catlett
September 18, 2015
June, so sorry to read of Morris's passing. I remember you, Morris and your kids from Beverly Rd. in the late 70's.
Kris Rivenbark
Jacksonville, Fl.
September 15, 2015
Lee & Esther
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
September 9, 2015
Jeannie O'Neal
June, so sorry to hear about the passing of Morris! Our thoughts are with you and your family. Please know we care . Safe travels for you all to Mississippi. Deannie's sister , Jeannie
September 9, 2015
Wayne ' s Roofing & Gutter
It was a pleasure doing business with you. Sending our thoughts and prayers to your family.
September 9, 2015
James Harper
I am sorry for the loss of your love one. Death is a very painful thing, but we can find comfort by prayer and bible reading. Please read Psalms 46:1,2 it tells us that God is our refuge and strength a help that is readily found in times of distress.
September 7, 2015
HOWARD/SYLVIA DUNCAN
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
September 7, 2015
june , mark and marguet i want to send you and yours my sincere prayers to your family. he was a good man and we will all miss him. jimmy woodall
September 6, 2015
Charlene Lewis
June, I am so sorry and certainly shocked to hear of Morris' passing. I just played golf with him a few weeks ago. You and your familiy are certainly in my prayers.
September 6, 2015
Kevin & Sandy Bright
June and family,
So very sorry for your loss. Morris was a good neighbor and will be missed. Our thoughts are with all of you.
Sandy and Kevin Bright
September 5, 2015
Berrie Bunn
Margaret,
I am so sorry for your loss. I will be thinking about you and your family during this time.
September 5, 2015
June and family, You have our deepest sympathy. May God give you the strength to get thru this difficult time. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Love Jim,Hope & Jaela Thoburn
September 5, 2015
Bill and Sandra Rowe
June, we were so sorry to hear about Morris. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
September 5, 2015
Robin Kirilov Wells
June, we are so sorry to hear of Morris' passing. You and your family will be in our thoughts and prayers.
September 5, 2015
My sincerest sympathy. May the God of all comfort strengthen your family during this time of sorrow. Those who die God keeps in his memory because he cares, they are precious in his eyes. Psalms:116:15
September 4, 2015
Margaret we are so sorry to hear about the passing of your father. We will keep you, your girls, and the rest of your family in our thoughts and prayers.
Vicky, Donald, and Blake Boyd
September 4, 2015
Colleen Bunting
Sympathy, thoughts and prayers to the family of Morris J. Hurt. May peace and comfort be your constant companion as you adjust to this tremendous break in your family circle.
My late husband, Garland, was a life long avid coon hunter. He was a coon hunting friend of Morris.
Sincerely,
Colleen Bunting
Scotland Neck, N. C.
September 4, 2015
June , We are so sorry to hear about Morris. you and your family will be n our thoughts and prayers love you Rita and Denny
September 4, 2015
Kate Permenter
June, my heart goes out to you and your family. You're in my thoughts and heart at this sad time. Love, Kate Permenter
September 4, 2015
Geoffrey Fabb
June:
We are so sorry for your loss. Morris will be missed greatly by all who knew him.
Geoffrey & Geraldine Fabb
September 4, 2015
Ginger Bruce
Mark, I am so sorry about your loss. I know that tomorrow is your birthday (same as mine) and sorry that it will be spent mourning the loss of your father. My husband's mother passed on his birthday 3 years ago so I can understand how hard this must be for you. God bless you and all of your family. I will be praying for God to comfort you. Take care!
Ginger Batts Bruce
September 4, 2015
Deborah Holden
Mark and family,
Thinking of you with Sympathy and Caring.
September 4, 2015
Stephanie Batten
Margaret and girls, sending thoughts and prayers from Wilson for all who loved your father.
September 4, 2015
Prayers for June and family. What a wonderful, caring and generous person heaven has gained.
September 4, 2015
June,
So sorry for your loss. Bonnie Drive won't be the same.
We will keep you and your family in our prayers. Stay strong my friend
Dick and Carolyn Georg
September 4, 2015
Morris will be missed by many. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time of loss.
Clint, Debby and Heath Henry
September 4, 2015
Fuz & Lori Furbush
M & Family, We are so sorry to hear about your father's passing. I know this is a difficult time for you and your family. You have our deepest sympathy.
September 4, 2015
Judy Winstead
Morris left a legacy for all of us to remember....he touched alot of lives while he was with us...he will always be rememberd !!!!
September 4, 2015
Ted and Betty Jo Taylor
Margaret,Meagan,Crysta and Elys We are so sorry for your loss and are thinking of you.
September 4, 2015
Kennie & Deena Lee
Our thoughts and prayers go out to your family, so sorry to hear of your lost.
Kennie & Deena Lee
September 4, 2015
JUNE, Margaret, Mark and family:
Our hearts go out to you--our very dear friends and Lake Gaston neighbors.-
on the loss of Morris. Please accept our deepest sympathy and love. Ernie Freeman Family
September 4, 2015
Seth and Lisa Tyson
Dear Margaret and family,
The love of a father is like no other. We will continue to lift you and your family up in prayer. Much love to Crysta, Meagan, and sweet sweet Alys.
September 4, 2015
Melton M. Caison Jr.
On behalf of the staff at Johnson Funerals and Cremations, I extend our sincere condolences to the Morris Johnson Hurt family.
September 4, 2015
Ricky & Gina Walker
We were so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.
September 3, 2015
Kay Joyner
Margaret I am very sorry for your loss.
September 3, 2015
Larry B. High
Larry B. High
September 3, 2015
Mrs.Hurt & family: I knew of you & Morris through George Colbert that worked for Smithson. and I met your son Jeff through an acquaintance Jeff Price, that also worked for Smithson. You have my deepest sympathy for both husband & son..I pray that GOD gives you peace and comfort through His love. God's blessings to you & yours.
Susie Purvis toffton
September 3, 2015
Dear June and family,
We are saddened to hear of Morris passing. Suzanne and I met Morris through our friendship with Marcus and Deannie many years ago. I immediately recognized him as a True Southern Gentleman. We have admired his many accomplishments, his "old school" professionalism and his sportsmanship. We are thankful that he was able to pass those qualities to his family. We are sorry for your loss.
Your friends, Suzanne and Kelly Perry
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