Jerry Neal Hurst was born February 2, 1947 in McNairy County, TN the son of the late Loyce and Venice May Hurst.
He was united in marriage to Wanda Sue Anderson. To this union three children were born. He later married Debbie Mullins on October 19, 1996. Debbie preceded him in death on September 25, 2014.
Jerry was employed at age 15, working for the Bemis Cotton Gin and also as a sawmill maintenance worker for Knight Enterprises in Selmer. He enjoyed fishing, making knives, watching Westerns, and vegetable gardening, but his favorite activity was spending time with his family and friends, especially his grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Mr. Hurst departed this life on November 16, 2022 in Selmer, Tennessee at the age of 75 Years, 9 Months, 14 Days. He is survived by three sons: Jerry Allan Hurst and wife Kathy of Selmer, TN, Jeffrey Neal Hurst and wife Debbie of Hornsby, TN, and Andrew Mullins and wife Amber of Jackson, TN; two daughters, Nicole Pomeroy and husband Jay of Jackson, TN and Raven Craig of Clarksburg, TN; 12 grandchildren; 8 great-grandchildren; a sister, Hazel Teague and husband William of Ramer, TN; two brothers, Doug Hurst of Hornsby, TN and Eugene Hurst and wife Carolyn of Bethel Springs, TN; a sister-in-law and dear friend, Myrtle Ray of Bethel Springs, TN; and many extended family and friends.
In addition to his parents and wives, Mr. Hurst was preceded in death by a sister, Wanda McNeil, and three brothers: Harold Hurst, Howard Lee Hurst, and Alva Dee Hurst.
