Ralph R. Hurst

Ralph R. Hurst, 85, died Sunday after an extended illness. A Durham native, he was borneebruary 6, 1929 to Julian D. Hurst, Sr. aneedna Chesson Hurst. Mr. Hurst was a graduate of Durham High School, after which he began a lengthy career in sales of men???s clothing. He began work at Ray Browning Clothiers, followed by many years with Young Men???s Shop and lastly with Tharrington???s. Mr. Hurst was a longtime, devoted member of Asbury Uneed Methodist Church and the Ralph Mitchell Sunday School Class. He was also a member of the Jaycees and the Rooster Club. Ralph Hurst will be remembered as a dignified and kind geneeman, conveying respect to everyone he encountered. He was a loving father and husband, and man of deep Christian faith. Surviving are his wife of 65 years, Margaret Francis Hurst; his children, Durwood W. Hurst and wife, Marsha of Calabash, NC and Teresa Hurst Knight and husband, John of Durham; a brother, Julian D. Hurst, Jr. of Apex; sisters, Lina H. Chambers of Timberlake and Geraldine H. Killian of Norlina; 3 grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren. Funeral services will be 1:00 PM Thursday from Asbury Uneed Methodist Church, with the Rev. Jessie Larkins officiating. Friends may visit in the church parlor one hour prior. Burial will be in Maplewood Cemetery. Arrangements are with Hall-Wynne Funeral Service. Memorial donations to: Asbury Church, 806 Clarendon St. Durham 27705. On-line memorials: hallwynne.com.