James W. Hurt Jr. Obituary

We bid farewell to James W. Hurt Jr. (OFallon, Illinois), whose journey of life gracefully concluded on March 10, 2025 at the age of 55. James touched countless lives with warmth and kindness, leaving behind cherished memories that will forever echo in hearts. Family and friends are welcome to send flowers or leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

He was predeceased by: his father Strait Gate Church. He is survived by: his children, James Wesley Hurt, III, Camilya Hogg (Justin) of O'Fallon, IL, Candice McCottrell of St. Louis, MO, Karen Bryant (Jay) of Detroit, MI, Karolynn McCottrell of O'Fallon, IL, Roderick McCottrell of Belleville, IL and Adrian Maxwell Hurt of St. Charles, MO; his grandchildren, Elijah Robinson, Roderick McCottrell, III, Nakia McCottrell, Dion Bryant, Jamie McCottrell, Marquis McCottrell, Kailynn McCottrell, Laila Hogg and Olivia Hogg; his sisters, Monica Hurt, DeCal Hurt, Robbin Taylor (Robert), Zebulun Hoffman (Mario), LaTunya Lockett and Marsha Hurt; his nephew Reginal Marcus Hurt; his nieces, Robbie Taylor, Robyn Taylor, Sarah Bevineau and Kristen Hoffman; his great-nieces, Addisyn Morgan, Chloe Bailey, Natassja Hurt and Jaida Hamiton; his great-nephew Aiden Lewis; his aunt Hattie May of Chicago, IL; his uncle Emmanuel Jones of Centreville, IL; his close friends, Paul Pozgay and Billy Anderson; and his friend Angela Hurt. He is also survived by many cousins and friends.