Henry Cecil Hurst's obituary , Passed away on May 2, 2026 in Louisville, Kentucky

Henry Cecil Hurst

September 15, 1940 - May 2, 2026 (85 years old)

Louisville, Kentucky

Henry Cecil Hurst's obituary , Passed away on May 2, 2026 in Louisville, Kentucky

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Henry Cecil Hurst

September 15, 1940 - May 2, 2026 (85 years old)

Louisville, Kentucky

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Henry Cecil Hurst Obituary

We bid farewell to Henry Cecil Hurst in Louisville, Kentucky, whose journey of life gracefully concluded on May 2, 2026 at the age of 85. Henry touched countless lives with warmth and kindness, leaving behind cherished memories that will forever echo in hearts. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Charles Taylor and Ruby Mae Lawson Hurst; his brother Paul Hurst; and his nephew Charles E. Conway. He is survived by: his sisters, Sylvia DeVilbiss, Patricia Lynn Dickerson and Margaret Conway of Mt Sterling, OH.; his nieces and nephews, Stephen Hurst, Christopher Hurst, Nathan Dickerson, Teresa C. Lemieux, Beverly Stukenbarg, Rita Schneible and Sandra Bocock; and his cousins, Alberta Hurst, Kenny Lawson and Rebecca Mason. He is also survived by great nieces, great nephews, many other cousins, other relatives and many friends.

In lieu of flowers, donations requested be made to Wounded Warrior Project (https://support.woundedwarriorproject.org) or provide a donation to your local ministry in the name of Henry Hurst.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
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May 6, 2026

Paula Fritts Sanders wrote a sympathy message

“I’m so sorry for everyone’s loss. Pops was a great friend and man he loved his family dearly. I’m so very proud that I got to know him. His friendship will always be a very special memory. I was the lucky one to have him as my friend. I’m including a picture that was taken of Henry when he was given award/memory from his fellow, brothers he served with in the Vietnam. War He was the oldest in his platoon group. So they gave him the nickname, Pops Henry was a very proud veteran. .sending love and prayers Paula.”


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