James Robert Hurst was born to Robert and Fayrene (Lovelady) Hurst in St. Louis, Ok., on October 19, 1930. He passed away March 24, 2023, at the age of 93. For the past sixty plus years, he has been a resident of Tecumseh, Ok.
James attended St. Louis public schools, and after graduating, he served two years active duty in the Korean War. After attending Okmulgee Technical College, James began a 32-year career at Tinker Air Force Base, culminating in his retirement in 1992.
James was a loving husband to his wife La-Quita (Malcom) Hurst, father to Jamie Murray and Randell Hurst, grandfather to Stephenie Huett, Dustin Venable, Lindsay Youngblood, Ariana Hurst, and Preston Hurst. He has six great-grandchildren: Hayden Youngblood, Rhett James Venable, Landen Youngblood, Rylin Youngblood, Mila Huett and Olivia Huett. He is also survived by his brother, Jack Hurst, and sister, Patricia Ramsey.
James was preceded in death by his wife, La-Quita, son, Randell, and six sisters: Lorene Guadagna, Neva Knight, Helen Jean Patton, Eldean Wing, Joyce Parker, and Margaret French.
