John Hurley

John Edward Hurley, 61, of Gibsonville, passed away Thursday, July 13, 2023 at Moses Cone Hospital in Greensboro.

Graveside services will be conducted at 11:30 a.m., Saturday, July 22, 2023, at Flag Springs United Methodist Church Cemetery, Asheboro, with Mr. Charles Reeder officiating.

Mr. Hurley was born March 27, 1962, in Montgomery Co., NC, to the late Harvey and Myrtle Woodell Hurley. He had worked at Cone Mills and later as a welder. Although having MS for over 18 years he was always optimistic. He had a great sense of humor. He enjoyed racing, Duke sports, traveling and going to concerts. Mr. Hurley enjoyed mowing his yard and doing yard work, and woodworking. He was always helping others but above all he loved his family and friends, and especially his grand kids.

In addition to his parents Mr. Hurley was preceded in death by his siblings, Gene Hurley, George Hurley, Charles Hurley, Brenda Saunders, Robert Hurley, Helen Brady, and Worth Hurley.

Mr. Hurley is survived by his daughter, Kimberly Ward and husband Richard, and their children, Zoey Ward and Finn Ward, daughter, Madison Hurley; step daughter, Chelsea Eakes and her children, Ella Harrison, Jason Harrison, Phoenix Harrison; sisters, Cora Beane of Asheboro, Dianne Wolford (Keith) of Elon, Shirley Brady (Mike) of Gibsonville, Betty Ann Locklear (David) of Trinity; and brother, Vernon Hurley of Seagrove.

The family will receive friends from 10:00 am to 11:00 am, Saturday, prior to the service at Ridge Funeral Home, Asheboro.