Parker Hurst was born July 3, 1932 in Guys, TN the son of the late Elijah Froman and Flora Wilma Maness Hurst.
He was united in marriage to Freda Lee Pentecost on December 12, 1952. Mrs. Hurst preceded him in death on July 16, 2008.
Mr. Hurst was a steel worker with General Steel Mill. He was a member of the Little Hatchie Primitive Baptist Church in Bethel Springs, TN. He enjoyed going to the Selmer Senior Citizens Center, flea markets, sitting on the porch looking down the road and spending time with his little dog, Rocky.
Mr. Hurst departed this life on April 28, 2014 in Bethel Springs, Tennessee at the age of 81 Years, 9 Months, 25 Days. He is survived by two sons, James Parker Hurst II of Bethel Springs, TN, Tim N. Hurst and Mary Ann of Hornsby, TN; a grandson, Timothy N. Hurst II and wife Amber of Eastview, TN; sister-in-law, Vickie Gant; niece, Sandy Young; and special friends, Faye McCormick, Joe Ozmond, Judy Lynch and family.
In addition to his wife and parents, Mr. Hurst was preceded in death by three sisters, Mildred Weaver, Marie Causey, Larue Moore; two brothers, Desmond and Thurman Hurst.