Ervan W. Hurley

Ervan William Hurley, was born February 22, 1930 in Wright County Missouri to Ottis and Lula (Barr) Hurley. He was the youngest of ten children. He was called to his heavenly home Thursday, January 10, 2008 at the age of 77.
He is preceded in death by his wife: Betty Lou Hurley; his parents; two sisters and six brothers.
Ervan lived in Lake Winnebago, Missouri with his daughter, Vickie Cox, and her family before relocating with them to North Carolina where they moved to receive advanced medical care for their three children who battle SDS.
His survivors include three children: Terry Hurley of Raleigh, North Carolina; Machelle Riffe of Lake Winnebago,Missouri; and Vickie Cox of Arden, North Carolina; a daughter-in-law: Beverly Hurley;two sons-in-law: James Riffe and Christopher Cox; three granddaughters: Rachel Riffe, Abby Riffe and Grace Cox; four grandsons: David Hurley Mathew Hurley, Jake Cox and Samuel Cox; a brother: Jeff Hurley. Ervan was raised on a farm in Wright County, Missouri by his parents. He never lost his love for the Missouri hills of his childhood and the simple life he experienced growing up on the farm.
Ervan and Betty Prock were married December 31, 1948 in Houston, Missouri.
Ervan accepted Christ as a young father at the age of 33 years and lived the rest of his life devoted to the Lord and to his family. Through his life, he kept a daily ritual of reading his Bible. He was a meat cutter for 24 years and a member of the Meat Cutters and Retail Clerks Union. In his later years, he worked for his son-in-law’s business.
Ervan adored his seven grandchildren. His patience was unending when it came to them and his love for them was unconditional. There was always plenty of candy, Hostess cakes and the latest cartoon clip he had saved to share with them. He carefully passed his deep faith onto them.
Ervan was an avid reader and always kept abreast of current affairs. He loved to engage in lively discussions about politics and passed this passion onto each of his children.
Ervan fought through a number of health issues and managed through chronic pain so he could be with his family. He had tremendous grit, determination and fortitude.
Although he will be greatly missed by his family, they rejoice in the liberation of the physical pain of his earthly body and the eternal celebration of his salvation in the Lord.
Funeral services for Ervan Hurley were held on Tuesday, January 15, 2008 2:00 PM in the Evening Shade Church with Rev. Gary Hurley and Rev. Phil Hopper officiating. Terry Hurley, Machelle Riffe and Donita Prock served as singers and musician. Song selections were “Supper Time,” “Farther Along,” and Rock Of Ages.” Pallbearers were Jake Cox, Mathew Hurley, David Hurley, Christopher Cox, Jim Riffe, and Terry Hurley. Honorary pallbearers were Eldon Prock and Larry Prock. Full military honors were provided at the cemetery by the Lima Burial Team with Jared Moore serving as bugler. Burial was in the Evening Shade Cemetery under the direction of the Craig-Hurtt Funeral Home, Mtn. Grove, Missouri.


Funeral Services:
Tuesday, January 15, 2008, at 2:00 p.m. at the Evening Shade Church near Manes, MO.
Interment:
Evening Shade Cemetery
Visitation:
Monday evening, January 14, 2008, from 7:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. in the funeral home.