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Austin Gene Hurt Jr.

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Austin Gene Hurt Jr., age 69, of Plumerville, passed away Monday, July 25, 2016. He was born April 12, 1947 in Pine Bluff, a son of the late Austin Ed Hurt and the late Mattie Lynn Carrington Russ. He served as a sergeant in the United States Army where he was a chemical specialist from 1976 to 1982. He then retired from working at the VA Hospital. He loved hunting, fishing and spending time with his grandchildren. Survivors include three sons, Michael Hurt of New York, Adam Hurt and wife, Melissa of Morrilton and Chris Hurt of Oppelo; the mother of his children, Clara Light; four grandchildren, Ethan, Cloey, Kirstin and Krista; two nephews, Randy and Joey Hurt of Watson Chapel and a host of cousins and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents and two sons. Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Monday, Aug. 1, 2016 at Harris Chapel with Bro. John Chapman officiating. Burial will be at Elmwood Cemetery. Family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the funeral home. Arrangements are by Harris Funeral Home of Morrilton. Online guestbook: www.harrisfuneralhomes.net.

Published July 31, 2016

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