Richard W. Hurt
April 1, 1947
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April 17, 2019
Richard W. Hurt, 72, of Scottsburg, Indiana, passed away on Wednesday, April 17, 2019 at Lake Pointe Village. He was born on April 1, 1947 in Hazard, Kentucky, the son of the late Astor Hurt and Juanita (Nidiffer) Hurt. Richard graduated from Hazard High School in 1965 and then earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Education from Cumberland College in Williamsburg, Kentucky. While attending college, he married Deborah K. Smith on August 26, 1968 before graduating in 1969. During his time at Cumberland College, he was a Brown Belt and the Captain of the Judo team leading them to a National competition. He later earned his Master’s Degree at Indiana University Southeast. Richard was a social studies teacher for 39 years at the Scottsburg Middle School, retiring in 2008. He was a lifelong learner studying Environmental Science at the University of Montana for two summers. Richard especially enjoyed studying Hebrew History and had traveled to Israel twice. He was a member of the First Christian Church in Scottsburg, Indiana, where he served as a Deacon. Richard enjoyed building and operating model and radio controlled airplanes, was a master gardener and could make anything grow as evidenced by his cactus and the variety of exotic flowers he planted around his home. In addition to the trips to Israel, Richard and Debbie loved to travel together and had visited many of the National Parks in the United States. Survivors include his wife of 50 years, Debbie Hurt; his daughter, Carin Beth Bonner and husband David of Indianapolis, Indiana; a sister, Karen Hurt Napier of Richmond, Kentucky; a brother, Mark Hurt and wife Donna of Santa Rosa Beach, Florida; two nieces, Vanessa Stein and husband Marty and Kelley Napier; a nephew, Jeremiah Groves; a great niece, Lauren Napier and two great nephews, Grant and Evan Stein. Memorial Contributions may be given to the First Christian Church or Scottsburg Middle School c/o Collins Funeral Home, 465 W. McClain Ave., Scottsburg, Indiana 47170. Online condolences:www.collinsfuneralhome.net.
From: Jessica Everitt
I am so sorry to hear of Richards passing our thoughts are with the family.... R.I.P. From your friends at the Wesbanco Bank Drive Thru Jess and Tina
From: Beverly Bagwell
Some of our most precious memories will always be walking those steps in Israel with you and Richard. Richard had such a thirst for everything we were seeing. So thankful to call him friend. Now he is in the Master's presence. Love to you and Carin and all the family.
From: Jared & Katie Sawin
We are so incredibly sad to hear of Mr. Hurt's passing. Goodness, was he a dandy! You are in our hearts, on our minds and in our prayers.
From: Connie and Jim Pickrel
I will be forever grateful at the kindness that Richard gave to his uncle Dwight by bringing his sister Juanita to visit him ; he looked forward to the visits before he passed. What a gift. GOD BLESS YOU
From: johnny
the best of memories i will surely miss him
From: Mike & Annette Murphy
We are so sorry for all that happened to Richard before his death. It was hard to watch such a vivacious, active person taken down so drastically. But God gave Richard a peace that was impossible to describe. His love for the Lord served Richard well as he ended his life. What a witness you all have been. Rest in peace, Richard. And Debbie and Carin, know that you are in our thoughts and prayers. Blessings to you two and all of Richard's extended family that helped during this heart-wrenching time.
From: Sandra Smith
My sincere condolences especially to Debbie and his daughter. May the peace that passes all understanding be with you at this time.
From: Brandon Watson
It was amazing looking at all the pictures and noticing the reaction of the people he was speaking to. They were all locked in and soaking up everything he had to say. Rest In Peace to one of the best teachers to ever teach.
From: Cousin Bonnie K
My heart shares your lost Debbie.
From: Jay Smith
One of my favorite teachers from Middle School. He will be missed by many.
From: Kimberly and Vickie
So sorry to hear about Richard. We have many fond memories of the family hanging out in Gina’s garage. We were just looking at these pictures the other day. Now Richard is with the family that was gone before him. Grandpa, Gina, Eddie, Juanita, George, Grace, Harry, and Jack are all up there looking out for him. Sending our love to you.
From: Evan Stein
Not a day will go by that your not missed. Every moment spent with you as a little boy from now as a man to then I remember. You could feel the love from you from miles away. Your smile and goofiness would radiate a room. Your are a man that is all about his family and we could all always count on you. You are truly inspiring Richard. I love and miss you so much. My prayers are with you all I’m sorry for your loss.
From: Betty
I am so sorry for your loss, Richard was a great person
From: Grant Stein
You loved every second you were on this earth. Not a day will go by that you are not truly missed. Rest in Paradise.
From: Jenny and Don
If I may, I would like to shar the words of a song to honor Richard, my dear nephew: ‘Others, Lord, yes others,Let this my motto be, Help me to live for others, That I might live like Thee.’ This was Richard! OTHERS was not just his family, not just his friends, not just his church family, not just his neighbors,but OTHERS... the cashier in the store, the guy inthe gas station, the mailman, the barber, the lady in the bank, the man on the street, the kids on the playground, etc...he wanted to do for OTHERS, and he did! We will miss him dearly; his laughter, his smile, his compassion, his generosity, his willingness to do...for OTHERS . He had the spirit of a servant ...God blessed Richard with a very dear and loving family who willingly shared him with OTHERS. God blessed us his life. We love you Richard!
From: Dinah and Carl
i would like to say how. much RIchard left his legacy He gave and helped anyone that he happened upon no one was a. stranger.His work in his church to his love and study of the Jewish faith His strict teaching rules only made his students love him more So we will say see u later for now Love u buddy SHALOM
From: lCarole Petrey Yonts
I am very sad to hear of Richard's passing. He was my 2nd cousin and I remember visiting his family home as a child. His parents were always very gracious and they had such a lovely Christian home. Everyone in Hazard thought very highly of Richard and his family. Condolences to all the family.
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