Robert Hurd's Obituary
Robert Hagan Hurd, son of Oliver Paul and Francis Floyd Hurd, was born July 20, 1933, in Louisiana, Missouri. He departed this life Wednesday, March 5, 2008, in Maranatha Village, in Springfield, Missouri, at the age of seventy-four years, seven months, and fifteen days. On May 21, 1953, he was united in marriage to Elizabeth Ann Creel, and to this union two sons were born. His parents preceded him in death. Robert is survived by his loving wife of fifty-four years, Elizabeth “Libby” Hurd, of the home; two sons, Kevin Hurd, of Lake St. Louis, Missouri, and Stephen Hurd, and his wife, Karen, of Fall Creek, Wisconsin; eight grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; a sister, Marilyn Weinand, of Mexico, Missouri; as well as a host of other relatives and friends. He was raised in Mexico, Missouri and graduated from St. Brendan High School. He then served his country faithfully in the United States Army from 1953 until 1955. After receiving his honorable discharge from the Army, he returned to Mexico, Missouri, where he co-owned the Saddlehorse Café for several years. Later, he and Libby made their home in O’Fallon, Missouri, and lovingly raised their sons. Robert worked as a plumber in the St. Louis area for the next twenty years. He and Libby eventually retired to the Lebanon, Missouri area, and enjoyed being close to Bennett Spring State Park. Robert was a member of St. Francis DeSales Catholic Church in Lebanon, and was particularly involved in the Fishermen’s Chapel at Bennett Spring. He was an organized person who liked things neat, well cared for, and orderly. In his spare time he enjoyed being outdoors where his favorite activity was trout fishing. His family was very important to him and he especially enjoyed his grandchildren. Robert was a loving husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and brother, and was a caring neighbor and friend. We celebrate his life and his accomplishments and will treasure the wonderful memories he made for his family and friends. Services will be held at 10:00 a.m. Saturday, March 8, 2008, in the Holman-Howe Funeral Home, Lebanon. Visitation will be held from 9:00 a.m. until service time. Graveside services and burial will be held Saturday at 3:00 p.m. in East Lawn Memorial Park, Mexico, Missouri. Memorials to the Alzheimers Foundation or Seasons Hospice may be made through the funeral home. Services are under the direction of Holman-Howe Funeral Home of Lebanon, Missouri. Return to top
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