Kenneth “Wayne” Hurlburt Sr.

Kenneth “Wayne” Hurlburt Sr., 84, of Thornhope, passed away at 11:30 a.m., Thursday, Feb. 23, at his residence.

Born April 30, 1932, in Fulton County, he was the son of the late Lovell and Frances (Engle) Hurlburt.

On Dec. 2, 1950, he married Elizabeth R. Moss. She preceded him in death March 27, 2008.

He was a U.S. Air Force veteran.

Wayne formerly worked at Wilson Food’s in Logansport and retired after 23 years.

He enjoyed pitching horseshoes in Royal Center League and he was an avid Cubs fan.

Survivors include his children: Keith [Lynda] Hurlburt of Winamac, Kenneth Hurlburt Jr. of Thornhope, Ron Hurlburt of Thornhope, Randy Hurlburt of Thornhope, and Laura Schneider of Winamac; brother Chester L. “Son” Hurlburt of Texas; sister Patricia Branson of Winamac; 10 grandchildren; and 13 great-grandchildren.

He was also preceded in death by his son Kevin Hurlburt; brother Phillip Blaine; sister Catherine Wright; sister-in-law Ida Hurlburt; and brother-in-law Carl Branson.

Visitation was from 2-5 p.m., Sunday, Feb. 26 at the funeral home. Services were held at 10:30 a.m., Monday, Feb. 27, at Harrison-Metzger & Rans Funeral Home, Royal Center Chapel. Pastor David Norris officiated. Burial with military rites performed took place at Victor Chapel Cemetery in Star City.

Memorial contributions may be made to Calvary Baptist Church in Winamac, 830 N. Market St., Winamac, IN 46996

Sign the online guestbook or leave condolences for the Hurlburt family at www.ransfuneralhomes.com. 

(Pulaski County Journal — March 1, 2017)