Robert Earl Hurst

Robert Earl "Bulldog" Hurst, 80 years of age, passed away at his daughter's residence on Thursday, September 12, 2019. He was born on December 27, 1938 to Robert Cleveland and Clara Baxter Hurst in Palm Harbor, FL and had been a resident of Mayo, FL since moving from Clearwater, FL in 1998. He proudly served his country in the Army National Guard. He retired as an Electrician. He enjoyed hunting and fishing and was a member of the Coon Hunters Association. He also attending Mt. Nebo Baptist Church. Mr. Hurst is preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Nancy Yettaw Hurst, his son, Aaron Anthony Hurst; his great-grandson, Jackson Morgan and his great-granddaughter, Georgia Rose Hurst. He is survived by his daughters, Lynn(Pete)Davis of Bell, FL and Connie(Elliott)Kirshner of Marrietta, GA; his sons, Michael(Debbie)Hurst and Keith(Susan)Hurst, both of Bell, FL; his sisters, Jan James of Spring Hill, FL and Merle Anderson of Royston, GA; his brother, Roy(Sandra)Hurst of Ozona, FL; his grandchildren, Heidi, Austin, Matthew, Sarah Beth, Mark, Kirby, Jacob, Erin, Caleb and Hannah and 8 great-grandchildren. Funeral Services for Mr. Hurst will be held at 4:00 PM on Saturday, September 14, 2019 at Mt. Nebo Baptist Church with Pastor Jimmy Fletcher officiating. The family will receive friends at the church 1 hour prior to the service, beginning at 3:00 PM Interment to follow at Townsend Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to St. Judes Children's Hospital or The Gideons International.