Ricky Allen Hurt's Obituary
Ricky Allen Hurt 77, of Frontenac, KS died 3:00am Friday December 23, 2022 at his home following an illness.
Rick was born August 11, 1945 in Pittsburg, KS the son of Lee Edward and Hazel Viola (Little) Hurt. He was a lifelong resident of the area and a graduate of Pittsburg High School. He later took some college classes at Kansas Teachers College. Rick also served in the Army National Guard. Rick worked for Kansas City Southern Railroad as a Conductor and Brake Man. Rick was known for a lust for life; he loved hunting, fishing, dancing, playing harmonica, wood working, his cattle, his chickens, was known as an artist and conservationist.
Survivors include his Children Jeff Martin of California, Pamela Teter of Republic, MO, Melissa England of Chicago, IL, Rick Hurt of Frontenac, KS; companion Jacque Scott of Iola, KS; sister Wanda Wilson and husband Ken of South Carolina; grandchildren Kayla DuMelle, Christopher England, Joshua England, Darian Rhoades, Drew Hurt, Dayton Hurt, Dash Martin, Madison Autry and Taylor Maxwell; 11 great-grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews.
Rick was preceded in death by his parents, siblings Nadine Oath, Captain Jim Hurt and Mary Windsor.
A Celebration of Life will be 1:00pm Friday December 30, 2022 at the Bath-Naylor Funeral Home in Pittsburg, KS with Pastor Duane Elmore officiating. In lieu of flowers the family asks expressions of sympathy to be in the form of memorials to St. Jude’s. Friends may drop off or mail memorials to Bath-Naylor Funeral Home 522 S. Broadway Pittsburg, KS 66762. Condolences may be left at www.bathnaylor.com. Arrangements and services are under the direction of Bath-Naylor Funeral Home of Pittsburg, KS.
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