CLAXTON: Robert Benjamin Hurst, 63, passed away at Ogeechee Area Hospice House in Statesboro, Ga. Born in Savannah, Robert moved with his family to Claxton as a teenager.
As an adult, he was a faithful member of Grace Truth Baptist Church and help many people in Evans County throughout his career as a painter. Robert was able to find joy in the simple pleasures of Life. He loved hunting, fishing and enjoying all things outdoors with his many friends. He loved the Braves and never missed watching a game.
Roberts’s family and many friends will miss his laugh, kind smile and hearing say “I heard that”. He will always be remembered as a humble, kind loyal and faithful friend.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Ernest and Rena Jones Hurst.
SURVIVORS: brother, Michael Glen Hurst of Claxton, GA; cousins, Timmy Jones and Joey Jones both of Claxton, GA along with many friends.
VISITATION: Friday, July 29, 2022, 10:00a.m. at Mellie NeSmith Funeral Home.
FUNERAL: Friday, July 29, 2022, 11)) a.m. at Mellie NeSmith Funeral Chapel.
BURIAL: Groveland Cemetery
PALLBEARERS: Adam Anderson, Paul DeLoach, Joey Jones, Timmy Jones Edward Oglesbee and Mark Rush
Mellie NeSmith Funeral Home in charge of arrangements
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