Our beloved husband, father, brother and friend, Paul Hurd, entered his heavenly home on September 20, 2022 in Rockport, TX.
Paul Hurd was born on June 23, 1935 in Springfield, Vermont, to Harry and Lizzie Hurd.
Paul married Verna Rowell on February 2, 1957 in Virginia. Together they had three children.
Paul was best known for his love for the Lord, his family and his friends. Paul served in the Marines from 1954 - 1957. After a brief time in Maryland Paul and his wife Verna moved to Pepperrell Massachussetts where they lived and raised their family. He and his wife traveled the country in their RV before settling in Rockport. Paul served as a deacon of Coastal Oaks Church for 11 years. While Coastal Oaks worship center was being built he helped in the construction. Paul was an avid gardener all his life and loved working outdoors.
Paul is survived by Verna Hurd (spouse), his sibling, Richard Hurd (Mary Lou), his children DeEtte Porter (Clifford), Paul Hurd, Bruce Chandler and John Chandler, his grandchildren Heather Chandler, David Chandler, Patrick McCoy (Jessica), Joshua Porter, Seth Porter, Jacob Porter and Rebekah Porter and his great- grandchildren Lucas McCoy, Jaeden Taylor and Isaiah Browne.
Paul is preceded in death by Harry Hurd - father, Lizzie Hurd - mother, Susan Hurd - daughter, Charlie Hurd - brother.
A celebration of life for Paul Hurd will be held on December 3, 2022, at 10:00 at Coastal Oaks Church, 2002 FM3036, Rockport, TX 78382.
Memorial donations can be made in Paul's name to the benevolent fund at Coastal Oaks Church.
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