George Francis Hurley

George F Hurley, 92, of Oriental passed away Monday, October 7th.

He loved his country and was a proud veteran of World War II. He enlisted in the Navy before his 17th birthday, was accepted into the cadet program and sent home to finish his high school education. Through the Navy, he learned to fly and graduated from Brown University with a degree in mechanical engineering. After retiring from the aerospace industry, George was a member of the Oriental United Methodist Church, the Ham Radio Club, the Civil Air Patrol, the Sailing Club of Oriental, the Oriental Investment Group, The Pamlico County Law Enforcement Association, the Station 19 Fire & Rescue, Meals on Wheels and the Pamlico County GOP. His life story was full of adventure in accomplishments led by his love of flying, hunting and sailing but his true life‘s passion was his family, including his eight Springer Spaniel dogs.

He was preceded in death by his brother, Leonard Hurley; sister, Gladys Grady; grandchildren, Glenn Patrick Warner and Samantha Nicole Hurley.

He is survived by his wife, Joanne of 62 years; daughters, Kim Stewart (Barry) and Joanne Warner (Eric); son, Glenn (Colleen); six grandchildren, Kevin, Kiersten, Dane, Allison, Ashlee, Dayna; two step-grandchildren Kelly and Patrick; and his beloved dog, Brandy.

His memorial service will be held 11:00 a.m., Saturday, October 12 ^th at Oriental United Methodist Church.

A reception immediately following the service will be held in the fellowship hall.

In lieu of flowers the family suggested memorial contributions be made to Hospice of Pamlico, PO box 6, Bayboro, NC 28515 or Oriental United Methodist Church, PO Box 70, Oriental, NC 28571.