Franklin Delano Hurt

Franklin Delano Hurt, age 86, of Raven, Virginia, passed away on Wednesday, September 6, 2023, at his home following a lengthy illness. He was the last surviving member of his immediate family. Franklin was born October 3, 1936, in Red Ash, Virginia, and was the son of the late William Corbet Hurt and Mandy Trula Dye Hurt. He worked many years as a coal miner before retiring. As we lay to rest the best husband, father, and grandfather any of us could have ever asked for. We remember all the wonderful ways he shaped all of our lives. He taught us how to drive, how to paint, and how to properly mow a yard. But most importantly he taught us how to love one another and take care of each other, and for this alone our family will always be eternally grateful. He would remind us all that the things that matter the most in life is the Lord and family. On occasion, we would all hear him say, “Aww don’t fuss over that”, or “Let them babies get dirty, they’re having fun.” He never wanted the credit for raising three incredibly kind and supportive children, but that’s exactly what he did. Popaw and Mommaw were married 66 years. He was a supportive, faithful, and loving husband. He and mommaw showcased daily what a Godly union should be and how much respect and love they had for one another. He would spend hours collecting and cracking walnuts for her to put in her brownies or spend the afternoon cleaning her car for her. I could continue for pages on how great, loving and humble, kind, and respectful my popaw was, but I'll end with this. I never doubted for one second how much he loved our entire family and the Lord. If generosity was wealth, then he earned all the riches of the world. I hope the celebration in heaven is as wonderful as you were. We love you beyond …. He was greeted in heaven by his parents, his brothers, Herman Hurt, Johnny Hurt, Hershel Hurt, James Hurt, and Eugene Hurt; his sisters, Laura Shelton and Hazel Hill; and his grandson of the heart, Joe Smith. Those who remain to carry on his kind and loving spirit are his: Loving wife of 66 years, Vickie Hicks Hurt of Raven, VA Daughters: Melissa Sanders and her husband, Donnie of Paintlick, VA Cindy Shumate of Bristol, TN Son, Eric Hurt of Paintlick, VA Grandchildren: Nicole Whited; Amy Sturgill and her husband, Dwayne; and Megan Smith Great-grandchildren: Baleigh Sturgill, Easton Smith, Bransyn Smith, Ryker Sturgill, Ava Reese Smith, Aven Breedlove, and Lucas Sturgill. A graveside service will be conducted at 11:am on Friday, September 8, 2023, at the Greenhills Memory Gardens Mausoleum in Claypool Hill, Virginia with the Rev. Jared Horn and Terry Phipps officiating. The funeral procession will line up at Hurst-Scott Funeral Home at 10:30 a.m. on Friday. Grandchildren and great-grandchildren will serve as pallbearers. A visitation will be held at the Hurst-Scott Funeral Home in Richlands on Thursday evening in Parlor B from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. Hurst-Scott Funeral Home in Richlands oversees arrangements and those wishing to express sympathy online may do so at www.hurstscottfuneralhomes.com

Franklin Delano Hurt

October 3, 1936 - September 6, 2023