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| John O. "Johnny" Gurley |
| Date Of Birth: | August 25, 1937 |
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| Date Of Death: | December 21, 2011 |
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John O. "Johnny" Gurley, age 74 passed away
Wednesday evening, December 21, 2011 at Johnson Memorial Hospital
in Franklin. He was a resident of Franklin.
He was born August 25, 1937 in Rising Sun to
Orville "Pop" and Eva (Curnett) Gurley. He married his loving
wife of 37 years, Florence Ann (Fleener) Gurley on June 14, 1974 at
the Beech Grove Baptist Church in Trafalgar. She
survives.
Johnny was the devoted father to his children:
Betty (Jeff) Clephane of Fort Stockton, TX, Peggy (Ronnie) Lambert
of Bean Blossom, Jeannie Hildebrand & Mary (Raymond) Harris
both of Franklin, Bobby Fowler & Jim Fowler both of Brown
County. He will be remembered by his sister: Winnie Holtzman of
Llewellyn, NE; half brother: Mike Curnett of Franklin; 14
grandchildren and 21 great grandchildren.
Johnny was preceded in death by one sister: Kaye
Edwards and three brothers: George Gurley, William "Bill" Gurley
& Gene Curnett.
He retired in 2007 as a life-long farmer working
for Lancaster Farms and David Spurgeon Farms both of Johnson
County. Farming was his true passion. Johnny enjoyed hauling grain,
driving tractors and caring for cattle and mules. He was known for
his great since of humor and always being there for his children.
Johnny was also known as the "Band Aid Kid" on the CB Radio.
Johnny enjoyed reading Louis L'Amour western
novels, watching golf, cutting wood and was a fan of the
Indianapolis Colts & the Cincinnati Reds. He loved the outdoors
working in his garden, deer, quail & squirrel hunting.
The Rev. Burt Brock will conduct a funeral service
1 pm Tuesday at Meredith -Clark Funeral Home Cremation &
PersonalizationCenter, 179 E. Mulberry St. in Morgantown. Friends
may call from 10 am till service time on Tuesday at the funeral
home. Burial will be at Young's Creek Cemetery in Franklin.
Expressions of caring and kindness can be made to
the Gurley family at www.meredith-clark.com
Information: 812-597-4670
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