SALISBURY - Watson G. Hurley, 81, of Salisbury, died Friday, Aug. 11, 2017, at his home, surrounded by family and friends. Born in Salisbury, he was the son of the late Franklin S. Hurley and Della Murphy Hurley.
He served in the U.S. Air Force during the Vietnam War and worked as a Powerhouse Operator for DuPont Co, in Seaford for over 29 years. He was a member of Allen Memorial Baptist Church.
He is survived by three children, Rose Causey of Salisbury, Joshua J. Nichols of Parsonsburg and George E. Nichols of Salisbury; six grandchildren; and 12 great-grandchildren.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Rosetta Boog Hurley, and all of his siblings A celebration of life was held Friday, Aug. 18, 2017, at Allen Memorial Baptist Church. Burial was in Mardela Memorial Cemetery. Arrangements are in the care of Holloway Funeral Home in Salisbury.