Charles Hurd, 82

LEWES - Charles Hurd, of Lewes, went to be with his heavenly father on Friday, June 27, 2008, in Beebe Medical Center, Lewes, after a brief illness. He was 82.

Charles was born and raised in Felton, son of the late Mary and Charles W. Hurd.

He moved to Lewes 42 years ago with his wife Beverly and their two sons, Rafe and Matthew. He wanted to be near his younger brother, Buck so they could go clamming at Massey's Landing.

Charles was a truck driver for many years driving for several companies including Preston Trucking, Hudson Feed and Grain and most recently Dressco of Lewes.

He was a member of the Lewes Presbyterian Church and had served in the Army during World War II under the command of Gen. George Patton, serving in Germany, France and other parts of Europe.

Charles had a wood shop in his back yard where he spent most of his time with best friend and youngest son Matt and beloved grandson Dain and neighbor Dave.

He was preceded in death by two grandbabies, Madison and Christian; one daughter, Patricia; four sisters, Ruth Hurd, Thelma Ford, Hazel Brummund, and Marie Jenkins; and one brother, Leonard "Buck" Hurd.

Charles is survived by his wife of 46 years, Beverly; seven sons, David of Angel Camp, Calif., Mark and wife Donna of Greenwood, Adam of Milford, Rory and wife Mary of New Castle, Daniel and wife Jennifer of Milford, Rafe and wife Joanne of Millsboro, and Matthew and wife Dawn of Lewes; two daughters, Susie Burris and husband Willie of Milford, and April of Milford; 12 grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; one sister, Mary and husband Roland of Milford; brother, Howard of Louisianna; sister-in-law, Lois Hurd of Lewes; brother-in-law, Harold Jenkins of Louisiana; and many nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Tuesday in Parsell Funeral Homes & Crematorium, Atkins-Lodge Chapel, 16961 Kings Highway, Lewes with the Rev. Harry Hughes officiating. Friends may call at the funeral home one hour prior to services.

Interment will be at the Lewes Presbyterian Church Cemetery, Lewes.

Contributions may be sent to Lewes Presbyterian Church Restoration Fund, 133 Kings Highway, Lewes, DE 19958.