Jene "Jim" James Hurst of Poteau, Oklahoma was born October 7, 1944 in Great Bend, Kansas to Jene and Wanda (Hurst) Hurst and passed away October 12, 2023 in Poteau, Oklahoma at the age of 79.
He is survived by:
One son:
Jon Hurst of Poteau, Oklahoma
One sister:
Barbara Wisdom and husband Monta of Pocola, Oklahoma
One grandson:
Ryan Hurst and fianc Whitney
Numerous other loved ones and a host of many friends
He was preceded in death by his parents, Jene and Wanda Hurst; his wife, Sharon Hurst; and one sister, Melissa Dunn.
Jim was a longtime resident of the area and a member of the DAV. He worked as a school-base social worker for Heavener Schools through DHS until he retired. Jim will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved him. He was a veteran of the United States Army, where he served during the Vietnam era.
Funeral services will be 10:00 a.m., Monday, October 16, 2023 at the Dowden-Roberts Funeral Home Chapel in Heavener, Oklahoma with Reverend Steve Hughes officiating. Burial will follow in Heavener Memorial Park under the direction of Dowden-Roberts Funeral Home of Heavener, Oklahoma.
Pallbearers will be: Jon Hurst, Bert Wisdom, Sr., Tanner Wisdom, Chris Williams, Jeff Dunn, and Robert Dunn.
Viewing will be from 2:00 p.m. until 6:00 p.m., Sunday. The family will have visitation with friends on Sunday from 2:00 p.m. until 4:00 p.m. at the funeral home.
Visitation
Sunday, October 15, 2023
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Dowden-Roberts Funeral Home Chapel
710 U.S. HWY 270
Heavener, OK 74937
Funeral Service
Monday, October 16, 2023
10:00 AM
Dowden-Roberts Funeral Home Chapel
710 U.S. HWY 270
Heavener, OK 74937