Hurley - Earl - Montgomery InGenWeb Project

Earl Hurley was born in Crawfordsville, Ind., Sept. 9, 1877, died Oct. 22, 1901, making his age 24 years, 1 month and 13 days. He was the son of Mr. and Mrs. Wm Hurley, residing one half mile north of Yountsville. Earl has always made his home with his parents. He never possessed a rugged constitution, yet his was a busy life. He was always actively engaged in some work. It will be two years in January since he was compelled to resign his position with the Yount woolen mill because of ill health. He was persistent in his search for health. The Martinsville and Indiana Mineral Springs were visited in hope of relief, but no relief came. The best medical skill was employed but no treatment reached his case. For almost two years he was a constant sufferer, the least move being attended with severe pain. How he could endure twenty one months of such suffering is a mystery. But as long and as severe as was his suffering, throughout it all he manifested a cheerfulness that was truly wonderful. Cheerfulness was one of his main characteristics.  Earl united with the Yountsville M. E. Church March 5, 1893, under the ministry of the Rev. S. B. Grimes. He loved the church and until the time of his sickness was a faithful attendant.  Through his entire life he was quiet and unassuming and always mindful of the feelings and rights of others.  A father, mother, and one sister, Mrs. Geo. Shanklin, survive the deceased and mourn the loss of an only son and brother. A large circle of relatives mourn with the immediate family, and a host of friends feel deeply the loss they have sustained.  The funeral took place from the family residence at one o’clock Thursday, Rev. Runyan, of Crawfordsville, and Rev. Daugherty, of Yountsville, officiating. -s