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Denzil Jewell Hurt, 74, lifelong resident of Monrovia and fellow farmer in Hall, sadly passed from this life at 7:30 a.m., on Wednesday, March 18, 2020, while surrounded by loved ones in the comfort of his own home. He was born into a farming family on April 9, 1945, in the doorway of Morgan County Hospital and was the second oldest child born to the late William Leo and Mary Ellen (Cramer) Hurt. Riding the same roads and working the same dirt for 74 years, Denzil was commonly referred to as “Big D.” He went to Hall Elementary and was a 1963 graduate of Monrovia High School, serving his senior year as the FFA president. Ingrained by repetition to know the land and word of God, he spent many Sunday mornings with grandmother at the Mt. Pleasant Christian Church of Hall, where he was awarded many badges for perfect attendance and still holds the record for the most badges today. Finding his passion in raising livestock and his purpose in farming, he loved to help others and held many lifelong friendships. Recognized as WFMS Good Neighbor - during the blizzard of 1978, Denzil was the first one in the truck playing in the snow and helping folks in the community get back on the road. He loved a good party and was a genuinely good man. His warm presence was always known and everywhere Denzil went, his ornery nature followed. Never quite venturing far from his farming roots in hall, he worked for the State Highway Department in 1963 and then Federal Mogul, then spent the rest of his life farming. Above all, he was a diligent provider for his family, a great dad, loving grandpa and devoted partner to his wife, Bev; whom he met on a blind date set up by his aunt, and later married on November 28, 1969. In addition to spending time outdoors, visiting with friends around the close-knit community and spending time with his family, “Big D” enjoyed watching Rory Mcllroy play golf and cheering on Bill Elliott in the NASCAR series. Along with his parents, he was preceded in death by two siblings, Samuel L. and Sarah Rose Hurt. Survivors include his loving wife of 50 years, Beverly Sue (Pfaff) Hurt of Monrovia; children, Alan J. “AJ” Hurt (wife, Joni) of Camby, Amber Sims (husband, Terry) of Cloverdale, and Jeremy Hurt (wife,Taleena) of Monrovia; older brother, William G. Hurt of Monrovia; mother-in-law, Mary Stevens of Monrovia; adored grandchildren; Danton Hurt, Kristen (husband, Jake) Kitterman, Matt (wife Kimberly) Sims and family, Kelly Sims and family, Mike (wife, Kristen) Sims and family, Karey (husband, Dusty) Crone and family; great grandchildren; Greyson Hurt and Avery Kitterman; along with a giant circle of cherished friends and his trusted canine companion, Kasey Kahne. Friends and family are invited to Celebrate the Life of Denzil at Graveside Services on Saturday, March 21st, at Mt. Pleasant Cemetery in Hall. With cautious efforts to prevent the spreading of COVID-19, the public is asked to meet at the cemetery, and please keep a “safe distance” of six feet apart. Rev. David Neese will begin officiating services at 1:00 p.m. To share a favorite story, sign the online guest registry, light a virtual candle in his memory or share a condolence with the family, please visit www.lightmemorial.com.

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Denzil Hurt

April 9, 1945 - March 18, 2020