November 7, 1935 –  August 10, 2016  Donald Ray Hurst, 80, passed away August 10, 2016 at his residence in Gainesville. He was born November 7, 1935 in Gainesville, Texas, to Archie & Noble Massey. No Services are scheduled at this time. Arrangements are under the direction of Meador Funeral Home in Gainesville.
Survivors include his son, Steven Ray Hurst and wife Jeannie of Whitesboro; son, Charles W. Hurst and Maria Torres of Denton; daughter, Kelly Ann Cain and husband Clint of Gainesville; son Scott Allen Hurst and wife Roxanne of San Antonio; daughter-in-law, Tracey Greenwald of Ohio; 18 grandchildren, Jarren, Justin, Dillon, Melinda, Cody, Brittany, Michael, Amber, Tawny, Anthony, Brandi, Brandon, Delanie, Devan, Faith, Madellynn, Kruz, Kaia; and 7 great grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents, son Michael Don Hurst and grandson Dane Hurst.

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