Jon Joseph Hurley's Obituary
Jon Joseph Hurley: Born on February 11, 1951, passed on Christmas Eve day in grace.
He was preceded in death by his father, Don Hurley; mother: Jessie Mae Tharp; brother: Bob Hurley; a nephew and a great-nephew.
He is survived by his son, Jeremy Abbott; 3 sisters, Janell Howard, Pamela Shepherd and Darla Cox; 3 nephews and 6 nieces; 25 great nieces and nephews, and his furry companion and best friend, Babe.
Born with his beloved twin sister in Lynwood, California, Jon was an accomplished musician and craftsman, the cherished brother and friend to a tremendous circle of family and friends, and an avid lover of life. He shared his heart, talents, laughter and spirit with every person he touched and lived life with great joy, dignity, compassion and courage.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Willard Walker Hospice Home, Fayetteville, Arkansas or your local humane society, animal shelter or rescue.
Cremation arrangements were handled by Nelson-Berna Funeral Home in Fayetteville, AR.
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