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     Elizabeth Gurley was born in 1832.¹

     Joseph Harold Gurley was born on 16 October 1935.^3,2 He died on 14 April 2022 at Lenoir County, North Carolina, at age 86.³ The obituary of Joseph Harold Gurley Joseph Harold Gurley, age 86, went home to be with the Lord while a resident at NC State Veterans Home in Kinston. A lifelong resident of Wayne County, he was born to the late Joseph Edgar Gurley and the late Gela Gurley in the Nahunta Community. He was also preceded in death by a daughter, Rose Gurley, his brother, Edmond Gurley, his daughter in law, Cindy Gurley, his son in law, Sam Baker and a brother-in-law, Clement Thompson. In 1962, he accepted Christ as his Savior and was a member of Faith Free Will Baptist Church, where he served faithfully for many years in various roles.

Harold was a Veteran of the U.S. Army having served in the Korean Conflict. He had a great love for our country and at times as he shared memories of his service days would become emotional just thinking back to those times of war. In earlier years, Harold was a Safety Manager for Stackhouse, Inc. and then became a well-known insurance salesman.

Harold loved his family dearly and always enjoyed spending time with them every chance he had. He especially loved being “PaPa” to his grandchildren who added so much joy to his life. He had a very special place in his heart for his devoted dear wife, Dorothy and for his children.

He looked forward to special times shared with friends at various restaurants just enjoying the time and fellowship together.

A service to celebrate Harold’s life will be held on Monday at 1:00 pm at Faith Free Will Baptist Church with Rev. Christian Powell and Rev. Dann Patrick officiating. The family will greet friends Monday from 11:30 am until 1:00 pm at the church. Burial with military honors will follow in Evergreen Cemetery.

Harold is survived by his wife, Dorothy Britt Gurley; a son, Jeff Gurley and his children, Mary Catherine (Bryan) Talton and their daughter, Ella Rose Talton; Nicholas Todd (Madison) Gurley and their children, Eleanor, Gibson and Callahan Gurley; Joseph Gurley and his son, J.L. Gurley; his daughters, Mitzi Hansley and her husband, David, and their children, Derrick (Jessica) Hansley and their daughter, Emory; Ken (Jennifer) Hansley and their children, Drake and Luci Hansley; Kesha Gooding and her daughter, Ardin (Ryland and Easton); and Michael Hansley and his daughter, Michelle; and Suzie Baker and her children, Cole (MaKayla) Baker and their daughter Kyndall Baker; and Cale Baker; his brothers, Woodard “Woody” Gurley and his wife, Ruby, and Walter Gurley; his sister, Melva Jean Thompson.

Shumate-Faulk Funeral Home is serving the Gurley family and online condolences may be directed to www.shumate-faulk.com. on 22 April 2022.¹

     Jane Sturdevandt was born circa 1826.¹ She married John Gurley, son of Lewis Gurley and Edeu Gurley, on 24 June 1853 at Athens, Henderson County, Texas.²

     Sarah America Gurley was born on 9 April 1854.^1,2

     Emily E. Gurley was born in 1855.¹

     Lousia Parsons was born circa 1830.¹ She married Jacob Gurley, son of Lewis Gurley and Edeu Gurley, on 5 January 1854.¹

     Lewis Daniel Gurley was born on 11 May 1838 at Tennessee.^1,3,2 He died on 1 November 1903 at Morris County, Texas, at age 65.^3,2 He was buried after 1 November 1903 at Spring Hill Cemetery, Naples, Morris County, Texas^G.^4,5

     Robert Newton Gurley was born in 1875.¹ He died in 1949.¹

     Stansil Newton Gurley was born in 1909.¹ He died in 1975.¹

     Bobby Lee Gurley was born on 9 March 1938 at Wayne County, North Carolina.^3,4 He died on 8 August 2016 at age 78.^2,4 He was buried after 8 August 2016 at Evergreen Memorial Cemetery, Rosewood, Wayne County, North Carolina.²

     Ridley L. Stribling was born in 1860.¹ He married Hallie Louisa Gurley, daughter of Gen. Davis Robert Gurley and Louisa Wells Earle, circa 1888.¹ Ridley L. Stribling died in 1924 at Waco, TX.¹

     Stella Gurley was born on 11 August 1895 at Johnston County, North Carolina.^2,1 She died on 12 March 1949 at Tarboro, Edgecombe County, North Carolina, at age 53.² She was buried after 12 March 1949 at Oakland Cemetery, Smithfield, Johnston County, North Carolina.²

     Orain Wilbur Gurley was born on 26 May 1897.^2,1 He died on 16 June 1899 at age 2.^1,2 He was buried after 1899 at Oakland Cemetery, Smithfield, Johnston County, North Carolina.²

     Nolia Gurley was born on 26 April 1906.¹

     Thomas Winborne was born between 1754 and 1759.²

     Joseph Woodard was born circa 1810.¹