Robert Eugene Hurley, Sr.

Robert Eugene Hurley, Sr., age 81, of Sylva, NC passed away on December 3, 2024 at Skyland Care Center in Sylva.

Mr. Hurley was born in Tazewell, VA on May 19, 1943 to Lee and Reba Hurley. Robert served his country in the U.S. Army. Robert received a Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Virginia Charlottesville. He was a machinist-tool and dye maker by trade. He loved working with his hands, shooting guns, and being an entrepreneur, owning his own company. Robert loved the Lord and was a member of Mt. Zion Baptist Church. His favorite song was “Amazing Grace” and favorite Bible verse was John 14:6. Robert loved his family and the proudest moments in his life were his children. In addition to his parents, Robert was preceded in death by his wife of 29 years, Anna Darlene Hurley.

He is survived by his children, Zandie Taylor (Dwain) of Roanoke, VA, Tabitha Hurley (Joey Landrum) of Archdale, and Robert Eugene Hurley, Jr. of Sylva; and grandchildren, Shane Taylor and Anna Pearl Landrum.

A graveside service will be held on Friday, December 6, 2024 at 2:00 pm at Holly Hill Memorial Park Cemetery, 401 West Holly Hill Road in Thomasville with Rev. Rodney Hedrick officiating.