Joseph William “Joe” Hurt

CENTER  – Joseph William (Joe) Hurt, age 90, formerly of Summer Shade passed away April 9, 2024, at his residence. He was born in Beaumont, Ky on December 8, 1933, to the late Rollin Hurt and Mary Dell Wells Hurt Carey.

Joe was a farmer, school bus driver for 40 years for Metcalfe County School Board, and a deputy sheriff of Metcalfe County for four years. He loved hunting, golfing, trail riding, and playing with his grandkids. He was saved in September 1969 at his mother’s house.

He is survived by his wife of 58 years, Martha Myatt Hurt; one daughter, Shauna Jo (Marty) Pennington of Center; one son, Jason William (Julie) Hurt of Bowling Green.

He is also survived by five grandchildren, Austin (Kennedy) Pennington, Nick (Hannah) Pennington, Addison Hurt, Elaney Hurt, and Alex Pennington; one great-grandchild, James Pennington. He is also survived by one sister, Marianna Irving.

In addition to his parents, he was preceeded in death by a daughter, Ashley Hurt; and brother, Max Martin.

Funeral services will be Friday, April 12, 2024, at 1:00 P.M. at the McMurtrey Funeral Home with Brother Sammy Norris officiating and burial to follow in the Gee Harvey Cemetery.

Visitation will be Thursday, April 11, 2024, from 4:00 P.M. till 7:00 P.M and again on Friday, April 12 from 8:00 A.M. till time for service at1:00 P.M. at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to be made to the Gee Harvey Cemetery and can be left at the funeral home.