JOHN WILLIAM GURLEY
Sept. 25, 1926-June 14, 2018
John William Gurley, 91, Pikeville, was called home Thursday, June 14, 2018, to the loving arms of Jesus Christ his Lord. The family takes comfort in knowing he is reunited with his beloved wife, Peggy.
John William was born in Wayne County Sept. 25, 1926, to the late John Henry and Margaret Smith Gurley.
He was a devoted and hard-working farmer. John William enjoyed working the land and being atop one of his many tractors.
He was deeply devoted to his family, and was happiest when he was spending time with them.
John William loved God, and he was a longtime member of Woods Grove Pentecostal Free Will Baptist Church.
John William loved life and the life he had with his wife, children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
He enjoyed his Tuesday night trips with Peggy to the TV station while Janice and Kenneth recorded their show.
He enjoyed days of old and could often be found telling stories of times past.
A service to celebrate John William’s life will be held Saturday, June 16, 2018, at 7 p.m. in the chapel of Seymour Funeral Home, with the Rev. Barry Teague officiating.
The family will receive friends Saturday following the service and other times at his home.
Interment will be Sunday, June 17, 2018, at 4 p.m. in Gurley Family Cemetery at his home.
John William is survived by his daughters, Donna Mozingo (Jim) and Terry Houston; grandchildren, Angel Webb (Jamie), Mandy Smith (Jamie), John Radford (Natalie) and Jamie Lynn O’Callahan (Ben); and great-grandchildren, Baillie, Madison, Morgan, Emily, Jake, Noah, Tylan, Gage, Jace, Layton and Haven.
He is also survived by his sister, Bernice Hinnant, and brother, Jesse Ray Gurley (Ann).
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife of 67 years, Peggy Lancaster Gurley; a son, Johnny Gurley; great-granddaughter, Jaylee Grace O’Callahan; brothers, Thomas Gurley and Horace Gurley; and son-in-law, Johnny James Radford.
Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.seymourfuneralhome.com.
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Published in Obituaries on June 17, 2018 3:05 AM