Lonnie J. Hurley, 82, passed away Saturday, October 21, 2017. Lonnie was born December 8, 1934 in DeFuniak Springs, Florida to Charley and Notia Hurley.
He enlisted in the United States Air Force in 1955 and served in Vietnam as an Avionics Technician, retiring in 1975. He enjoyed mechanicing throughout retirement.
He married Oma Coats January 8, 1958. They raised two daughters Donna and Rhonda.
Lonnie is survived by his beloved wife Oma; his daughters Donna Wheat and husband Bill and Rhonda Campbell and husband Steve of Merkel; grandchildren David Wheat, Michael Wheat and wife Felica of Abilene, Kristyn Kimbrell and husband Dustin, Brad Campbell and wife Gabby of Merkel; great grandchildren Alexis, Saydi and Kenzie of Abilene and Kaden, Rylan, and Finely of Merkel. They were the joy of his life.
Visitation will be held from 5:00 to 7:00PM Monday, October 23, 2017 at Starbuck Funeral Home, Merkel, Texas. Graveside services will be held at 2:00PM Tuesday, October 24, 2017 at The Texas Veterans Cemetery of Abilene, 7457 W. Lake Road, Abilene, Texas 76901. Services are under the directions of Starbuck Funeral Home, Merkel, Texas.
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