In memory of Francis Wayne Hurst
F.W. Hurst, lovingly known as Wayne, Sonny or Pops, was born October 6th 1941
at Woodward, Oklahoma to Lewis and Marie Hurst and passed away January 21st
2020 at the age of 78 in Tonkawa, Oklahoma. Pops enlisted in the Marine Corp out
of high school where he became an MP and afterward made his way to South
Louisiana where he worked in the oilfield, drilling offshore. He was transferred to
Watonga, Oklahoma in the early 80’s eventually retiring and moving to Tonkawa,
Oklahoma around 2000. Pops enjoyed restoring old cars and guns, riding
motorcycles and spending time with his family, he was also a lifetime member of
the Masonic Lodge. Pops was married to Karen (Cantwell) Hurst at Weatherford,
Oklahoma on March 30th, 1982. He was preceded in death by his mother Marie
Hurst, his daughter Cydne Hurst and one Granddaughter Tawsha Hurst. He is
survived by his wife Karen Hurst of the home in Tonkawa, Oklahoma. Sons; Drew
and wife Robin Hurst of Ponca City, Oklahoma, Derek and wife Christy Hurst of
Checotah, Oklahoma. Sisters; Sue Webb of Corpus Christi, Texas, Connie and
husband Ted Neergaard of Lake Havasu City, Arizona. His father, Lewis Hurst of
Cortez, Colorado. Grandchildren; Drew W. Hurst of Ponca City, Oklahoma, Katie
and husband Zach Denwalt of Ponca City, Oklahoma, Cody Rogers of Hays,
Texas, Amber Hurst of Roswell, New Mexico, Alexis and Kyle Rogers of Roswell,
New Mexico. Great grandchildren: Harper Hurst, Rylee Hurst and Damon Hurst all
of Tonkawa, Oklahoma, as well as numerous other family and friends.
Graveside Funeral Services for Wayne Hurst will be held, Monday the 27th day of
January, 2020, at 2:00 PM at the IOOF Cemetery in Watonga, Oklahoma with
Pastor Adam Lovitt officiating with Wilkinson Mortuary in charge of
arrangements.
Memorial contributions can be made to: Hospice of Oklahoma.