James Michael “Mike” Hurt, of Yazoo City, MS, passed away Wednesday, April 13, 2016 at University Medical Center in Jackson.
Visitation will be held Saturday, April 16 at 3 p.m. at First Baptist Church inYazoo City. Funeral service will be held Sunday, April 17 at 3 p.m. at
First Baptist Church, Yazoo City.
A graveside service will be held Tuesday, April 19 at 2 p.m. at Antioch Baptist Church Cemetery in Weoka, Ala.
Mike was born February 19, 1971 in Starkville, MS to Dr. Verner and Norma Hurt. He was a graduate of Starkville High School and Mississippi State University with a degree in Agricultural Economics.
Following his graduation he began his career with RNT (RichNTone) Calls and continued his career in the outdoor industry until the time of his death. Mike was a member of First Baptist Church, Yazoo City.
Mike was preceded in death by his grandparents, James Verner and Eugenia Hurt; James Vernon and Christine Whitaker.
Mike is survived by his wife, Whitney Wood Hurt, of Yazoo City; two sons, James Michael “Jay” Hurt Jr. and John David Hurt of Brandon; his parents, Dr. Verner and Norma Hurt of Starkville; his father-in-law, Johnnie Wood and mother-in-law, Rebecca Wood, both of Wetumpka, Ala.; brother, Gene (TJ) Hurt of Vaiden; brother, John (Shari) Hurt of Yazoo City; sister, Susan Russell of Starkville; and his brother- in-law, Evin Wood of Wetumpka, Ala. He is also survived by nephews, Jason (Jessica) Hurt of Cullman, Ala.,
Joseph (Skye) Hurt of Millport, Ala., Tyler Russell of New Orleans, La. and niece, Caitlin (Luke) Buckner of Starkville. He is also survived by three great nephews and two great nieces.
A scholarship fund for Mike’s sons, Jay and John David, will be set up at a later date.
Stricklin-King Funeral is in charge of arrangements
