George “Bill” Hurd

George “Bill” Hurd, 65, of Mitchell, S.D., formerly of Henry, died Sept. 30, 2019, at Firesteel Healthcare Center, Mitchell. A celebration of life will be at 11 a.m. Monday in Calvert & Johnson Memorial Home, Henry.

George William Hurd was born Dec. 10, 1953, in Spring Valley to James and Betty (Izora) Hurd. George grew up in Henry and graduated from Henry High School. After high school, he attended Illinois Valley Community College. George worked at Owens Brockway from 1972-2002. He enjoyed spending time with his family and his grandchildren. He enjoyed bowling, listening to ’70s music and was an avid Chicago Bears and Chicago Cubs fan.

He is survived by his one daughter, Sherri (Dave) Crandall of Sioux Falls; and two sons, Thomas (Jessica) Scraggs of Moline and Branden Burden of New York; one sister, Sharon (Alan) Kuhlman of Lacon; five grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews.

He is preceded in death by one daughter, Tonya Hurd; and one brother, James Hurd.

Memorials may be directed to the family to help defray costs.