Jesse Thomas Hurst Jr.

Jesse Thomas Hurst Jr., age 73 of Lampasas, TX died Sunday May 4, 2014 at Rollins-Brook Community Hospital. He was born November 11, 1940 in San Diego, CA the son of Jesse Thomas Hurst Sr. and Eria Maud (Massey) Hurst. Jesse served in the U.S. Navy as well as the Navy Reserve for 30 years before retiring. Jesse also worked at Ft. Hood with the Post Engineers.  Most recently, Jesse served as the local Veterans Service Officer.   Survivors include wife, Leona Hurst of Lampasas Sons, Roger Miller of Brady William Hurst of Magnolia Eric Hurst and wife Connie of Montgomery Daughters, Sandra Cavil of Houston Judy Nash and husband Mark of Mason Dawn Baumbach and husband Steve of Huntsville Grandchildren; Roger Miller Jr., Kenneth Miller and wife Sindy, Briel Cavil, Tuesdy Cavil, Chimere Cavil, Christopher Hurst, Casey Hurst, Dustin Hurst, Chance Hurst, Danielle Baumbach, Brittany Baumbach, Mark Nash, Zachary Nash and wife Alicia, and Abigail Nash Great grandchildren; Megan Miller, Josh Miller, Henry Cavil, Kaylee Middleton, and Karley Middleton   Jesse was preceded in death by his sister, Barbara Jane Hurst Miles.   A viewing will be held on Thursday, May 8, 2014 from 12:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. at Sneed Funeral Chapel. A funeral service will be held at the Central Texas State Veterans Cemetery in Killeen at a later date.