Mr. James O. Hurst

James O. Hurst, age 95, of Glen Mills, PA, formerly of Mickleton, NJ, died peacefully April 28, 2021. Jim was born and raised in Paulsboro and graduated from Paulsboro High School Class of 1943. After graduation he joined the Navy as a Seabee and served in the South Pacific. After the war, Jim returned home and began working at Mobil Oil, where he continued to work until retirement. His final assignment with Mobil Oil was in Saudi Arabia in 1983 where he and his wife, Rita, enjoyed traveling in Europe and Southeast Asia. A dedicated sports fan, Jim was involved in Westville Little League and Babe Ruth. He refereed high school basketball and was an avid bowler. He also volunteered with the Old Timers Baseball Club give-away staff for the Philadelphia Phillies. Jim was a member of Incarnation Roman Catholic Church, serving as a member of their Seniors Club. He was also A Life Member of the Anthony T Calista VFW Post 5579 in Gibbstown, and served as Vice President of the Paulsboro High School Golden Anniversary Club. He was predeceased by his wife, Rita and is survived by his daughter Marilyn (Roy) Lehman, of Woolwich Township, his daughter Janice Kunst, of Media, PA, his son James (Susan) of Coatesville PA, his grandchildren, Jackie (Don) Gusic, Jaimie (JD) Bottorf, Gary Lehman, Bill (Maria) Lehman, Keith (Jill) Lehman, Nicholas (Lori) Hurst and Erin McGrogan, his great grandchildren Felix and Amelia Gusic, Kaitlyn and Emily Bottorf, Jackson, Reese and Cole Lehman, and Artemis Hurst, and his brother Harry (Peg) of Potomac Falls, VA. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11 Tuesday May 4, 2021 in Church of the Incarnation, 240 Main St., Mantua, NJ. Relatives and friends may visit with the family Tuesday morning from 9:30 – 10:30 AM in the McBride – Foley Funeral Home, 228 W. Broad St., Paulsboro. Interment Eglington Cemetery, Clarksboro. Contributions can be made in his memory to St John of God, School for Special Children, 1145 Delsea, Drive, Westville NJ 08093-7030, or online at https://interland3.donorperfect.net/weblink/weblink.aspx?name=E346760&id=1. Memories can be shared at www.mcbridefoleyfh.com.

Mr. James O. Hurst

May 19, 1925 - April 29, 2021