Graden HurdGraden Hurd, 84, formerly of Elkhart, and Warsaw, passed away Sunday, May 30, 2021.
Born in Ivel, Ky., he was the son of Isom and Worlie Hurd. He was a veteran of the United States Army. Graden was a member of Christan Center in South Bend. He volunteered in prison ministry and at nursing homes. He enjoyed playing guitar and country gospel music. He recorded his own CDs and even recorded one with his daughter, Chrystal.
He is survived by his son, Rick (Sondra) Hurd; daughters: Chrystal (Greg) Kreiger, Subrina (Parrish) Miller, Felisa (Leroy) Tennant; four grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; brothers: Gary (Sandy) Hurd, Don (Cindy) Hurd; and sister, Mary (James) Spencer.
He was preceded in death by his siblings: Katherine, Gordon, Lorenza, Shular and Esta and Joe Ed.
A celebration of life will be held at New Hope Free Will Baptist Church, 3651 N. Detroit St., Warsaw, Friday, June 4 at 11 a.m. Inurnment in Stratton Cemetery, Ivel, Ky.
