Samuel Guynn Hurlbert, 80 years old, of Jacksonville, Florida passed away peacefully in hospice April 14th at 10:49 am.  Sam was born January 6, 1945, in St Vincent’s Hospital in Jacksonville, Florida to George H. Hurlbert and Opal Guynn Hurlbert.
He graduated from Arlington Elementary School, Terry Parker High School, Young Harris College, and the University of Georgia. On June 15, 1968, he married his college sweetheart Barbara Plagens in the Davidson College Presbyterian Church in Davidson, North Carolina. Sam was employed in management with Sears and Montgomery Ward and in sales and construction supply with Southern Forming Supply. After 46 years, he was able to enjoy 10 years of retirement.
Sam was active in the Episcopal Diocese of Florida serving as the leader in the birthing of Cursillo and serving as the Rector of Cursillo #16, the Lay Director of Happening, and a Lay Eucharistic Minister. He was a member of the Arlington DeMolay where he was a Master Counselor, Jacksonville Beach Jaycees, and Mystic Revelers. Sam was a descendent of Daniel Hurlbert who was the master mariner that captained the ship of English brought to St Augustine in 1801.
Sam survived by his wife of 57 years Barbara, sons Jason (Jennifer) Hurlbert of Charlotte, North Carolina, Bart (Nick) Hurlbert of Gray, Tennessee, and grandchildren Beau Hurlbert, Keaton Hurlbert, Brock Hurlbert, and Meghan Gowen. He is also survived by his beloved kitty Buddie Lynne.
Funeral services will be held at 11:00 am, Saturday, April 26th at the Redeemer Episcopal Church, 7500 Southside Blvd, Jacksonville, FL, 32256. Fr. Wiley Ammon will be the celebrant. Visitation will be held at 10:00 am in the Parrish Hall prior to the funeral. A lunch will be served following the service in the parish hall. Internment with be in the Evergreen Cemetery. Arrangements are under the direction and care of Evergreen Funeral Home (904)-353-3649
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Redeemer Episcopal Church.
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To my BFF Barbee, Godson Jason, and Bart–
During this time there will be hugs, tears, people who don’t know what to say, and some who can still make you laugh. There will be pictures, keepsakes, cards, texts, and lots of stories — some you’ve never heard and some you could never hear enough. There will be sorrow and celebration; but, most of all, there will be love — the kind that never ends. Tears, Sandee Donahue (Arizona)
My love as always for being there my whole life BFF. ❤️
Thank you for being there for me my whole life BFF.❤️
We are very sorry for your loss. We are keeping you and your family in our thoughts and prayers. Secret Woods has lost a valued member of our community.
Thank you for your condolences and sympathy.
Oh Barbara I love you both so! Though we haven’t seen each other in way too long our bond from many Cursillos ago is an Eternal one! What a beautiful couple you are and how many you brought into the “harvest of souls “ is uncountable! God bless you! And know we care deeply! Emmy and +Frank
Thank you so much Emmy.
Barbara, Jason and Bart, I’m so sorry for your loss. Sam had a big influence in my life when it came to customer service and how to treat people. He will be missed.
Thank you so much.
Miss Barbara, I am so sorry for your loss. I just want to say thank you for sharing your Big Sam with me. I feel so blessed To have known both of you, I will miss him Sending you lots of love and prayers.
Thank you Judy
Ms. Barbara, here is another Sam joke “My favorite exercise is a cross between a lunge and a crunch, I call it lunch.” I am going to miss Sam’s jokes but most of all Sam. We love you. Darrell, Joanne and Meghan
Live the joke
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