Holcombe "Chuck" Harris Hurt's Obituary
Dr. Holcombe Harris Hurt, Jr. died Sunday December 20th, in Rehoboth Beach, DE. “Chuck” is survived by his wife of 60 years, Colleen Iris. He is also survived by his daughter Sharon Lee, son Steven Mettauer, four grandchildren, and by his brother Dr. George Adams Hurt.
Born in South Boston, VA, and raised in Blackstone, VA, Chuck graduated from Hampden-Sydney College and received his medical degree from The University of Virginia. After serving as a 1st Lieutenant with the 187th Airborne Regimental Combat Team of the U.S. Army in Korea, and Japan, Dr. Hurt returned to complete his residency at The University of Maryland (UMD) Hospital. Thereafter, he conducted research and taught at both the UMD Hospital and The Johns Hopkins School of Medicine before entering private practice at Harford Memorial Hospital in Havre de Grace MD where he was the Chief of the Department of Anesthesia. Dr. Hurt then returned to conducting research at the US Army Medical Research Institute of Chemical Defense in Aberdeen, MD.
Upon retirement, Chuck and Colleen moved to Rehoboth Beach, DE where they’ve enjoyed travel, various hobbies, and hosting the visits of their friends, children, and grandchildren.
A Graveside Service will be held on Friday, January, 8, 2016, at 10:00 AM, at Spring Hill Cemetery in Lynchburg, VA.
In lieu of flowers, donations in Chuck’s memory may be made to the American Heart Association, 200 Continental Drive, Suite 101, Newark, DE 19713, or the American Lung Association, 630 Churchmans Road, Newark, DE 19702.
Please sign Dr. Hurt’s guestbook located on this site.
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