Claude William Hurst, 88, of Franklin, went home to be with his Lord on Sunday, December 6, 2020.

Mr. Hurst was born in Macon County, the son of the late Joseph Daniel and Ella Allen Hurst. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brothers, RL Allen, Jay Hurst, and Carrol Hurst; and his sisters, Margie Elmore, Alene Holbrooks, and Eula Mason. Claude worked many years as a meat cutter, first working for Franklin Frozen Foods and later working for Nantahala Meats. He was a member at Sugarfork Baptist Church.

Claude is survived by his wife of 68 years, Mattie Jo Hurst; three sons, William E. Hurst (Becky P), Richard E. Hurst (Becky R) and John J. Hurst, all of Franklin; and his three granddaughters, Crystal Parker, Kristina Morales and Stephanie Hurst. He also has seven great grandchildren, Savannah, Kandice, Cassidy and Lance Parker, Marco, David and Brian Morales; along with several nieces and nephews also surviving.

Due to the Covid Pandemic, the family will be having a graveside service on Wednesday, December 9, at 10am at the Sugarfork Baptist Church cemetery. Rev. Gene Hawkins and Rev. Steve Reeves will officiate.

The family respectfully request that masks be worn and safe social distancing be practiced.

In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to Gideons International, PO Box 372, Franklin, NC 28744.

Online condolences can be made at www.maconfuneralhome.com

Macon Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.