Rev. Charles Jones Hurlock

Hurlock, Reverend Charles Jones – age 94, of Knoxville, on Saturday, May 2, 2015, peacefully and surrounded by his family, as he would say, “Just Ran Out of Gas”! Born February 23, 1921 to Frank and Eulah Hurlock, he was raised with his older brother Francis (deceased) at 212 Choptank Avenue, Cambridge, Maryland “just two blocks from his beloved Choptank River and Chesapeake Bay”. A true renaissance man, blessed with an innate curiosity from his youth, excelled in academics, music and sports. Charlie was a leader in his church youth group and achieved the rank of Eagle Scout. He developed an appreciation for classical music, especially J.S. Bach and opera, and became an accomplished pianist and organist. At Cambridge High, he was an honor student while lettering in hockey, basketball and tennis. An early decision for full-time Christian service led him to Emory & Henry College in SW Virginia, where he developed many lifelong friendships. He was inducted into the Blue Key Honor Society and was a member of the Varsity tennis team. He attributed much of his personal and spiritual growth to the faculty and associations encountered on the E&H campus. In gratitude, he and his wife later endowed a scholarship for deserving students pursuing a career in full-time Christian service. Upon graduation, he moved to Emory University in Atlanta, where he obtained his M. Div. degree. Equally important, he met the love of his life, Betty Wood. Upon graduation, they were married and for the last 68 years have given witness to what a truly Christian marriage should be; seldom apart, commonly holding hands and occasionally overheard arguing about “who loved whom the most”. Together, they faithfully served United Methodist Churches throughout the Holston Conference. At each appointment, they made positive contributions to the churches and communities they served, developing lasting friendships everywhere they went. In addition, he served on many church boards and agencies. Charlie will be remembered as a lifelong example of the “truly servant heart”. He loved and lived life to the fullest and in the honor of “His God”. He is survived by wife, Betty; daughter Carol Chamberlain (Allen, deceased); son David Hurlock (Christie Bledsoe Hurlock); special nieces, Jeanette Day, Marjorie Putnam and Donna Hurlock; grandchildren, Wesley Chamberlain (Amy), Chad Chamberlain (Alice), Cara Chamberlain Russell, Sarah Catherine Hurlock; great-grandchildren, Emma, Aidan, Cole, Sophia, Connor and Rylie. Memorials can be made to: The Charles & Betty Hurlock Scholarship at Emory & Henry College (P.O. Box 947 Emory, VA 24327) or the charity of your choice. A celebration of Charles’ life will be held on Saturday, May 9, at 1:00 pm at First United Methodist Church, 3316 Kingston Pike, Knoxville, TN 37919. Interment will be private. The family will receive friends on Friday, May 8, from 5:00 – 7:00 pm at Rose Mortuary Mann Heritage Chapel and following the service on Saturday at First United Methodist Church. Online condolences may be made at www.rosemortuary.com

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Rev. Charles Jones Hurlock

February 23, 1921 - May 2, 2015