Ernest Wurts
1915-2003
Ernest Wurts, 87, of Greenup, Ky., died Monday, Jan. 20, 2003, at his residence.
Mr. Wurts was born Feb. 15, 1915, in Greenup, a son of the late Charles and Chloe Pennington Wurts.
He was also preceded in death by his wife, Barbara A. Wurts, in 1998; two brothers, John Connard "Connie" Wurts and Charles William "Pat" Wurts; and a sister, Rosie Sparks.
He was a retired carpenter furniture craftsman and was a member of Coal Branch Church and Ashland Gospel Assembly.
Surviving are a son, Roger Harris of Flatwoods, Ky.; two daughters, Jane Turner of Greenup and Mary Campbell of Melbourne, Fla.; three sisters, Gracie Lewis and Ruby Wurts, both of Greenup, and Susie Adkins Helton of Lloyd, Ky.; seven grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.
The funeral will be held at 1 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 23, 2003, at Wright's Funeral Home in Greenup by Terry Crowe.
Burial will be in Sunset Cemetery in Greenup.
Friends may call from 2 to 9 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 22, and after 9 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 23, at the funeral home.
