J.W. Hurt was born in Wayne County, Tennessee on July 7, 1927 the son of the late Bill and Hester Franks Hurt.On November 12, 1950 he was united in marriage to Nannie Sue Bryant, who survives.Mr. Hurt was self-employed as a logger and a farmer. He was a member of Philadelphia Baptist Church when he was younger.Mr. Hurt departed this life on Friday, January 13, 2012 at the age of 84 years, 6 months, 6 days.He is survived by his wife, Nannie Sue Hurt of Savannah, Tennessee; 2 daughters, Shirley Kay Barron and husband Dan, Linda Sue White and husband Randy all of Savannah, Tennessee; 4 sons, Jerry William Hurt and wife, Nancy, Charles Earl Hurt and wife Ann, Billy Garland Hurt and wife Connie, David Allan Hurt and wife Stephanie all of Savannah, Tennessee; 13 grandchildren, Brent, Holly, Jennifer, Sarah, Abby, Molly, Jacob, Micah, Christina, Elizabeth, William, Alex and Caitie; a great grandchild, Brady.In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by 3 brothers, Glen, Dee, and Willie Hurt.