Doug R. Hurley

Douglas Reed Hurley, born February 24, 1930, grew up in downtown College Park, son of local Barber and College Park Councilman Archie Hurley and mother, Carrie Bell Satterwhite Hurley. Douglas graduated from College Park High School in 1947 and then attended North Georgia College for one year. He returned to College Park, worked for the Georgia Department of Transportation, and attended Georgia State University. He married Mildred Hilton Ray in 1950, who remained a devoted wife for seventy-four years. In 1951, Douglas was drafted into the United States Army during the Korean War. He trained in Japan to become a medic and was sent to the front lines in Korea. He graduated to the rank of Sergeant and fought in three major battles. He received the Medal of Medical Valor for rescuing the wounded and bringing back the dead. He received several Bronze Stars. After serving in the Army from 1951 to 1955, Douglas and Mildred moved to Athens, where he received a degree in Agriculture from the University of Georgia in 1956. During their time in Athens, their son, Steven Reed Hurley, was born in April 1955. They moved back to Atlanta, where one week later, their daughter, Patricia Lynn Hurley (Blackburn), was born in June 1956. Their son, William Patrick Hurley, was born in July 1957. During his career, Douglas worked at the State Agriculture Department and WSB TV and retired from WETV after 30 years as a cameraman and engineer. He loved camping with his family, fishing, electronics, and gardening. He and Mildred retired to Lake Wedowee in Alabama and had a home in Newnan, Georgia. They had many wonderful times with their children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. He was a master at growing azaleas. A Graveside service will be held at Forest Lawn Memorial Park Newnan, Ga on Tuesday October 22, 2024 at 10:30 AM . Condolences may be expressed to the family online at www.mckoon.com. Douglas is preceded in death by his mother, Carrie Bell Hurley, father, Archie C. Hurley, brother, Dr. Howard A. Hurley, and brother, Fred W. Hurley. Surviving is his wife, Mildred Ray Huley; son, Reed Hurley (Joleen); daughter, Lynn Hurley Blackburn (Duke); son, Pat Hurley (Mari Lou); seven grandchildren, and nine great-grandchildren. McKoon Funeral Home & Crematory 770-253-4580

Doug R. Hurley

February 24, 1930 - October 19, 2024