Thomas Christopher Hurley

Memorial Service for Thomas Christopher Hurley will be held 2:00 p.m. Saturday, January 25, 2014 at Kingdom of Jehovah's Witness 1601 Shalom Avenue, Gillette, Wyoming. Thomas C. Hurley, age 65, passed away at his home on January 20, 2014.Tom was born February 20, 1948 to Burton and Genevieve Hurley in Canton, South Dakota. The 2nd of 11 beautiful children. His family left the farm when he was 11, moving to Belle Fourche, South Dakota. He graduated High School in 1966 from Newell, South Dakota. He attended Black Hills State University for two years studying Business. During that time, he served in the National Guard for 7 years. In 1968, Tom met Terry, and for the next 46 years they would foster the kind of love you only read about in books. They were best friends.In 1980, he moved his family to Gillette, Wyoming to pursue a career with Thunder Basin Coal Mine. His career in mining spanned 35 years. He retired from the mining industry and was currently working for Campbell County School District and Coach America.Tom loved his family with all of his heart and was the best husband, father, brother, and friend anyone could ask for. He always cared about those around him and was always there to lend a helping hand or just listen. We could always depend on him for everything, anytime, anywhere. He will be greatly missed beyond words.Based on a solid hope for the future (John 5:28, 29), Tom had faith that he would be resurrected to perfect health on a paradise earth.His is survived by his wife Terry of almost 46 years, his son Christopher, son Matthew, and daughter Michelle, and six Grandchildren. He was proceeded in death by his son Anthony, his parents, and one brother.Memorials and condolences may be sent to the family in care of Walker Funeral Home 410 Medical Arts Court, Gillette, WY 82716. Condolences may also be sent via our website: www.walkerfuneralgillette.com.Funeral Home:Gillette Memorial Chapel210 West Fifth Street Gillette, WYUS 82716