Charles "Chubby" H. Hurd, Sr.
Age 75 of New Castle
Passed away peacefully on Tuesday, August 24, 2021.
Chubby was born and raised in Shawtown. He was one of eight children born to the late James and Anna (Tressler) Hurd. After Chubby graduated from high school, he joined the Army National Guard to serve his country. In 1964, Chubby married his high school sweetheart, Shirley Farrall, and together they lived in New Castle and raised their family. Chubby was proud of his 35-year career at Amoco Chemical as well as his 60 years of service to his community as a lifetime member of GoodWill Fire Company where he served in many capacities including President, Assistant Chief and Board Member of GoodWill as well as with the Delaware State Fire Police.
Chubby enjoyed time with his family the most. As an adult he would still visit his mother daily while also meeting up with his brothers, sisters, nieces and nephews during those visits. But his greatest pastime was spending time with his grandchildren and attending their various activities, art shows, competitions and sporting events.
Chubby enjoyed traveling with his wife and family; from their yearly trips to Wildwood when his boys were growing up to trips with his wife to Arizona, Hawaii as well as the various cruises to the Caribbean, Alaska, Europe and the Panama Canal. But his favorite traveling was to his beach place where he loved going for boat rides, fishing with the grandchildren, golf cart rides and relaxing on the porch.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his siblings, Robert Shockley, Elvina Crossland, Jean Davis, Betty Lou Camelli, James Hurd, and Peter Hurd, Sr.
Chubby will be dearly missed by his loving wife of 57 years, Shirley Hurd; his children, Charles Hurd, Jr, and Michael Hurd (Laurie); and his grandchildren, Christopher, Joshua, and Morgan. He is also survived by his sister, Patricia Rush, his sister in law, Connie Hurd, as well as numerous nieces/nephews and family friend, Brenda Minker.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend the service for Chubby at Krienen Funeral Home, 101 W. 6th St., New Castle, on Saturday, September 4, at 10:00am. Friends may call at the funeral home from 9:00am-10:00am. Interment will take place after the service at Gracelawn Memorial Park.
In lieu of flowers the family asks contributions to be made in Chubby's name to GoodWill Fire Co., 401 South St., New Castle, DE 19720.