VA HR401

Virginia House Resolution honoring Eugene Hamilton Hurst, Jr., a funeral director and businessman from Richlands who died on March 6, 2026

Owned and operated Hurst-Scott Funeral Homes in Richlands and Tazewell after graduating from Richlands High School (1959), Emory and Henry University, and Cincinnati College of Mortuary Science

Served in the United States National Guard in Richlands and was a member of the Richlands Masonic Lodge #318 for more than 53 years

Held the distinction of being the longest active member of both the Tazewell County Country Club and the Richlands Lions Club at the time of his passing

Survived by his wife of 60 years, Martha, and three children; resolution directs the Clerk to present a copy to his family