Hurst – Robert Wayne Hurst, age 64, of Hilliard, Florida passed away on September 15, 2023, after 15 years of struggling with COPD.  For many years, he worked as a fabricator at Diversified Systems in Jacksonville, Florida where he was promoted to Vice President.  In Wayne's retirement years, he loved watching his Gators play football and fishing with his fishing buddy, Jeff Wood.  Wayne is preceded in death by his father, Andrew C. Hurst, Jr.

Wayne leaves behind is wife, Gwendolyn Hurst; mother, Mildred E. Hurst; son, Robert Ray Hurst (Vickie); stepdaughter, Angel Jackson; brothers, Calvin Dwight Hurst (Robin), Charles Kenneth Hurst (Sharon), Richard Ray Hurst (Star); one and only sister, Debbie L. McKeown, her husband and Wayne's best friend, Richard; grandchildren, Corey Carter (Sami), Robbie Hurst (Mel), Nate Hurst; great-grandchildren, Ayana Green, Hikari Hurst, Grey Carter; bonus daughter, Brittany M. Landry (Shawn); special niece, Ginger Atkinson; many uncles, aunts, nephews, nieces, cousins and friends.

The family would like to express their sincere appreciation for all the love and kindness shown through this difficult time.

This tribute above was prepared by Wayne's loving family.

A Visitation Memorial for Wayne will be held on Thursday, September 28, 2023, from 6:00–8:00 p.m. at Nassau Funeral Home. A Celebration of Life Service will be held on Saturday, October 14, 2023, at 12:00 p.m. at Wayne's Residence.  The arrangements are under the care and direction of Nassau Funeral Home, 541720 US-1, Callahan, Florida 32011. 904-879-1770. Visit www.nassaufh.com to sign the family's guest book.