ith his spiffy treasure! Merlin and Janie enjoyed time with their Bridge and Forty-Two Club friends. They loved to entertain and host in their home. The Hurt Home was always a welcoming place with open hearts and often home cooked meals! Merlin served on the Boards of the San Angelo Federal Credit Union and Hochheims Prairie Insurance. Dubbed as an interesting and kind man, Merlin's friendly and caring way and counsel touched those who knew him. Pilots working with Merlin also saw him as a true gentleman, knowledgeable and dependable. Merlin was preceded in death by his wife, Janie; his parents, Fred and Otho Hurt; his in-laws, W.O. and Maggie Miller and nephew, Kent Miller. Merlin is survived by son, Ricky Hurt and wife, Margaret of Montrose, Colorado; daughter, Cindy Butler and husband, Mitch of San Angelo, Texas, and grandson, Brady Quam of San Angelo, Texas; Brother-in-law Dwain Miller and wife, Doris of Fort Collins, Colorado; Blake Miller of Fort Collins, Colorado; Mark Miller of Arvada, Colorado; and niece, Valerie Weickmann of Fircrest, Washington. A memorial service will be at 10:30 a.m., Tuesday, January 30 at The Heights Church, with Dr. James A. Miller officiating. Donations may be made to The Heights Church, Kindred Hospice, Meals for the Elderly or the Daily Bread-San Angelo Soup Kitchen. To read the full obituary, please click here: http://www.harper-funeralhome.com/obituaries/Merlin-Hurt?obId=2930967#/celebrationWall