Ronny Hurlbert

Ronny L. Hurlbert, 86 of Gulfport, was called to his eternal home with the Lord on Wednesday, March 31, 2021.

Ron was a member of the Gulfport Police Department during the 60's and 70's. He served as a patrolman, a juvenile officer, and a detective. Ron was saved on December 20, 1970 and baptized on January 17, 1971. He became an ordained minister on August 27, 1972. While Ron was still with the GPD, he served as Chaplain and became known as "The Preaching Policeman". During the 70's and 80's, Ron held crusades at Milner Stadium in Gulfport and across the country. He was very active in the mission field and went on several mission trips to the Philippine Islands. Ron served as pastor at Calvary
Baptist Church, Providence Baptist Church, the Gospel Road Cathedral, and Dolan Avenue Baptist Church.

Ron's passion for Christ was evident to all who knew him. He rarely missed an opportunity to witness for the Lord, and even during his final days he was faithful to proclaim Christ to anyone he met.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Henry & Leona Hurlbert; his brothers, H.P. Hurlbert, Clyde Hurlbert, and Kenny Hurlbert; a sister, Mary Hurlbert; and a son, Ronny L Hurlbert, Jr.

Ron is survived by the mother of his children (Virginia), his children Theresa Murphy (Curtis), Rebecca Glass (Hilton), Faye Hurlbert and David Hurlbert; grandchildren, Felisha Ellis (Russell), Christy Seal (Paul), Tiffany Menard (Barrett), Michelle Glass, Marie Hurlbert and Christina Hurlbert; great-grandchildren, Austin Seal (Amber), Dustin Seal, Justin Seal, Dylan Ellis, Barrett Menard, Patrick Menard, Jace Miller, Colin Seal, Paisleigh Seal, Addalynn Seal, Rowan Hurlbert, Alexandra Hurlbert and Daemon Hurlbert; great-great grandchild, Magnolia Grace Seal. In addition to his children and grandchildren, Ron is survived by numerous cousins, nieces, and nephews.

The funeral service will be held at 10:00 AM, Saturday, April 3, 2021, at RIEMANN FAMILY FUNERAL HOME, 11280 Three Rivers Road, Gulfport, with a visitation for family and friends from 9:00 AM until the service. Interment will follow at Floral Hills Memorial Gardens.