Dewey Gurley

Dewey Gurley, 94, of Nahunta, GA died early Wednesday morning at his residence following a lengthy illness. Born in Clarkesville, GA his parents were Jim and Grace McClure Gurley. He is also preceded in death by his wife Nellie Hooper Gurley; four sons, Larry, Ralph, Joe and Johnny Gurley. He was a tradesman and loved to fish and deer hunt and was of the Baptist faith. He is survived by two sons, Ernest Gurley of Nahunta and Grady Gurley (wife Sandy) of Lawrenceville, GA; four grandchildren, Matt Gurley (wife Misty) of Tarpon Springs, FL., Cathy Gurley of Nahunta, Angela Turner (husband David) of Tulsa, OK, and Shannon Peavey (husband Charlie) of St. Augustine, FL.; seven great grandchildren, Lee and Christopher Gurley of Tarpon Springs, FL., Kayla and Jay Waters of Nahunta, Darrin and Joey Turner of Tulsa, OK., Ohara Peavey of St. Augustine, FL.; also several nieces, nephews, and other relatives. Visitation will be held Friday night from 6-10 p.m. at Frye Funeral Home (formally Chambless-Frye). Graveside services will be held Saturday morning at 11 a.m. at Atkinson Baptist Church Cemetery, Atkinson, GA with Rev. Larry Altman officiating. Pallbearers will be Marlin Edgy, Bogie Kyser, Joe Lake, Charlie Peavey, David Turner, and Timmothy Burkhead.