Charles Hurst

Charles Riley Hurst,
BANGOR - Charles R. Hurst, 80, lived every day of his life and died surprised. He was born February 5th,1941, in Logan, Ohio, the son of Russell and Mabel Hurst. In 1958, Charles joined the United States Marine Corps, where he served as a Supply Clerk for three years. After his military service, he married the love of his life, Sharon Condon. They celebrated 58 years of marriage this last November. He became an ordained minister of the United Pentecostal Church in 1976. Later that year he began pastoring the Apostolic Lighthouse Church of Bangor and continued for 45 years. In addition to being a pastor, he was a district presbyter, bible quiz coach, home mission’s director and Sunday school director. He helped found the first children’s Crusaders Camp at Pea Cove, Maine.

Surviving in addition to his wife, Sharon L Hurst, are his son, Brian Hurst, his wife, Katey, of Bangor; daughter, Kelly Hurst of Bangor; along with his beloved eight grandchildren and seven great grandchildren; as well as many close relatives and friends.

Family and friends may call 6-8 p.m. Thursday, August 12th at Brookings-Smith, 133 Center St., Bangor. The celebration of life will be held at 6 p.m. Friday, August 13th at Jeffs catering, 15 Littlefield Rd, Brewer. Those who wish to remember Charles in a special way may make gifts in his memory to the Apostolic Lighthouse Church, 517 Hammond St, Bangor, ME 04401.

Condolences to the family may be expressed at BrookingsSmith.com.