Larry M. Gurley

Larry M. Gurley Goreville- Larry M. Gurley, 65, of Goreville passed away Monday, March 19, 2007 at Heartland Regional Medical Center in Marion. Funeral services will be held at 1:00 PM, Thursday, March 22, 2007 at Busby Chapel Church in Goreville with Reverend Kenneth Blumenstock and Reverend Brent Schuetz officiating. Visitation will be from 5:00 to 8:00 PM, Wednesday, March 21, 2007 at the church. Burial will be at Busby Cemetery in Goreville. Memorials may be made to Busby Chapel building fund; envelopes are available at the funeral home or may be sent c/o Blue Funeral Home, PO Box 411, Marion, IL 62959. Mr. Gurley was born November 12, 1941 in Johnson County, Illinois to Louie Albert and Ruth (Thornton) Gurley. He married Brenda Smith in Busby Chapel Church in Goreville on February 9, 1964. She survives of Goreville. He is also survived by his children; son Mark Gurley of Marion, daughter Shannon and husband Mike Odum of Goreville, daughter Kenya Gurley of Goreville, and son Chad Gurley of Atlanta, Georgia. Granddaughters; Alexandria Odum, Kelsie Odum, and Taylor Odum; and a special aunt Winnie McMillen of Marion. He was preceded in death by his parents; and one brother Jerry Gurley. Mr. Gurley served in the army during the Vietnam War, he was a member and deacon at Busby Chapel Church, and he also enjoyed watching sports and spending time with his granddaughters. To view this obituary and sign the register book visit our website: bluefuneralhome.com. END OF STORY: Questions please call Blue Funeral Home @ (618) 997-5648. Thank You