William “Bill” Ray Hurt, born September 24, 1940, in Alton, Illinois, passed away on September 14, 2026.
He was the son of the late Ralph Oswald Hurt/Hirsh and the late Bessie Mae (Anspach) Hurt.
William graduated from Frederick High School in 1959. He proudly served his country in the United States Army and completed his training at Fort Bragg, North Carolina, with the 82nd Airborne Division in 1960.
On June 11, 1963, he married his beloved wife, Mary Caroline (Martell) Hurt.
He later dedicated his career to public service with the Frederick City Police Department, from which he retired in 1992. Together, William and Mary also ran Hurt Detective Agency and opened their home and hearts as foster parents to many children.
He was skilled knife maker and apprenticed under William “Bill” Moran who was a very dear friend. He was an avid hunter, guitar player, and lover of bluegrass music. William enjoyed working with his hands and spending time outdoors. He was also a member of Catoctin United Methodist Church until he was no longer able to attend.
He is survived by his wife, Mary Caroline Hurt; his daughter, Virginia Lee Everett; Grandchildren Daniel Eakle (Alexandria “Lexie” Herman), Randi Boyer (Daniel), Mary “Katie” Everett (Colby Blizzard), Cody Everett; nine great-grandchildren Sierra Boyer (Sunshine), Jonathan Boyer, Kriegan Eakle, Kerryn Eakle, James Boyer, Annabella Bordelon, Aria-Lea Boyer, Abigail Everett, and Colton Blizzard. He is also survived by his Sister-In-Law Doris Sweadner (Gareth).
William was preceded in death by his daughter Martella Rae Ballard, his Sister Shirley Jean Harding and her children, his Niece Roxanne Green and Nephew Timothy Jordan, brother-in-law William “Bill” Hubble, brother-in-law Louis Martell and sister-in-law Janice Martell and their son, his nephew Kurt Martell.
William will be remembered for his service to his country and community, his dedication to his family, and the many lives he touched throughout his years.
A Graveside Service will be held at 10 a.m., on Thursday, September 24, 2026, in Union Chapel Cemetery, 11109 Daysville Road Libertytown, MD.
A Celebration of Bill’s Life will be held later that day at 12 p.m. in the Quincy Community Center, 8098 Anthony Highway, Waynesboro, PA 17268.
Grove-Bowersox Funeral Home, Waynesboro, is handling the arrangements.
Online condolences may be expressed at the funeral home’s website.
