Born to Ernest and Freddie Hurst on August 13, 1946, in Corpus Christi, TX. He graduated from Skidmore Tynan High School and went on to attend Texas A&I in Kingsville.
David was a client-centered custom home builder whose impact on South Texas will endure for generations. His passion for crafting homes was only surpassed by his ability to weave captivating stories, earning him a reputation as a great storyteller among friends, colleagues, and clients alike.
David's dedication to his craft saw him build hundreds of distinctive homes, each a testament to his unwavering commitment to quality and innovation. His legacy lives on in the foundations he laid, the walls he raised, and the countless families who found solace and joy in the homes he created.
David was a devoted homebuilder and proud supporter of the Crossroads Builders Association for over 25 years. David first joined the CBA in 1997. He was then elected to the Board of Directors in 2000 and subsequently served as President in 2006, 2011, 2015, and 2017. David received the distinguished award of Builder Member of the Year in 2011. In 2021, David was awarded the Lifetime Achievement Award, the highest and most coveted award the CBA can bestow on a member.
Beyond his professional endeavors, David's heart belonged to his cherished family. He was a loving companion to Cindy Hawkins and leaves behind a profound impact on his brother Ernest Jr and Ava Hurst, his longtime friend and caretaker Bridget Nance, and his children: Michelle Dean and Kelly Gilbert, Sheri Gallemore, Lori, and Robert Simmons.
His memory will forever be cherished by his grandchildren: Ashley and Donald Hall, Kyle Dean, Devyn Dean, Hunter Gallemore, Dakota Gallemore, Annabelle Simmons, Abbi Rose Simmons, and David Michael Simmons, as well as his great-grandchildren: Wyatt, Emily, Allison, and Reid.
In addition to his immediate family, David leaves behind a legacy of love and guidance for his bonus children, Lance and Amy Tindol, Leslie and Stephen Smejkal, and Chad Hawkins. Bonus grandchildren Victoria Martinez, and Aidan Tindol.
David Hurst will be remembered not only for the homes he built but also for the love he shared, the stories he told, and the lives he touched. He always has a twinkle in his eye, a great smile, and a robust personality. His absence will be deeply felt by all who had the privilege of knowing him.
Friends are cordially invited to a visitation from five o’clock until seven o’clock in the evening on Monday at Rosewood Funeral Chapel in Victoria.
A graveside service is to be conducted at eleven o’clock in the morning on the 12th of December at the Glenwood Cemetery in Beeville, TX.
Those honored to serve as pallbearers are Ralph McMullen, Larry Dzuik, Chad Hawkins, Lance Tindol, Hunter Gallamore, and Stephen Smejkal.
The family is deeply grateful that David was so well cared for by the amazing and loving staff at Gentle Hearts and Hospice of South Texas.
We invite you to take a few moments to share fond memories and words of comfort and condolence with his family by visiting www.rosewoodfuneralchapel.com.
