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Jack Myers Jurney

February 8, 1936 - August 7, 2021

Jack Myers Jurney, age 85, of Statesville passed away peacefully August 7, 2021. He was born February 8, 1936 in Olin, North Carolina the son of the late Frederick Dewey Jurney and Lucy Bruce Jurney. He is preceded in death by his beloved life partner JoAnn Scarborough; brothers, Buck Jurney, Fred Jurney and C.B. Jurney; sisters, Christine Sharpe, Barbara Jean Fulbright, Patsy Wood, Brenda Johnson; and granddaughter, Jordan Jurney. Jack proudly served his country as a United States Marine. He was forward deployed aboard the USS Coral Sea and remains closely connected with those sea-going Marines. Following his service to our nation, he worked for over 40 years as a truck driver, traveling all across the US. Jack was known for his sense of humor, generous heart and gift of telling a great story. He will be missed by all his family and friends who were lucky enough to have him in their lives. Left to cherish his memory are his son, Lieutenant General William Jurney, USMC and wife Sue Ellen; grandchildren, Troy Jurney and Madison Jurney; sisters, Frances Caudle, Irene Nates, Linda Goodwin, Bonnie Jurney; brother, Jimmy Jurney; and numerous other loving family and friends. He will also be lovingly remembered by the families of Gretchen Land, Laura Brewner and Gail Batten. There will be no formal visitation, however, there will be a viewing at Nicholson Funeral Home on Tuesday, August 10th from 2:00 PM- 5:00 PM. A graveside service will be held at 10:30 AM Wednesday, August 11, 2021 at Sandy Ridge UMC Cemetery in Statesville, NC. Please share memories and condolences with the family at www.nicholsonfunerals.com

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Jack Myers Jurney, age 85, of Statesville passed away peacefully August 7, 2021. He was born February 8, 1936 in Olin, North Carolina the son of the late Frederick Dewey Jurney and Lucy Bruce Jurney. He is preceded in death by his beloved life... View Obituary & Service Information

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