of Conway, AR
February 2, 1940 - August 5, 2025
Garlon D. ''Moose'' Hurley passed away Tuesday, August 05, 2025. He was born in Marshall, Arkansas on February 02, 1940 to George Garner and Versa Ethel (Sterlin) Hurley of Leslie, Arkansas.
He is survived by his wife of 65 years, Marietta (Davis) Hurley of Conway; son, Doug Hurley and his wife, Melodie of Fayetteville; granddaughters, Morgan Hurley and Madison Hurley of Fayetteville; grandson, Hunter Hurley (Hanna, her children, Vivian and Claire) of Fayetteville; granddaughter, Charlotte Hurley Adams (Robbie) and great-grandson, Baylor Adams of Prairie Grove; along with numerous friends, hunting and fishing buddies and storytellers.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Garner and Versa (Sterlin) Hurley of Leslie Arkansas and his son, Jeffrey Lynn Hurley of Conway.
Moose, as he was known by everyone, settled in Conway in 1958 and served in the Army National Guard from 1961 " 1967. He initially worked in the construction industry installing water lines before spending the next 20 years at Ward School Bus, including time in the late 1970's in Saudi Arabia training bus mechanics. After Wards, he spent 2 years working for Potter Jeep in Conway, traveling the country promoting their new fiberglass hardtop for jeeps. Known for dabbling in about anything, Moose and his late son, Jeff operated a canoe rental business at Thad Harvey's, "The Good Sport" sporting goods store. Prior to full time retirement, he traversed Arkansas and surrounding states for the former Linn's Auto Salvage driving a car hauler for 12 years. Moose was a member of Second Baptist Church, long time member of the Beaverfork Water Board and in the 1970's served as a Faulkner County reserve deputy sheriff with the water rescue team under former Sheriff Joe Martin.
Moose was an avid outdoorsman spending as much time as possible in the woods hunting deer, bear, turkey and floating the White River in Flippin fishing for rainbow and brown trout. When not hunting game, he spent time lounging on the front porch of the cabin up at The Hill with family and hunting buddies.
Visitation will be held on Saturday, August 9, 2025 from 12:00 pm to 2:00 pm at Roller-McNutt Funeral Home in Conway with services beginning at 2:00 pm. Entombment will follow at Crestlawn Memorial Mausoleum in Conway.
In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made in Mooses' name to the following:
Beaverfork Volunteer Fire Department
#4 Beaverfork Road
Conway, Arkansas 72032
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16 Condolence(s)
Mike Gajeski
Monday, August 11, 2025
Doug and family,
So sorry to hear about your dads passing, in everything he did through the years, he was a teacher and that impacted a lot of people and made their lives better. may God hold you in the coming days to help you adjust
Timothy Starkey
Sunday, August 10, 2025
I always like moose may he rest in peace my prayers ar with the family
Brice Smith
Sunday, August 10, 2025
I m so sorry for your loss. I always enjoyed our visits when Moose would come up to Marion county on his way to the cabin in the valley.
Merlene Abbott Halsey
Sunday, August 10, 2025
Mrs. Hurley, Sorry to read about your husband passing. Thoughts and Prayers for you and your family.
Derhonda Strzelecki
Saturday, August 9, 2025
So sorry to hear about your loss. Prayers for you and your family🙏
Teresa Sutherland Hammer
Friday, August 8, 2025
Mrs.Hurley, I am so sorry to hear about your husband. Sending you my deepest condolences. prayers.
Monica Klingman
Friday, August 8, 2025
I am very saddened of your loss. My heart aches for you. Just know that you and the family are our thoughts and prayers daily during this time and days to come.
James Mullenax
Friday, August 8, 2025
REST IN PEACE
Prayers for the family
James mullenax
Sharon Burns
Friday, August 8, 2025
With my deepest sympathy. Benny and I enjoyed our times with Garlon at the River house. Praying for your family at this sad time.
Donald Fulmer
Thursday, August 7, 2025
This is such a sad news to all who knew Moose. He will be missed by so many and so many people loved and respected him and his knowledge of all subjects. I can still hear him raising his voice to me at deer camp and asking me Why did you shoot the smallest deer out there. To the family I will say if there is anything I could do let me know.
Moose is now pain free and looking down on all that loved him.
Rest my friend.
Save me a backstrap.
Nancy Poole Roberts
Thursday, August 7, 2025
Mrs.Hurley, I am so sorry to hear about your husband. Sending you my deepest condolences and hugs and prayers! I pray that our sweet Heavenly Father wrap his loving arms around you!
JAMES STERLIN
Thursday, August 7, 2025
WE WILL MISS YOU REST IN PLACE
Carey and Kathleen Stevens
Thursday, August 7, 2025
Moose will be missed by us. Praying for the family.
Leigh Davis
Thursday, August 7, 2025
Prayers for you and your family.
Jim McBride
Thursday, August 7, 2025
With deep sympathy. A class mate grade & high school.
Greg Turney
Thursday, August 7, 2025
Good friends always enjoyed hunting with him at deer camp