Michael Lee Hurst , 52, of Center, passed away Wednesday, December 13, 2017.

Visitation will be held from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m., Sunday, December 17, 2017, at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center. Funeral service will be held at 3:00 p.m., Monday, December 18, 2017, at Watson & Sons Chapel with Bro. Keith Keele officiating. No graveside service to follow.

Michael Lee was born May 17, 1965, in Center, to Michael C. Hurst and Beverly Choron Hurst. He was a member of Center Christian Church. Michael Lee loved being with his family and friends, who affectionately referred to him as Beaux. He was always the life of the party. He loved the water, especially water skiing. Michael Lee always kept everyone honest around the pool table.

He is survived by
Wife: Maria Bush Hurst of Center, Texas

Children:
Colin Michael Hurst of Shreveport, Louisiana
Beverly Kay Hurst of Center, Texas
Nicholas Kade Hurst of Hemphill, Texas

Grandson: Jackson Kade Hurst of Center, Texas

Father: Michael C. Hurst and wife, Helen, of Youngsville, Louisiana

Sisters:
Maria Hurst of San Clemente, California
Madeline Hurst of Youngsville, Louisiana

Nephew: Ewan Oplt of San Clemente, California

Uncle: Dudley Wood of Tyler, Texas

Numerous cousins and other relatives

A host of friends

Special friends: Ruth and Virgil Duke of Center

Preceded in death by
Mother: Beverly Hurst
Stepson: Joseph Bradford Bush
Grandparents: Minnie and Virgil Choron, Alvin and Juanita Hurst
Aunt: Debbie Wood

Honorary pallbearers will be Troy Keele, Jeff Young, Kris Dockens, Royce Bolton, Mikel Sanford, Jon Tomlinson, Virgil Duke, Pete Owens, Howard May and Kevin Dockens.