Celebration of the Life 
Of 
Mr. Melvin Hurdle, Jr. 
Thursday, July 25, 2002 1:00 PM. 
Gardner G rove Baptist Church Augusta, Georgia 
Reverend Rufus Copeland, Pastor, Officiating 
 
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Mr. Melvin Hurdle, Jr., was born on October 9,1963 in 
Union Dale County, Long Island, New York, to Mr. Melvin Hurdle, Sr. of New York and the late Ms. Frances Louise Brown. He entered into rest on Saturday, July 20, 2002, at the Medical College of Georgia. 
He was employed by Carole Fabrics for six years. 
He leaves to mourn his loss and to cherish his memories a devoted wife, of nine years, Mrs. Cassandra (Sandy) McGruder Hurdle; one daughter, Shalita Hurdle; one son, Carrington Blake Hurdle; two step children, La'Kisha Henderson and Christian McGruder; father, Melvin Hurdle, Sr., Rockville Center, New York; one sister, Annette Alava, Tennessee; grandmother, Annie Hurdle, New York; one aunt, Elizabeth Germany, Augusta, Georgia; five uncles, Kelvin Hurdle, Caleen, Texas; Charles Hurdle and Colby Hurdle, both of Freeport, New York, Bernard Brown and Steven Brown, both of Long Island, New York; moth er-in-law, Emma McGruder; two sisters-in-law, Michelle (Albert) Scurry and Tonya McGruder; three brothers-in-law, Ricky (Carletta) McGruder, Charles McGruder and Eric McGruder all of Augusta; a special friend, Debra Murray; and a host of nieces and nephews. 
A Note From The Heart 
This is ju st to thank you for memories, jo y and fun. For giving me your love and the nice things you have done. 
I can't pin it down exactly and it is plain to see. That you are the perfect partner and father that 
every man should be. 
Love, Sandy 
 
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Processional Selection .................................................... Crystal Barnwell Scripture ...................................................... Ponce DeLeon Prayer ........................................... Minister Mark Barnwell P o e m ...................................La'Kisha Henderson, Daughter Obituary and Acknowledgement (Please read silently) S electio n .............................................................Tonya Bolin E u lo g y ....................................... Reverend Rufus Copeland In te rm e n t........................Mount Olive Memorial Gardens 
Repast Gardner Grove Baptist Church 
Fellowship Hall 
 
 Alonzo Walters Patrick Thurmond Jerome Melton 
 
^allbearei^ 
 
Riley Bell Renee Nesbitt Jonas Whitley 
 
Mnnorarp ^jJallbearers 
Carole Fabrics Employees 
 
Daddy 
There's a miracle in our dad That dwells deep within our hearts. A nd we don't know how it happens, 
or when it gets its sta rt... But the happiness it brings us 
Always gives a special lift And we realize that our dad Was one o f God's most precious gifts! 
Love, Your Children 
Our M any Thanks 
It is with deepest appreciation that we acknowledge your kind ness, thoughtfulness and service extended to us during our time o f bereavement. It was your strength in which we were 
able to cling and y o u r prayer which helped us to endure. May God bless each and every one o fyou. The Family 
W. H . MAYS MORTUARY 
"Professional Service A Family Tradition Since 1922" 1221 James Brown Boulevard Augusta, Georgia 30901 (706) 722-6401