Ryan Thomas Hurst

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Roller-Chenal Funeral Home
13801 Chenal Parkway
Little Rock, AR  72211
Wednesday, May 10, 2017
6:00 - 8:00 P.M.
Service Schedule
Funeral Service
Roller-Chenal Funeral Home Chapel
13801 Chenal Parkway
Little Rock, AR  72211
Thursday, May 11, 2017
2:00 P.M.
Cemetery
Rainey Cemetery
Roland, AR  
Memorial Contributions
Arkansas Children's Hospital
1 Children's Way
Little Rock, AR  72202
Ryan Thomas Hurst

of Alexander, AR

February 17, 2001 - May 7, 2017

Ryan Thomas Hurst, 16, of Alexander, passed away on May 7, 2017. He was born February 17, 2001 to Russell Kevin Hurst and Ashley Dale McAlister Hurst in Monroe, Louisiana.

Ryan was a student at Bryant High School. He enjoyed music, talking on the phone and hanging out with his brothers and friends.

He is preceded in death by his paternal grandmother, Shirley Joan Hurst and maternal grandmother, Gladys Jean McAlister. Left to cherish his memory are his parents; brothers, Cody McAlister Hurst and Evan James Hurst; nephew, Eli Steven James Hurst; paternal grandfather, Walter Andrew Hurst, Sr.; maternal grandfather, Fred Leon McAlister, and numerous aunts, uncles and cousins.

Funeral service officiated by Brother Dwayne Monk will be 2:00 p.m., Thursday, May 11, 2017 at Roller-Chenal Funeral Home Chapel, 13801 Chenal Parkway, Little Rock, Arkansas 72211, (501)224-8300. Burial will follow at Rainey Cemetery in Roland. The family will receive family and friends from 6:00-8:00 p.m., Wednesday, May 10, 2017 at the funeral home.

Memorials may be made to Arkansas Children's Hospital, 1 Children's Way, Little Rock, Arkansas 72202.


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24 Condolence(s)
Lora Jett
Perryville,
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Saturday, May 13, 2017

I'm very saddened to hear about Ryan. He will always have a special place in my heart.

Lora Jett
Perryville,
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Saturday, May 13, 2017

I'm very saddened to hear about Ryan. He will always have a special place in my heart.

DW
Cordova, TN
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Thursday, May 11, 2017

So sorry for your loss may you find peace and comfort in the words spoken at 2 Corinthians 1:3 & 4" ( 3) Praised be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of tender mercies and the God of all comfort,  (4 ) who comforts us in all our trials so that we may be able to comfort others in any sort of trial with the comfort that we receive from God

Jamie
Little rock,
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Thursday, May 11, 2017

Ashley , my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family . I am here for you if there is anything I can do to help you, just let me know . I feel like I knew Ryan since we have talked about out children so many times . I can't imagine what you are going thru . He was a handsom young man . I pray for you to have some peace , he had a wonderful mom and I know he loved you so much .
Jamie Lowry

Andrea Cheshier
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Thursday, May 11, 2017

Ryan was such a joy to be around. I still picture him as a little boy with that adorable smile and beautiful eyes! I can only imagine the pain and loss you are dealing with right now. Please know that you are all surrounded in prayers from the many people who knew and loved Ryan. We pray for peace, comfort and strength to face the coming days! May you feel the loving arms of Jesus holding you together!

Robert Phillips
Recfield, AR
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Wednesday, May 10, 2017

Dear Hurst Family:
There are no words to express how sorry we are with this tragic loss for your family. Our prayers and hearts go out to you at this time! We remember the happy and vibrant young boy that we got to know and love as part of your family. We hope that you will find some solace and peace in time.

Judee Lybrand
White Hall, AR
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Wednesday, May 10, 2017

You are all in my prayers. Sending my sincere sorrow for your loss of your son, Ryan and deepest concern for you and your family during this time of great mourning.

Merry White
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Wednesday, May 10, 2017

I'm so sorry for your loss. The loss of a child is never something a parent should have to go through. Our love, thoughts, and prayers are with you.

Lisa Croy
Redfield,
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Tuesday, May 9, 2017

My heart is so heavy right now! I hope you all know I am praying for each of you to allow God to carry you at this time of sorrow! That He lift you up for strength and guidance in the days to come! Ryan is smiling right now with family and friends and will hurt no more! I love each of you and have special memories with you all that will never leave my heart! God bless each of you!

Kathy Metz
Little Rock, AR
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Tuesday, May 9, 2017

My thoughts and prayers are for all of you.
So very sorry for your loss.
Kathy Metz

Anita Heard Brown
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Tuesday, May 9, 2017

I am so very sorry for the loss of your son, brother, grandson, nephew, & friend named Ryan! I will continue to pray for peace to surround each of you as the days continue on without him. May you feel God's comfort & love... in Christ's Love,
Anita Heard Brown

William Warfield
Pine Bluff,
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Tuesday, May 9, 2017

Very respectful young man I am sorry for your loss.you r family in my prayers

Christy Eason
Roland,
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Tuesday, May 9, 2017

Ashley and Kevin my heart goes out to you. You all have been in my prayers and thought since the accident. I hope you can find some comfort in that he is not suffering any longer. I know the pain of him not being here will never leave you, but you have wonderful friends that will always be right by your side. I will continue in praying for you all ....

Jennifer Guffy
Woodlawn,
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Tuesday, May 9, 2017

Ashley and family , so very sorry you guys . Ryan was one of the sweetest kids and well mannered everytime you saw him . My thoughts and prayers are with you all . Jennifer Guffy and Justin Fraze

Martha Downing Luebke
Redfield,
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Tuesday, May 9, 2017

Ashley, Kevin, and family: Please accept our deepest sympathy. Our hearts are full of sorrow and disbelief for your loss. May God hold you steady in His mighty arms during this time and forever.

Becky Marie McAlister Holland
Sherrill, AR
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Tuesday, May 9, 2017

Ashley and Kevin and Cody and Evan I am so sorry for this to happen to Ryan you all are in my prayers and all the friends and family that will miss him are in my prayers also. Ryan when we was together at the family reunion last year and took that picture with me I will keep it in my heart forever your memories we will keep going in are every day life and we will see you again my cousin we love you Chris and Becky and Tommy Holland.

Joe and Connie Riley
Mabelvale, AR
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Tuesday, May 9, 2017

Wishing you all peace to bring comfort, courage to face the days ahead and loving memories to forever hold in your hearts. We love you all...

Terra Kelley
Jefferson, AR
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Tuesday, May 9, 2017

Ryan was such a sweet kid, always nice and polite. He will be missed greatly by everyone who knew him. My thoughts and prayers will be with your family through this tremendous tragedy of the loss of your son, Cody and Evans brother. He now soars across the heavens to look over all of those that he loves and cherishes.

Myra Ferrell
Redfield, AR
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Tuesday, May 9, 2017

Ashley and family. sending prayers for you all.

Mandy Stewart
Hensley, AR
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Tuesday, May 9, 2017

Ryan Thomas, you will be greatly missed. You are loved by so many! My prayers go out to the entire McAlister and Hurst families, may you all find peace and comfort during the difficult days ahead.

Dave Gassett
Redfield,
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Tuesday, May 9, 2017

Sorry for the loss of your loved one.

Steve Smith and Family
Redfield,
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Tuesday, May 9, 2017

Our Thoughts and Prayers are with you.


Roetta Stoneking
Batesville,
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Tuesday, May 9, 2017

Dear Kevin and family,
My deepest sympathies to you during this heart wrenching loss of son, brother, friend. I keep you in my prayers to receive comfort, strength, grace, and peace . With love to you.

Pam Kile
Roland, AR
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Tuesday, May 9, 2017

So sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with the family.