Gurley Paige

Gurley McKinley Paige, 81 years of age, of Locust, passed away Saturday, December 17, 2016 at Brookdale Monroe Square in Monroe.

Mr. Paige was born July 13, 1935 in Stanly County to the late Albert Richard Paige and the late Elsie Jane Huneycutt Paige. He was also preceded in death by his oldest son, Tony Lee Paige.

Gurley retired from Cannon Mills Plant 6 after 30 years. After retirement, he enjoyed farming and taking care of his cows.

The family will receive friends from 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM, Tuesday, December 20, 2016 at Hartsell Funeral Home of Albemarle. The funeral service will be on Wednesday, December 21, 2016 at 11:00 AM at Hartsell Funeral Home's Lefler Memorial Chapel in Albemarle officiated by Pastor Ronnie Russell. Burial will follow at the Running Creek Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery at 24671 Millingport Road, Locust.

Survivors include wife of 61 years, Shirley Juanita Harkey Paige of Locust; son, Mickey (Anita) Paige also of Locust; grandsons, Brandon, Nicholas, Daniel and Dustin Paige; and great grandsons, William, Austin, and Cole Paige.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Mission Baptist Church, 1244 Mission Church Road, Locust, NC 28097.

Hartsell Funeral Home is serving the Paige family.