Eddie Ray Hursman

Eddie Ray Hursman, 69, of Sedalia, MO passed away Sunday, April 4, 2021, at Bothwell Regional Health Center in Sedalia. He was born on February 9, 1952, in Elmwood, MO the son of Walter L. Hursman and Margaret M. (Hayes) Hursman, who preceded him in death.

On August 26, 1989, in Sedalia, MO he was united in marriage to Virginia (Jenny) Mae Prall, who resides in the home.

Eddie previously worked for Wal-Mart and Quality Rubber Plant both for eleven years. He enjoyed fishing, watching NASCAR races, and John Wayne western movies. Eddie also enjoyed going to the dirt track races and especially loved spending time with his family.

In addition to his wife, he is survived by a son, Jimmy Hursman, and a daughter, Brandy (Hursman) Bryson both of Houstonia, from a previous marriage to Rose Cramer; a daughter, Leslie Stevenson (Brent) of Sedalia; six grandchildren, Shelby, Josh, Chaz, Danny, Alex (Taylor), and Jade; a great-grandson, Anthony; two brothers, Jerry Hursman of Sweet Springs, and Harold (Peewee) Hursman (Mary), of Higginsville; three, sisters, Rosie Garrison of Sedalia, Ruby Garrison (Larry) of Sweet Springs, and Shirley Burnett of Stover.

In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by four brothers, Dale, Alvin, Buford and Jimmy Hursman; a sister, Zelma Spease; and twin sons.

A Funeral service will be held at 6:00 p.m. Thursday, April 8, 2021, at Rea Funeral Chapel with Pastor Duane Brownfield officiating.

The family will receive friends one hour before the service at the chapel.

Pallbearers will be Brent Stevenson, Alex Stevenson, Jade Stevenson, Chaz Hursman, Danny Hursman, Josh Bryson, Shelby Bryson, and Anthony Stockwell.

Memorial contributions are suggested to Sedalia Animal Shelter in the care of Rea Funeral Chapel.