Elliott Ray Mahurin, 77 of Tousey, passed away October 3, 2017 at his residence.
He was born on March 1, 1940 in Grayson County, the son of the late Jesse Lee and Flora Dee Cummings Mahurin. He was a member of the Yeaman Church of Christ but loved attending the Wilson Home and Horse Branch General Baptist Church’s. Ray was retired from Escue Wood Preserving in Millwood. His first job was with the Imperial Holmes in Louisville then worked in the Toll Booth on Western KY Parkway. He also was a member of the Short Creek Masonic Lodge.
He is survived by his wife Barbara Logsdon Mahurin, they were united in Marriage October 14, 1960. To this union three children were born, Steve Mahurin of Caneyville, Pam Jaggers (Dennis) of Falls of Rough and Cindy Lively of Leitchfield. One brother Eddie Mahurin (Sue) of Falls of Rough. 7 grandchildren, Kresenda Frank, Samantha Embry (Joseph), Amanda Muse (David), Jessica Mahurin (Mitchell), Chaz Lively and Macy Lively and Erica Bennett, two step grandchildren, Derek and Chris Jaggers, also surviving are 7 great grandchildren. Other than her parents, he is preceded in death by two brothers, Kenny and Milbert Mahurin, one special cousin, Lewis Patterson.
Ray lived a long and full life and gave lots of love to many. There were several people that considered him a dad and grandfather. He touched so many lives and will be greatly missed.
Funeral services will be Monday October 9, 2017 at 2:00 p.m. at the Dermitt-Joyce Funeral Home in Caneyville. Bros Billy Curle and Terry Tarrance will be officiating. Burial will be in the Mahurin Cemetery.
Friends may call at the Dermitt-Joyce Funeral Home in Caneyville Sunday October 8, 2017 after 11:00 am and Monday from 9:00 am until time of service.
