Aug 20, 2015

Hurst Boiler Founder Passes Away

Clifton Eugene “Gene” Hurst, founder of Hurst Boiler & Welding Co., passed away on Wed., July 22 at the age of 79. “We lost one of the greatest men to ever live, a man adored by many, a man of true character, a man that meant so much to so many — my hero, best friend and my grandfather,” said Chad Fletcher, Hurst’s grandson and Hurst Boiler’s director of Aftermarket Parts and Sales. Gene started the family business with his wife Edna in 1967. The business moved to its current location in Coolidge, Georgia in 1970, where the company manufactures a full line of solid waste, wood, gas, coal and oil fired steam and hot water boilers and related equipment. “Anyone who knew him, in whatever capacity, would certainly agree he was a kind, humble and inspiring individual who cared deeply for his family and the people who worked for him,” said Jeff Hurst, Gene’s youngest son and Hurst Boiler’s director of Marketing. The company is the largest employer in the area, with more than 350 employees. The business currently remains under the direction of the Hurst children. In memory of Gene, the family requests donations be made in lieu of flowers to the Lives Without Limits organization. For more information, www.hurstboiler.com/gene-hurst, www.liveswithoutlimitsga.org.