Boyd Lane Hurt

Boyd Lane Hurt

Boyd Lane Hurt,73, of Clarksville, Texas and Mt. Ida, Arkansas passed away Thursday,

November 24, 2022. He was born September 1, 1949, to Ruth (Wright) and Jimmy Hurt in

Clarksville, Texas.

He married Teela Bowers on November 28, 1969. He attended

Clarksville schools and graduated from Paris High School in 1967. Boyd founded the

Courthouse Players, who performed at the Red River County Fall Bazaar for many years.

He was also the founder and director of the Old Church Theater, bringing local and

nationally known entertainers to Clarksville for monthly performances.

He was preceded in death by his parents.

He is survived by his wife, Teela Hurt; one

daughter, Julie Davidson and husband, Gary; two grandsons, Jarod Davidson and wife,

Dayna and Wesley Davidson and wife, Codi; three great grandchildren, Jeremiah, Ruth

Ann, and Madilyn Davidson; one sister, Beth Wilburn and husband, Roy; nephew, Terry

Lester, and children, Connor and Marlee Lester. Also surviving are his beloved dogs,

Dixie, Kenzie, Arlis, and Lucky.

Boyd leaves for his family and friends to remember and cherish, his love, his quick wit,

and his musical talent.

According to his wishes, there will be no funeral service.

Memorials may be made to Baby Gunn’s Animal Rescue, in care of Vivian Dishman, 601

CR 43340, Paris, TX 75462 or to the Red River County Humane Society, P.O. Box 45,

Clarksville, TX 75426. Arrangements are under the direction of Thornton Funeral Service

in Mt. Ida. Guest register at www.thorntonfh.com