September 20, 2023, 75, Goldsboro —

Johnnie Howard Gurley, 75, of Goldsboro passed away Wednesday, September 20, 2023, at home surrounded by his family.

Mr. Gurley was born in Wayne County on October 11, 1947, to the late Johnnie Edward Gurley and Goldie Fields Gurley.

A private service will be held for the family where services have been entrusted to the care of Shackleford-Howell Funeral Home, 102 N. Pine Street in Fremont.

Left to cherish his memories include:

Nancy R. Gurley, Loving Wife

Chris Woessner, Son

Sonja Woessner, Daughter-In-Law

Allen Gurley, Son

Brian Gurley, Son

Deborah Gonzalez, Stepdaughter

Angel Gonzalez, Step son-in-law

Brenda Sorrell, Sister

Zachary Gurley, Grandson

Alston Bass, Grandson

Cheyenne Powell, Granddaughter-In-Law

Lauren Bass, Granddaughter-In-Law

Layton Bass, Great Grandson

Gabriel Woessner, Grandson

Brian Gurley Jr., Grandson

Tyler Gurley, Grandson

Kiara Gurley, Granddaughter-In-Law

Eric Johnson, Step Grandson

Matthew Johnson, Step Grandson

Lisa Jacobs, Niece

Andrew Jacobs, Nephew-In-Law

Scott Pine, Nephew

Janet Grice, Neighbor

Kenneth Grice, Neighbor

Kenneth Wayne Grice, Neighbor

Mr. & Mrs. Garner, Neighbor