Deacon Bobby Hurd, Gospel Promoter and Radio and TV Host, Dies

Zadella “Mama” Curtis informed The Black Gospel Blog today that Bobby Hurd of Atlanta, award-winning gospel producer, radio and television host, and co-chair of the Quartet Division of the Gospel Music Workshop of America, passed away today at 12:45 p.m.

More information will be forthcoming as we receive it. Meanwhile, we send our prayers to Deacon Hurd’s family, friends, and many fans.

From Mr. Hurd’s Facebook page:

Bobby Hurd, a native of Corinth, Mississippi, graduated from South Fulton High School and Atlanta Area Technical School and began his career as a business owner in 1972 as an electrician. Mr. Hurd is married to his high school sweetheart, Sarah, for 44 years. They have three daughters, two sons-in-law, four grandsons and one granddaughter. Bobby is one that truly loves the Lord and expresses that …each day by using the gifts God has anointed him with to touch the lives of others.

In April 1996, Mr. Hurd became a Gospel Promoter and a cable TV Talk Show Host. He was the promoter of “Gospel Night” for the Atlanta Hawks for 10 years. In 1997, the DeKalb County branch of the NAACP respectfully deemed him “Gospel Promoter of the Year.” He is also recognized in the National Registry of “Who’s Who of Executives and Professionals” for his achievements in the profession of Gospel Promotions and in the field of Electrical Contracting.

Former Atlanta Mayor Bill Campbell previously honored Mr. Hurd for his dedicated leadership and innumerable contributions to the city and the community. AB Entertainment recognized him as Gospel Promoter of the Year for two consecutive years in 1999 and 2000.

In 2001, Bobby Hurd captured the honor of the Number One Local Gospel Show in Atlanta, GA, and is the Co-Chair of the quartet division of the Gospel Music Workshop of America (GMWA). He also serves on the Board of the Quartet Convention in Birmingham, Alabama and was voted Man of the Year by the LRA, and the recipient of a 2004 NAACP Award.

In 2004, Mr. Hurd became an ordained Deacon at Pilgrim Baptist Church where he has remained a faithful, dedicated and respected member since 1974. Noted as a renowned television and radio host, in 2010 Mr. Hurd became a Trumpet Award recipient for Spiritual Enlightenment. In 2007, Mr. Hurd became the Recipient for the Roy Wooten Award @ GMWA in the Quartet Division. In 2009, Deacon Hurd was appointed as a Chaplain for the Fulton County Sheriff Department.

5 Comments

Vinner McLean July 8, 2013 at 2:36 am - Reply

Wow he will be miss, may God strengthen the family as they heal
Cherie Cross July 8, 2013 at 4:19 am - Reply

May GOD BE WITH THE FAMILY IN THE NAME OF JESUS. AMEN RIP DEACON BOBBY HURD.
Cherie Cross July 8, 2013 at 4:20 am - Reply

May GOD BE WITH THE FAMILY IN THE NAME OF JESUS. AMEN RIP DEACON BOBBY HURD.
Anonymous July 10, 2013 at 4:20 pm - Reply

I pray that God will continue to give strength to the family. He will be sorely missed but never forgotten. Rest in the Lord God’s faith servant.
Anonymous July 15, 2013 at 5:26 pm - Reply

we love him he will be missed Mr Johnny & Margie Tarpkins praying for the family he touched so many lives. IF WE LOVED LIKE GOD WHAT A WONDERFUL WORLD THIS WOULD BE!!!!

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Written by : Bob Marovich

Bob Marovich is a gospel music historian, author, and radio host. Founder of Journal of Gospel Music blog (formally The Black Gospel Blog) and producer of the Gospel Memories Radio Show.