Milton Hurley, married since 1983 to Debbie Weaver Hurley, Class of 1979, retired after 40 years as a coal miner.

Debbie wrote:

“Well, today is a big day for us. My husband has retired from the coal mines after 40 years and 13 days of working underground!!

“The last 3.5 years he worked as a Longwall Production supervisor and actually being away from the house 16 hours a day. HHHe has earned a much-deserved rest, that is for sure.

“I thank God for keeping him safe over these past 40 years and I'm excited to see what adventures life holds for us now. Most importantly God and Family are high on our list.”

Milton is a 1977 Fairview graduate and was a longwall face supervisor at ERP Fuel Federal Mining Complex. Debbie is a Fairmont State grad.  North Marion grads Chase Hurley and Shane Hurley are their sons.

Debbie and Kim DeMary Clowers, Class of 1979, who lives in Red Bank, Tennessee with husband Earl Lee Clowers, have been best friends since they were 4 years old.

Milton was a long-time friend with the late Charles Devaughn “Butch” Sabala, Class of 1973, who worked at Patriot Coal and lived in Monongah, where he grew up.

Kim is a daughter of Joe DeMary and Laurelle “Lou” Costello Hustead. Her siblings are Joe Jo-Jo DeMary, Julie DeMary & Joanne DeMary.

Milton’s mom is Gatha Hurley.

Now Milt and Deb will have more to enjoy the South Carolina beaches. Milt and Deb are no strangers there.

And Pittsburgh Steelers and Penguins games. They are no strangers there either.