Melvin Douglas “ Doug” Hurst, 65, of 242 4th St. Safie, Rockingham, died Friday, May 19, 2006 at his home. Mr. Douglas was born August 6, 1940 in Chesterfield County, SC a son of the late Melvin Woodrow and Helen Ruth Holt Hurst. He was of the Congregational Holiness faith and had been an Independent Congregational Holiness Pastor. He also served his country in the US Army. Surviving are his wife Faye Robinson Hurst of the home, a son , Jamie Hurst of Rockingham, daughters, Debbie K. Fucci and Rhonda Williams both of Hamlet, a sister Catherine Hurst of Rockingham, 9 grandchildren and 1 great grandchild. Funeral services will be held at 3:00 PM Monday at the Church of God of Prophecy with Rev. Marshall Norris officiating. Interment will follow in Richmond County Memorial Park. The family will see friends from 6:00 – 8:00 PM Sunday at Carter Funeral Home and at other times at the home on 4th St. Safie. Memorials may be made to Richmond County Hospice, PO Box 2136, Rockingham, NC 28380.