Brevard - William K. "Pete" Hurt passed away peacefully on December 23, 2016 at the age of 81 in the beautiful mountains of Brevard, North Carolina. Pete was born on August 27, 1935 in Orlando, Florida and grew up in three different homes on East Concord Avenue in downtown. Pete attended Marks Street Elementary, Memorial Junior High, Orlando High and Edgewater High Schools. He went on to attend the University of Florida, where he was a standout pitcher on the Gator baseball team. Pete returned to Orlando and had careers in the hotel industry, real estate and the family insurance agency. At the age of 50, Pete decided to devote full time to the fine arts. His landscape paintings can be found in many homes, offices and public spaces throughout Central Florida. Pete was passionate about his art, which provided him joy day in and day out. Pete was a devoted husband, father, father-in-law, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother and uncle. He was a loyal, caring and understanding friend to many, regardless of color, age, background, social status or interests. He made everyone feel better about themselves and provided guidance to many, whether by words or by example. Pete was predeceased by his wife of 57 years, Betty Jo, his parents Maury Douglas and Helen Hurt and his brother Maury. He is survived by his daughter Leslie Wood (John), son William K. "Benj" Hurt, Jr. (Andrea), grandchildren Nichole Fatkin (Chris), Melissa Hurt and Kinzer Hurt and great grandchildren Miles and Delaney Fatkin. We would like to thank the loving staff at Tore's Home, with special thanks to Cindy for her special care of our "Poppies". A memorial service will be held at First Presbyterian Church of Orlando in January. In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to the Bread of Life, 238 South Caldwell Street, Brevard, NC 28712, or at breadoflifetc.org Online condolences may be left at www.moodyconnollyfuneralhome.com Moody-Connolly Funeral Home and Crematory are caring for the family.