Breaking: Former Texas Representative Will Hurd has announced that he will run for the 2024 Republican presidential nomination. The former undercover CIA officer was first elected to his congressional seat in 2014 and did not seek re-election in 2020. Now, he enters a crowded presidential race with 13 other candidates as the “major underdog.” Here, we’re going to tell you about his parents, who they are, what they think of him, and more.
So, read on!
Who are Will Hurd’s parents?
Will Hurd was born on August 19, 1977 to a black father and a white mother in San Antonio, Texas. His mother, from whom he now feels proud to have learned life lessons to become a better leader, is no longer with him. Whenever he gets the chance, he loves to talk about the lasting impact of his mother’s leadership principles. He loves to tell the world what an amazing woman his mother was who touched so many lives and more. He feels truly honored to continue her legacy by sharing her wisdom with others.
Will also loves his dad very much. About his dad, Mr. Kramer, Will always talks about how he taught him to always get involved in doing something meaningful and difficult.
Meet Robert Hurd, Will Hurd’s father
Robert Hurd is the son of Robert Edward Hurd, Sr. and Sammie Juanita Maxey. He was born in Texas. His father, Robert, was the son of Walter/Wallie Hurd/Heard and Mollie Jones. Robert’s mother, Sammie, was the daughter of Sam Maxey, Jr. and Annie McClain. She was also born in Texas.
Among many things, Will was especially fortunate to be taught by his father to always have a positive mental attitude (PMA).
Robert Hurd turned 90 on October 31, 2022. His family celebrated when he reached the milestone. And getting a glimpse of it, his son, Will, took to social media. In the caption, he praised Robert, saying he never thought he would be married for 52 years or live to 90, but he did both and is still going strong.
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What is Robert Hurd’s ethnicity?
Robert Hurd is of African-American descent.
Robert Hurd is known for his career as a salesman.
Meet Mary Alice Hurd, Mother of Will Hurd
On social media and other platforms, Will Hurd has repeatedly spoken of his mother as a role model, inspiration, healer, disciplinarian, chef, uber driver, tutor, teacher, cheerleader, boss, geek, protector, etc. Without her, he says, he wouldn’t be where he is today.
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Mary Alice Hurd’s age at the time of her death
A few days after Mary Alice Hurd passed away, her son Will took to IG to share the sad news with a heavy heart. She was born on May 3, 1944 and died on March 1, 2023. So she was 78 years old at the time of her death.
She was born in Anderson, Indiana and died at her home in San Antonio, Texas.
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What is Mary Alice Hurd’s ethnicity?
Mary Alice Hurd was of English, Irish, and German descent, born to Harold Leroy Knapp and Clara Alice Muthert (Knapp). Harold was the son of Ralph Clarence Knapp and Ellen Francis “Nellie” McLaughlin. He was born in Pennsylvania. Meanwhile, Ralph may have been the son of Charles F. Knapp and Minnie Culbertson. Ellen’s father was Irish and her mother was Canadian.
Will’s maternal grandmother was Clara (daughter of John William Muthert and Edith Blanche Doan/Doane), born in Indiana. Her father was the son of Henry Harmon Muthert and Elizabeth Grile. While her mother was the daughter of Courtland Doan and Louisa Jane Chamness.
Will also recently revealed on social media that he had just discovered that his great-grandmother Catherine Foley had Canadian blood and her husband (great-grandfather) Frank had the “luck” of an Irishman.
Mary Alice Hurd wore many hats, including department store buyer, master seamstress, puppeteer, beautician, beauty supply store owner, and beauty school principal. However, her favorite role was that of mother.
She also enjoys crocheting, knitting and sewing, making toys for family and friends, and supporting the St. Vincent DePaul Society, her favorite charity.
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How long were Will Hurd’s parents married?
Will Hurd’s parents have been married for 53 years. They have had a truly fulfilling relationship during this time.
The two dated for nearly two years before marrying in 1971. They were an interracial couple at a time when it was barely legal. Soon after their marriage, they moved to San Antonio, Texas, where being an interracial couple was far from fashionable and people were not welcoming of change or new perspectives. When it came time to buy a home for their family of five, Will said his mother would go house hunting while his father was away on business. At each house, real estate agents would give Will’s mother encouraging signs, but when she returned with her black husband, the real estate agent would lie and tell them the house had been sold.
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How many children do Will Hurd’s parents have?
Will Hurd grew up with two older siblings, an older brother, Chuck, and an older sister, Elizabeth, also known as Liz. He loved both of them dearly.
Chuck, whose full name is Charles Hurd, is five years older than Will, and Liz is four years older than Will. About them, Will said, although they terrorized him when he was young, they also always supported him.
Charles, a Texas Tech University alumnus and San Antonio, Texas native, has been married to Ruth Anne Hurd for some time. He turns 51 in May 2023.
Speaking about Liz, Will said that she is the smartest, strongest, and funniest sister on the planet.
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Where do Will Hurd’s parents live?
Will Hurd’s parents have always lived in San Antonio, Texas.