Steve Hurd, 53, of Kingsport, died Wednesday, January 23, 2013. Steve was a Kingsport native and was a 1977 graduate of Dobyns-Bennett High School. He served 4 years in the US Navy and was stationed out of Norfolk, VA. Steve was also a graduate of ETSU. He was a teacher at Dobyns-Bennett High School where he taught Local and Regional History.He is survived by his son, Andrew Wesley Hurd and Andrew's mother, Sharon Hurd; sister, Ruth Hurd Lawson; and niece, Laura Mounger.In honoring Steve's wishes, his body will be cremated and there will be no formal funeral services. He would want you to make a donation to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, Tribute Account - 32689972, P.O. Box 1000, Department 142, Memphis, TN 38148 to help an ongoing support system for his son, Andrew. That is what Steve wanted. For additional information and Credit Card donation please contact Saint Jude Memorials Department at 1-800-822-6344.