Marcus Hurd Jr., affectionately known as "Lil Man," was born on December 8, 1995, to Sharon State and Marcus Hurd, Sr. He peacefully answered the call of our Heavenly Father at his home on January 10, 2026.

At an early age, Marcus accepted Christ as his Lord and personal Savior and became a faithful member of St. John A.M.E. Church, where he served on the usher board.

He attended the public schools of Florence County School District Three and graduated from Lake City High School/Adult Ed in 2015. Throughout his life, Marcus worked various jobs, with his most recent employment being with EDK Catering.

Marcus was a gentle giant with a heart full of love. He loved children, adored his dogs, and was deeply family-oriented. He was always willing to help others and often stepped in without being asked when he saw a need. His kindness, humility, and giving spirit will forever be remembered.

Those left to cherish his loving memory include his loving mother, Sharon (Anthony) State of the home; his father, Marcus (Latasha) Hurd, Sr. of Lake City, South Carolina; one sister, Ashanti McFadden of the home; three brothers, Markese McCutcheon of Florence, South Carolina, and Don'Quavous Hurd and Mason Hurd both of Lake City, South Carolina; one niece, Kamiyah McCutcheon of Florence, South Carolina; his maternal grandmother, Carrie Kennedy-State of Lake City, South Carolina; paternal grandparents, Perculia and Willie Hurd, Sr. of Lake City, South Carolina; aunts Evelyn (Eddie) Barber of Columbia, South Carolina, La'Rhonda Hurd of Lake City, South Carolina, Harelda (Jeffery) Green of Latta, South Carolina, Zebrena Hurd of Florence, South Carolina, Wilder Hurd, and Amariah Hannah of Lake City, South Carolina; uncles Jerry State of Lake City, South Carolina, Tony (Melissa) State of Turbeville, South Carolina, Frederick (Thomasene) Hurd of Lake City, South Carolina, and Christen Hannah of  Orangeburg, South Carolina; his goddaughter, Autumn Hayes of Lake City, South Carolina; his god sister, Shakira Williams of Lake City, South Carolina; special brother, Brandon Hurd of Lake City, South Carolina; special uncle, Matthew Hurd of Augusta, Georgia; special great-aunt, Annie Mae Johnson of Lake City, South Carolina; along with a host of great-aunts, great-uncles, cousins, other relatives, and dear friends who will forever cherish his loving memory.