William T. Thurman, 68, was called Home by his Loving Savior on Friday, December 28, 2012. He was born in Mayfield, KY on August 15, 1944, the son of the late Togo and Georgia Mae (nee: Jones) Thurman.
Mr. Thurman was a graduate of Washington Park High School. He had been employed by S. C. Johnson for over 31 years, retiring in 1998. He was a member of J.M.B.A., and the S.C. Johnson 20 Year Club. Mr. Thurman enjoyed all sports and was an avid Green Bay Packer fan, bowler, and photographer.
Surviving are his daughters, Shayla Carey, of Racine, and Kay (Sherman) Pierce, of Colby, WI; 7 grandchildren, Tiara, Tanesha, Tamiya, Jamari, Shanelle, Shamaria, and Kantrell; brothers, Richard (Johnnie) Thurman, of Enterprise, MS, and Alfonzo (Brazilian) Thurman, of Milwaukee; and his former wife and mother of his children, Kathy Thurman, of Racine. Also surviving are the children of his longtime companion, Faye Collier: Morris Woods, Ricky Collier Jr., Cassandra Woods, and. In addition to his parents, William was preceded in death by his brothers,Samuel and Alonzo Thurman, and his sisters, Geneva Triplett and Joyce Moss.
His Homegoing Service will be held in the funeral home on Saturday, January 5th, at 11:00 a.m. with Rev. Willie Scott officiating. Visitation will be in the funeral home on Saturday, from 10:00 a.m. until the time of the service. Burial will be in Graceland Cemetery on Monday, January 7th at 10:00 a.m…
The family would like to thank the staffs of Wheaton Franciscan
All Saints Hospital and the Wheaton Franciscan Hospice.
michelle dearing says
with you in looking forward to the resurrection of your loved one, To Jehovah the sovereign lord belongs the ways out from death. psalms 68:20
Nichole Nelson says
Shayla Thurman says
I miss you so much dad 💔
There’s so much I needed to talk to you about and I miss hearing your raspy voice and your laughter. Your birthday is coming up and all I can wish for is that you were still here with me. Your grandchildren are all thriving in life and I know you’d be so proud of all 8 of them. You gained three new grandsons since your departure. I will love you always please hug and kiss grandma Thurman and Uncle Richard and Auntie Johnnie for me. Please tell Faye I am sorry for not crossing the bridge and that love now rests at the end of it and I’ve finally crossed over! Until we meet again dad 💔