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 5 ^th , 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 7 ^th at 10:00 a.m…

The family would like to thank the staffs of Wheaton Franciscan

All Saints Hospital and the Wheaton Franciscan Hospice.