Gene Thurman went peacefully home to be with the Lord on Thursday morning early February 24, 2022 after a lengthy illness.
Gene was born in Pecan Gap, Texas on September 17, 1939. His parents were Raymond and Ollie Mae Thurman of the Dial community, south-east of Honey Grove, Texas. He later attended school in Honey Grove where he was a graduate of the class of 1959. While there he participated in sports and was selected most athletic and most handsome. He was always a gentleman and a man of integrity.
Gene was married to his high school sweetheart Helen Pierce on June 24, 1960. He served in the Army at Fort Polk, Louisiana from 1961to 1962. In high school and his early years of being married, Gene worked at Collins Piggly Wiggly Grocery Store in Honey Grove. Then he was employed by General Cable Corp. for 40 years, having retired in 2002.
His first priority in life was very clear, his devotion to his Lord Jesus Christ. He was a deacon and member of the First Baptist Church Savoy, having been ordained at the age of 29 years. Gene loved his church family and he had many friends that he cared for deeply. He was always especially happy to be with his three daughters and five grandchildren. There are eight great-grands and one more soon to be here in June.
He is survived by his wife, Helen Thurman; his daughters, Connie Hughes of Whitewright, Angela Barron and husband Ronnie of Gunter, Kelly Davis and husband Mitch of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma; grandchildren, Daniel and Tara Barron of Red Wood City, California, Chris Hughes and wife Hailey of Mount Vernon, Emily Morrow and husband Austin of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, Holly Brown and husband Duston of Whitewright and Preston Davis of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma; great-grands, Emory and Ellie Brown, Charley and Callan Hughes, and baby brother “on the way”, Vivian and identical twins Alice and Lila Morrow, and Everett Barron, along with several nieces and nephews; brothers, George Thurman and Charles Thurman.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Raymond and Ollie Mae; son in law, Eddy Hughes; sisters, Dorothy Houston, Juanita Wall, Pauline Pecena, Jo Wheless, and Annell Ball, and Sue Wishard; brothers, Royce Thurman, Robert Thurman, Bill Thurman, Mack Thurman, and Johnny Thurman; and several nieces and nephews.
Services will be held Sunday, February 27, 2022 at the First Baptist Church Savoy at 2:00 PM with the visitation one hour prior. Memorials may be made FBC, Savoy or the Alzheimer’s Association.
Appropriate Covid precautions will be observed at the service. FBC Deacons will be pallbearers and Rev. James Seigler, Rev. Bill Sessom and Rev. Chris Merritt will be speakers. Interment will follow at Sunnyside Cemetery in Savoy.
I am so sorry for your loss. Gene was a wonderful man, and served his church and community with great dignity. May God comfort each of you with his peace.
A very good man for sure
Helen and family
So sorry for your loss You will be in my prayers. Bless you all at this difficult time.
Connie & Family
We are sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Praying for the family and May God give you peace and comfort. Love, Zahira Smith and family
Helen,we are so sorry to hear this. Our sympathy and prayers are with you.
God Bless,
Bud and Sandy Childers
Prayers for the family in this difficult time.
My thoughts and prayers are with you.
I mowed lawns for him as a young kid in Savoy. He was always kind.
Mr. Gene is in so many of my childhood memories. I am so blessed to have known him and your family through church, going to the beauty shop with mom growing up, and staying with Happy when I was little. I am so sorry to hear of his passing, but I have no doubt that we will see him in heaven someday soon. I love you all and I am praying for each of you! Thank you for sharing him with me. He always treated me like one of his own. Sending love and prayers!
So sorry to hear about Gene. He was a former Warrior as I was. All way enjoyed visiting with Gene and family. Condolences to his family.
Thanks so much.
So sorry to hear this news. Just found out today, March 6th. Love and prayers to all.
Sandra Harris Schneider