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THURMAN, Major Gilbert H., age 95, of Bellbrook, passed away Tuesday, April 16, 2024 at Ohio's Hospice of Dayton. Gilbert was a retired Major for the City of Dayton Police Department after 33 years of service and was chief of security at DESC for several years. He was a U.S. Navy Veteran serving in WWII & Korean War and a graduate of the University of Dayton. Gilbert was a member of The Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church, where he participated in a volunteer group called the Musketeers, also a member of American Legion #598 and the FOP. After retirement, he owned and trained harness racing horses.
Gilbert was preceded in death by his beloved wife of 64 years, Georgia (Stamas); sons-in-law, William M. Cochran and Judge John S. Pickrel.; sisters, Eula, Nita and Gwen; and brother, William. He is survived by his daughters, Nicki Cochran (Robert Caspar, Jr.), Athie Thurman; sister, Mary Jane Marcum; grandchildren; Angela Pytosh Davis (Todd Davis), Julie Pickrel Kleinhenz (Dr. Benjamin Kleinhenz), Lisa Pickrel Figueredo (Christian Figueredo), James T. Pickrel (Kara); great-grandchildren, John, Diane & Michael Kleinhenz, Alex & Georgia Figueredo, William & Hugo Pickrel, Emily Davis (Nick Jamerson), and Maven Jamerson; sisters-in-law, and many other relatives & friends.
Funeral service 11 AM Monday, April 22, 2024 at The Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church, 500 Belmonte Park North with Father Anthony Cook officiating. Interment Woodland Cemetery. The family will receive friends on Monday from 10 AM until service time at the church. If desired, memorial contributions may be made to The Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church in Gilbert's memory. Funeral arrangements entrusted to Marker & Heller Funeral Homes.
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Gary S Marcum Sr.
April 13, 2025
Peace be with you Uncle Gil on this Palm Sunday. A year has already passed since you was called home to be with the Lord. I know you are at peace and happy being with him. I look forward to seeing you and the rest of my family when the Lord calls me home.
Gary
April 13, 2025
You are dearly missed Uncle Gil
Gary S Marcum
April 22, 2024
Uncle Gil always had a smile on his face. I didn't get to see him too often since moving to Florida in 1998. The Lord has called him home where there is no more suffering. May the Lord be with everyone during this difficult time and comfort you.
Your Sister ........Mary
April 22, 2024
Will miss you very much brother
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Donna meintel
April 20, 2024
Nicki so sorry for the loss of your dad. My thoughts are with you and your family.may you find comfort knowing your dad and mom are together again. Georgia and Gil.rest in peace. Your friend, donna
Kelly Malcolm
April 19, 2024
I worked for the Major several years and found him to be among the very best. GOD bless his family. Kelly Malcolm Lt (Ret) DPD
Fred Bartenstein
April 19, 2024
I worked with Major Thurman in the mid `70s and admired his professionalism. Condolences to the family
Gary Lincks DPD 1967-98
April 19, 2024
A class act. A pleasure to work for. He stood above the majority of the administrators at the police department. I shall remember him fondly. Rest in peace.
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