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Carl Thurmer Obituary
Phil graduated from Bishop Byrne High School then graduated from Memphis State University with a Bachelor's Degree in Education. His teaching and coaching career started with Catholic High School, Munford High School, then Bartlett High School finishing and retiring from Houston High School.
Mr. Thurmer was preceded in death by his parents Lonus & Aileen Thurmer, and his son Christopher Shane Thurmer.
Phil is survived by his wife of 49 years, Kathy Thurmer; son Scott Thurmer and Justin Thurmer; two grandsons; and his brother Michael Thurmer.
Family and friends will gather on Monday, December 29, beginning at one o'clock in the afternoon until funeral services begin at two o'clock all in the Arlington Suite of Memphis Funeral Home and Memorial Gardens, 3700 N. Germantown Parkway, Bartlett, Tennessee 38133.
The family asks any financial donations in Phil's honor be sent to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.
Online condolences and directions may be found through www.memphisfuneralhome.net.
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Kathy Foster
December 31, 2025
I knew Phillip in high school. He was so much fun to be around, and I'll never forget that huge laugh of his! I know he will be so missed by his family and friends. My condolences
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Mac Harrison
December 30, 2025
We had us a time
Great friend colleague and neighbor.Bartlett High. Bartlett football
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