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Thurman Harp Obituary
Thurman Clayton Harp, 79, of Hillsboro, passed away Monday, Jan. 5, 2015 at the OSU Medical Center.
He was born in Algood, Tenn. on May 3, 1935, the son of the late Willie and Verna (Whitaker) Harp.
Besides his parents, he was preceded by three brothers, Paul, David and Raymond; two sisters, Ann and Fannie; and a granddog, Sadie Girl.
Thurman was a retired carpenter, a U.S. veteran, a member of Mt. Washington Church of Christ, and an avid fisherman.
He is survived by his "best girl" of 17 years, Joy M. Fryman of New Market; two sons, Kirk Harp of Kentucky and Vincent (Amanda) Fryman of Hillsboro; four daughters, K. Susie (Jake) Hall of Chillicothe, Joy "Kat" (Jerry) Huffman of Hillsboro, Tracy West of Indianapolis and Elizabeth Johnston of Miamisburg; one sister, Ruby Anderson of Toledo; three grandchildren, Christopher (Sarah) Webb, Megan Dennis and Ryan Huffman; two great-grandchildren, Abigail and Serena; and several nieces, nephews and a host of friends.
Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 8 at the Thompson Funeral Home. Burial will follow at the New Market Cemetery with military rites conducted by the Highland County Honor Guard.
Friends may call from noon until the time of the service Thursday at the funeral home.
Donations can be made to the Huntington VA Medical Center or to Support Our Troops of Highland County.
To sign the online guestbook, visit www.thompsonfuneralhomes.com.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
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Tony Bear
January 8, 2015
Joy , Suzie and family
Sorry to read of Thurman's passing.
Always enjoyed "dickering" with him on tools at the yard sales in New Market.
Still have the custom furniture he made for me.
January 8, 2015
Joy, I am sorry to hear of Thurman"s passing. You two were my favorite customers at Magees. Had a lot of laughs together over me sending you and Thurman coffee in Florida to tide you over until you returned to Hillsboro. Will always have good memories of Thurman.
Bill Musser
Gary Cross
January 7, 2015
Susie and Family, so sorry for your loss.
John & Ann (Pat) Branham
January 7, 2015
Joy, Susie and Family,
So very sorry to read of Thurman's passing. You all are in our thoughts and prayers.
January 7, 2015
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Thurman was a good friend, was a good employee
when we first started our business.
So glad I got to see him before Christmas.
Bob & Anne Bagshaw (Hillsboro, Oh)
Timothy Gillen
January 6, 2015
Proud he was my father in-law. He will be missed.
Donna Kelley
January 6, 2015
So sorry to hear of the loss of Thurman. I met him many years ago at Rocky Fork Lake while visiting with the Varners. I remember how much fun and life he had when we all would get together. It is a sad day for those of us who knew him and the family. My prayers are with you during this difficult time. Praying the Lord will give you strength and peace in the days and months ahead. My love to all of you. God Bless.
Barbie & Ben Varner
January 6, 2015
Our families were close for many years. It is hard to hear of your Dad's passing. I thank you for calling and letting us talk to him that meant a lot and we were so hoping all was going to be fine and he was going to come for that visit he wanted to make. Know our love and prayers are with you all. And come see us when you can...
Debbie Varner Miller
January 6, 2015
Kirk, Tracy, Susie...what can I say accept I love you as I have always. Your my second family and Dad was my second Dad. He is in safe hands now and hopefully fishing with my Ben.
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