Lt. Gen. William-Thurman-Obituary

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Lt. Gen. William E. Thurman

Pinehurst, North Carolina

May 17, 1931 – Dec 26, 2024

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BORN
May 17, 1931
DIED
December 26, 2024
LOCATION
Pinehurst, North Carolina

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Boles Funeral Home - Pinehurst Obituary

Lieutenant General William Thurman, a celebrated military leader, 1952 Olympian, and pioneer in aviation development, passed away at his home in Pinehurst, North Carolina on December 26, at the age of 93.Born in Hodgenville, Kentucky - birthplace of Abraham Lincoln - General Thurman exhibited a...

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Mrs. Thurman, Serving under the General as Director of Test was the most exciting and challenging time of my career. May your heart soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived. My deepest sympathies and prayers for you and your family. Mike Baran

Our family is sorry to hear an out the passing of your father. We swam with Rhett at WPAFB on the Flying Fish. Many great memories together with our families. Peace and hugs to your familles!! What an American Hero you Dad was!! Marie, Mike and Teresa Corbisiero

Rhett, may you and all your father´s friends and love take solace in his life and legacy. Losing a parent at any stage of life is terribly difficult and I wish for you the ability to balance your grief with your memories and pride of this extraordinary man. May you find peace fully and thoroughly.

Rhett, and to all family, Alan and I send our condolences. May your memories of such a valiant man comfort you all your days. Marilyn and Alan Borst