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William Thurman Obituary

RACINE - William T. Thurman, 68, was called Home by his Loving Savior on Friday, December 28, 2012. He was born in Mayfield, KY on August 15, 1944, the son of the late Togo and Georgia Mae (nee: Jones) Thurman. Mr. Thurman was a graduate of Washington Park High School. He had been employed by S. C. Johnson for over 31 years, retiring in 1998. He was a member of J.M.B.A., and the S.C. Johnson 20 Year Club. Mr. Thurman enjoyed all sports and was an avid Green Bay Packer fan, bowler, and photographer. Surviving are his daughters, Shayla Carey, of Racine, and Kay (Sherman) Pierce, of Colby, WI; 7 grandchildren, Tiara, Tanesha, Tamiya, Jamari, Shanelle, Shamaria, and Kantrell; brothers, Richard (Johnnie) Thurman, of Enterprise, MS, and Alfonzo (Brazilian) Thurman, of Milwaukee; and his former wife and mother of his children, Kathy Thurman, of Racine. Also surviving are the children of his longtime companion, Faye Collier: Morris Woods, Ricky Collier Jr., Cassandra Woods, and Tavares Woods . In addition to his parents, William was preceded in death by his brothers, Samuel and Alonzo Thurman, and his sisters, Geneva Triplett and Joyce Moss. His Homegoing Service will be held in the funeral home on Saturday, January 5th, at 11:00 a.m. with Rev. Willie Scott officiating. Visitation will be in the funeral home on Saturday, from 10:00 a.m. until the time of the service. Burial will be in Graceland Cemetery on Monday, January 7th at 10:00 a.m... The family would like to thank the staffs of Wheaton Franciscan All Saints Hospital and the Wheaton Franciscan Hospice. DRAEGER-LANGENDORF FUNERAL HOME AND HOSPICE 4600 County Line Rd. 552-9000

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Published by Racine Journal Times from Jan. 2 to Jan. 3, 2013.

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Kay Pierce (Thurman)

January 10, 2021

Daddy, even after 8 years...my heart is still in shock that you're gone. Thank you for having me and always being a HUGE part of my life. I thought this would be getting easier by now, but it's not. You and Mom (Sweets) are deeply missed and forever missed. I love you. I know you're in Heaven still shoutin..."Go Pack Go!" I gotcha Dad, I'm still shouting with you! R.I.P Daddy. Your baby girl - Kay

Keyanna Gardner

January 31, 2013

REST IN HEAVEN UNCLE WILLIAM

Ren Cunningham

January 3, 2013

Sending love and blessings from the Cunningham and Owens Family.

Alvis Moore

January 3, 2013

May God bless you in your after life and also bless your family members for having one fantastic person (William Thurman). We ran track together at Park.

Annette Woods

January 2, 2013

William, my sister Faye your (Sweet) Companion-Spouse has called you home to be with her. You were and always will be family to me and my family. I love you and will miss you! I will never forget our conversation when I first moved to Atlanta, thank you!

Love,
Annette

Wanda Minued

January 2, 2013

To Tiara and Tanesha, I am sorry to hear about the loss of your grandfather. You have my deepest sympathy. I am praying for you and your family.

Will & Lelar Beadles (Jr)

January 2, 2013

To the Thurman family, So sorry for your loss. William and I go back at least forty years, my family was also born in Mayfield. We had some really good times together, both at work and outside of work. He will be missed, He was loved by all.

joe gonzales

January 2, 2013

i knew billy from h.s. and scj had him over my house, billy always had a smille RIP JOE

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