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Thurman Kilcrease Obituary

Thurman Michael (Mike) Kilcrease, age 72, of Poyen, passed away Tuesday October 28, 2025 at his home.  He was born to the late Thurman and Sybil Marie (Buffington) Kilcrease in Pine Bluff, Arkansas. Along with his parents, he is also preceded in death by a sister Joyce Marie McDougald.
He was a member of Poyen Assembly of God church where he was a part of the Young at Heart Group.  He enjoyed being at home and woodworking in his shop.  He also was an avid hunter and fisherman.
He is survived by his loving wife of 28 years, Deborah (Debbie) Ann to whom he married on June 13, 1997, sons Mak Kilcrease of Jonesboro and Chad Hammond (Mechelle) of Poyen, daughter Devon Hammond of Malvern, brother Tommy Hart (Barbara) of Cabot, sister Wanda Pittman (Jerry) of Pine Bluff, his grandchildren Sara Hammond and Kinnin Dobbs, and a host of nieces and nephews
Visitation will be Friday October 31, 2025 from 9:00 AM to 10:00 AM at Poyen Assembly of God Church with funeral services to follow beginning at 10:00 AM with Brother Jason Keisler and Brother Keith Pennington officiating. Burial will be at Lono Cemetery
Pallbearers are Chris Hart, John Hart, Kinnin Dobbs, Jerry Fee, Lee Ward, Mike Lambert, Eric Harrison, and Brent Williams
Honorary Pallbearers are Mike Golden, Jerry Emberton, Poyen Assembly of God Men's Senior Sunday School Class, Rodney Farmer, and Tony Vaughn.
Special thanks to the office of Dr. Manjusha Kota and her staff Stephanie, Pamela, Jamie, Kathryn, and Angelia.
Memorials may be made to Poyen Assembly of God Church or St. Jude Children's Research Hospital
Arrangements are by Regency Funeral Home.  You may sign the guestbook at regencyfuneralhome.com.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Malvern Daily Record from Oct. 31 to Nov. 14, 2025.

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Oct

31

Visitation

9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.

Poyen Assembly of God

14055 Highway 270, Poyen, AR 72128

Oct

31

Funeral service

10:00 a.m.

Poyen Assembly of God

14055 Highway 270, Poyen, AR 72128

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Regency Funeral Home - Malvern

1839 Pine Bluff Street, Malvern, AR 72104

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