Damone Lee Thurman

Damone Lee Thurman obituary

Damone Lee Thurman

Damone Thurman Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Trent-Dowell Funeral Home on Aug. 12, 2025.

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Damone Lee Thurman, age 78 of Cloverport, KY passed away August 12, 2025, at his residence. He was born in Breckinridge County on March 21, 1947, son of the late Clarence and Lucille Robinson Thurman. Damone retired from Century Aluminum after 40 years of service. He was a former member of the NSA Skeet League, where he spent time shooting skeet with his friends. He was an avid motorcyclist and enjoyed riding his Harley during his free time. Damone's family was very important to him, and he looked forward to visits with them.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife Sharon, great granddaughter Kinsey Wise, brother Larry Thurman and brothers-in-law Raymond Harper and Bill Nash.

Damone is survived by 2 children: Kevin Thurman (Joe Lynn) of Cloverport, KY and Theresa Elder (Greg) of Owensboro, KY.

4 grandchildren: Kyle Elder, Lauren Crockett (Derek), Lindsey Carr (Ben) and Tatum Thurman

5 great grandchildren: Damon, Gavin, Jax, Addison and Maylee

3 sisters: Shirley Harper, Sandra Corley (Rick) and Debbie Nash (Mike Gorman) of Cloverport, KY

Funeral services will be held at Trent-Dowell Funeral Home on Saturday, August 16, 2025, at 11 AM with burial in the Cloverport Cemetery. Visitation will be held on Friday, 4 – 7 PM and Saturday after 8 AM. All times are central.

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308 South Hardin Street P.O. Box 296, Hardinsburg, KY 40143

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