Marcus Vernon Thurmond Jr.

Marcus Vernon Thurmond Jr.

Marcus Thurmond Obituary

Published by Laurel Oaks Funeral Home & Memorial Park on Oct. 12, 2008.
Born October 3, 1925 to Marcus Vernon Sr. & Rubinan Thurmond in Dallas, TX and passed away October 12, 2008 in Dallas, TX. Marcus, a life long resident of Dallas, retired from Southwestern Bell after 37 years. He was preceded in death by his wife of 56 years, Marye Elizabeth Thurmond. He is survived by his children Cindi Brandenburg & husband Bruce and Cheryl Clifford; grandchildren: Curtis Claybaker & wife Christy, Misti Vara & husband Raul, Josh Brandenburg, Ryann Clifford, Elizabeth Matson & husband Nick and Shea Clifford; great-granddaughter, Nyah Claybaker; sisters: Doris McNellis and Barbara Goza & husband Sam and many nieces & nephews. Visitation is 3-9 p.m. Wednesday, October 15, 2008 at the funeral home. Funeral service will be 12:00 p.m. Thursday, October 16, 2008 at Laurel Oaks Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Eddy Brewer officiating. A graveside service will follow at 2:30 p.m. in Dallas/Ft. Worth National Cemetery.

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