Richard Allen Thurman

Richard Allen Thurman obituary, Indianapolis, IN

Richard Allen Thurman

Richard Thurman Obituary

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Richard Allen Thurman, age 56, the youngest of two children, was born on December 3, 1963 in Indianapolis, IN. He was the son of Lois & Joseph Thurman. He passed into the Kingdom of the Lord on August 28, 2020.
Richard (Ricky) attended School 43 Elementary, Westlane Middle School and Broad Ripple High School. While living in Indianapolis, Ricky worked construction and various jobs.
Ricky relocated to Minneapolis MN with Jenny Stevens to start a new life. To this union, Richard Allen Thurman Jr. was born on May 23, 1994.
Ricky and a couple of his friends opened a successful upscale men's shoes & clothing store. He later worked at HCMC Hospital where he met the love of his life, Natalie Nordang, her children, Tyler, Joceyln and grandchildren. He lived in Minneapolis for 26 years.
Ricky returned to Indianapolis temporarily to be with his family, who he missed and loved so much. Ricky was planning to return to Minneapolis in September, however God took him to his permanent home.
Ricky was a happy-go-lucky guy who was full of life and laughter. All the kids nicknamed him "The Magic Man" whenever he came to town, as he enjoyed performing magic. He loved the outdoors, especially fishing, boating and grilling.
His father proceeded him in death. He is survived by his loving mother, Lois; son, Rick Jr; brothers, Joseph Thurman III, Donnell Thurman and Kenneth Thurman; sister, Angelic Thurman; 8 grandchildren; a host of nieces and nephews; great nieces and nephews; a great-great niece; aunts; an uncle; and many cousins and friends. He is also survived by his devoted significant other of 10 ½ years, Natalie Nordang and best friend, German Shepard, K-9.

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