Thurman Lee Wilson

Thurman Lee Wilson obituary, Belle Center, OH

Thurman Lee Wilson

Thurman Wilson Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Schindewolf-Stout-Crates Funeral Home - Kenton on Feb. 18, 2026.
Thurman Lee Wilson, 86, of Belle Center passed away, peacefully, surrounded by his family, Monday, February 16, at Vancrest of Ada. He is now home with his Lord. He was born March 8, 1939, in Wyandot County to John L. And Leota (Geahlen) Wilson. On March 31, 1973, he married Brenda K. Resch and she survives.

Thurman is survived by his wife, Brenda, daughters, Linda (Terry) Penny, and Beverly (Mike) Freshcorn, five grandchildren, and seven great-grandchildren, one great-great-grandchild, brothers, John (Brenda) Wilson, and Daniel Ray Wilson, sisters, Noreta Forsythe, and Barbara Frater, and sister-in-law, Pat Wilson. He was preceded in death by son, Jeffrey Wilson, brother Wayne Wilson, brother-in-laws, Monford Forsythe, and Robert Frater,

Thurman was a painter at Engineer Wire Products and painted many cabooses for International Car until they closed. He had many bee hives that he maintained. Thurman was active in the Church of Christ of Belle Center, serving as a church officer and Deacon for many years. He proudly served his country for eight years in the Army National Guard.

Visitation for Thurman will be Friday, February 20, from 10 until 12. Funeral Service will start at noon, with Pastor DeanWasson, officiating. Burial will follow in Grove Cemetery. All services will be at Shindewolf-Stout-Crates Funeral Home, 200 East Columbus St., Kenton, OH 43326

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Alzheimer's Association, or St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.

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