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Richard Thurman Obituary

THURMAN Richard John Thurman Sr. passed away on Sunday, January 9, 2011 at the age of 77, surrounded by his loving family. Loving husband, for 56 years, of Pansy Parker Thurman. Father of Richard Jr. (Cathy), Allen J. (Cindy), Susan Milligan (Dennis) and Scott. Grandfather of Theresa, Caitlyn, Kristopher, Celine and A.J. Great-grandfather of Tayana. Brother of Margaret Thurman LaGraize. Predeceased by his parents Odette Folse Thurman and Jacob Peter Thurman. He was a Navy Veteran of the Korean Conflict; a member of V.F.W. 6640; American Legion and Bonnabel Civic Association. He was a retired Foreign Car Specialist. He will be sadly missed by his large family, friends and neighbors. Relatives and friends are invited to attend the Funeral Mass at Greenwood Funeral Home Chapel, 5200 Canal Blvd., New Orleans, (Formerly All Faiths), on Thursday, January 13, 2011, at 11:00 AM. Interment will follow in Greenwood Cemetery. Visitation will be on Wednesday, January 12, 2011, from 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM and again on Thursday, from 10:00 AM until time of Mass. To view or sign the Family Guestbook, please visit www.greenwoodfuneralhome.net.

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Published by The Times-Picayune on Jan. 11, 2011.

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Joycelyn Drum

January 20, 2011

Dear Pansy,Richard and Allen

I am so sorry to hear about the death of Richard Sr. My thoughts are with you. Keep the faith and God will help you through this loss. Take care and God bless you all.
Joycelyn Drum

January 17, 2011

dear richard & scott:
i'm sorry to hear about the death of your father. i'm sorry that i wasn't able to attend the services. please extend my condolences to the rest of your family.
sincerely,
fred hardie

January 13, 2011

Pansy and Family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Sylvia and Sandra Labourdtte

January 13, 2011

Sue, Pansy and family,
We at Winters Title are so sorry for your loss, we know its been coming, but that doesn't make it any easier. I watched the video from the funeral home and cried, it was so beautiful, you guys did a wonderful job in honoring Richard. At the end of the video, when I saw the beautiful clouds in the sky, it was then I realized what a wonderful place he will be visiting. Remember always, the great times you had together, I could tell by the video, there were many. Love, Stella Charles

Kevin Foltz

January 12, 2011

Remember that you are in my thoughts and prayers. I have very fond memories of growing up across the street from you all.

David Cash

January 11, 2011

Scott & Kristopher,
Blossoms are scattered by the wind, but the blossoms of the heart...no wind can touch.
Remembering you in out thoughts and prayers.
O.David Cash
James E. Ethridge, Sr.

January 11, 2011

Pansy, my thoughts are with you and your family during this time. Jessica Brandt

Susan Vrbaskovich

January 11, 2011

Ms. Pansy, Sue and Family - I am so sorry to hear about the loss of Mr. Richard. Please know that you are all in my thoughts and prayers.

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