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Mortimer Jefferson (Jef) Thurman Sr.

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Mortimer Jefferson (Jef) Thurman Sr.

Mortimer Jefferson (Jef) Thurman Sr. Obituary

A graveside service for Mortimer Jefferson (Jef) Thurman Sr. age 70 of Jackson's Gap, AL will be held at 11:00 am Saturday, October 11, 2008 in Tallapoosa County Memory Gardens with Chaplin James M. Thurman officiating. Mr. Thurman was born on November 15, 1937 and passed away at his residence on October 8, 2008. The visitation will be held from 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm Friday, October 10, 2008 at the chapel of Alabama Funeral Homes in Dadeville, AL.
Mr. Thurman served as Dadeville High School Band Director for 8 years, a Juvenile Officer for Tallapoosa County, and a Warden for 29 years for the Alabama Dept. of Corrections. He also served as Choir Director for the First United Methodist Church of Dadeville. Jef was well loved, well respected, and well known. He loved laughter and life. Thanks to all of our friends for sharing his life.
He is survived by his wife Joyce Templeton Thurman of 45 years; one son Mortimer J. Thurman Jr. and wife Dee; two daughters Marti Thurman, Sandi McCool and husband Alan; one brother James M. Thurman and wife Edith; two grandsons M.J. Thurman III and J.T. Thurman; one granddaughter Melyssa Thurman; and several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents Marion and Alma Thurman. In lieu of flowers family request donations can be made to Southeast Medical Center Foundation Champions of Hope P.O. Box 6987 Dothan, AL 36302 or The First United Methodist Church 140 W Lafayette St, Dadeville, AL 36853. Alabama Funeral Homes & Cremation Centers of Dadeville, AL are in charge of the arrangements.

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Published by The Opelika-Auburn News on Oct. 10, 2008.

Memories and Condolences
for Mortimer Jefferson (Jef) Thurman Sr.

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Lyle Johnson

October 10, 2008

Dear Joyce and family,

I am still having trouble processing the fact that Jef is gone. I've had the wonderful opportunity to get to know Jef, working together with him in the Auburn Knights Alumni Association over the past few years. I always looked forward to seeing him and catching up on the latest additions to the archives. He will be greatly missed by all of us.

Sincerely,

Lyle Johnson

Janet (Washburn) Fuller

October 10, 2008

To the Thurman family,
I will always cherish my memories of being a member of the Dadeville Tiger band with Mr. Thurman as my director. May the Lord be with all of you now and always.

Alita (Baker) Edeker

October 10, 2008

Marti,

You are in our thoughts and prayers during the trying time. God Bless!

Michael Miakinkoff

October 10, 2008

I grieve with your family. we are losing way too many great hs band directors in Alabama lately. I know you will soon be reading from his students in this guest book. I know their feelings. I lost my hs band director 2 1/2 weeks ago. Please know that God is in control.

Michael Miakinkoff
Auburn HS Band 1970-1972

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