Donald Thurman
Donald Thurman, age 78, of Breckenridge, passed away Thursday, November 7, 2024. Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, November 16, at Morehart Mortuary Chapel. Interment will follow in the Breckenridge Cemetery under the direction of Morehart Mortuary. Visitation will be held prior to the service from 9 a.m. – 10 a.m. at Morehart Mortuary.
Donald Wayne Thurman was born October 12, 1946, in Mesa, Arizona, to Bacel Thurman and Lennie Marie Whittington Thurman. On May 18, 2002, he married Karon Mae Williams in Shackelford County. Donald worked as a driller and pusher for Smalley Drilling, UDI and Big Dog Drilling until his retirement. He enjoyed fishing, camping and woodworking.
He was preceded in death by his parents; five siblings, Ellis, Alvis, Linnley, Franky, and Loretta; and several aunts and uncles.
Donald is survived by his wife, Karon Thurman; three children, Bobby Thurman and wife Roberta, Steve Thurman, and Glenda Vidamo; four step-children, Glenda Stanley and husband John, Jeffery Ackers, William Griffin and wife Tammy, and Scott Griffin and wife Gena; 11 grandchildren; 26 great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Memorials may be made to the American Heart Association or the American Cancer Society and may be left at Morehart Mortuary. Condolences may be made online at www.morehartmortuary.net.
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