He was a retired construction worker, United States Army Veteran and a Baptist. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by his wife, Mildred Carr Thurman; an infant son, Shane Thurman; and six brothers, Adrian Thurman, Dobbie Thurman, Laron ''Wink'' Thurman, Marshall Thurman, Keith Thurman and Jimmy Carr Thurman.
He is survived by two daughters, Trenia Martin and husband Kevin of Lacey and Karla Maxwell of North Little Rock; two step-children, Michael Kellum of Memphis, TN and Katherine ''Kat'' Lyon of Monticello; six grandchildren, Malorie Gossman and husband Mack of Monticello, Drake Martin of Hamburg, Brandon Lyon, Dr. Rachel Harrison, Rebecca Shaw and Ryan Kellum; two great grandchildren, Ellorie ''Elie'' Gossman of Monticello who was the ''light of his life'' and Koen Martin of Hamburg; two twin sisters, Maye Carter of Crossett and Faye Wilhite of Lacey; one brother, Lamar Thurman and wife Gloria of Crossett; a host of nieces and nephews; along with a special cousin, Kerry Jean Hackney.
Graveside services will be held at 3:00 p.m. Monday, April 24, 2023, at Lacey Cemetery with Rev. Devin Burns officiating. There will be a visitation one hour preceding the graveside service from 2:00-3:00 p.m. at the cemetery. Serving as pallbearers are Mack Gossman, Bobby Ray Thurman, Danny Ray Thurman, Todd Thurman, Robert Estelle and Justin Thurman. You can sign Mr. Thurman's guestbook page at www.stephensondearman.com.
Condolences(7)
Sarah Alice Spencer
Monticello, AR Thursday, April 27, 2023 Sincerest condolences and prayers for this family.John and Paige (Hill) Stell
Monticello, AR Monday, April 24, 2023 Trenia - you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers during the days ahead. Your daddy was a precious man. I know he will be missed greatly.Love,
John, Paige, and Family
Beth & Doug Langdon, Mignon Causey & Carol Sawyer
Warren, AR Monday, April 24, 2023 Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. May God provide comfort and peace during this time!Julie Trucks
Warren, AR Monday, April 24, 2023 Trenia and family - My thoughts and prayers are with you all. May God bring you some comfort and peace.Teressa Kelly
Monticello, AR Sunday, April 23, 2023 Mr. Charles will be very much missed. Praying for you and your family.Amber Haycox
Monticello, AR Sunday, April 23, 2023 Charles was a very loved man and will be greatly missed by all of us here at Belle View. He already is!Kelci
Hamburg, AR Sunday, April 23, 2023 Praying for all of y’all!