Darrell K Thurman

Mr. Darrell K. Thurman, of Burkesville, Kentucky, passed away Monday, April 6, 2020, at his residence in Burkesville, Kentucky having attained the age of 80 years, 11 months, and 16 days. He was born in Clinton County, Kentucky on Friday, April 21, 1939 the son of Elmer Floyd and Willie Vestel (Carter) Thurman. He attended Rose of Sharon United Methodist Church, was a 1958 graduate of Cumberland County High School, a 1962 graduate of Western Kentucky University with an A.B., attained his Masters Degree from Western in 1966, and his Rank 1 teaching degree from Western in 1975.He was a Hospital Administrator for 2 years, and was a farmer. He was a member of the Kentucky Retired Teachers Association, and the local Chamber of Commerce. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by a Brother-in-Law, Billy Wayne Cummings, nephew, Joel Wayne Cummings. He is survived by his siblings, Virginia Cummings of Burkesville, Kentucky, Valion "Slick" (and Marsha) Thurman of Goshen, Kentucky, Donna Thurman of Burkesville, Kentucky, nieces, Lynn Rowell, Lee Ann Garrett, Marti Thurman, great-nieces and nephews, Mary Beth Onusko, Sara Rowell, Emily Cummings, Adam Garrett, Elizabeth Garrett, Tyler Thurman, Emily Thurman, special friends, Bonnie Riley, Jerry, Sherry and Kaitlyn Dunnigan. As ordered by the Governor of Kentucky, and in accordance with the CDC guidelines, all services were private, due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Officiating was Bro. Gary Cash, special music by Jeremy Wright. Burial was in the Rose of Sharon Cemetery in Cumberland County, Kentucky. Casket bearers were Jeremy Wright, Ronnie Jennings, David Mann, Jr. Vincent, Randall Vincent, Darrell Moons. After the pandemic is over and its safe to congregate, the family will announce a memorial service at Rose of Sharon United Methodist Church. Norris-New Funeral Home was honored to be in charge of all the arrangements. We encourage you to send the family a condolence via this website. CLICK ON THE BUTTON SEND CONDOLENCES.

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