THURMAN, CHARLES S. was born to May and O.O Thurman, May 13, 1927 in Muskogee, Oklahoma. He attended school in Oklahoma and Charles Honorably served his country in the CB's attached to the US Navy, from 1945 to 1948. In 1949 he moved to Albuquerque to attend the University of New Mexico. After retirement from the food industry, Charles enjoyed driving limousines on part time basis. As well, he was active at Hope E.U.V Church in recent years. Charles was preceded in death by his parents and by his brother, Richard, of Oklahoma City. He is survived by his loving wife of 63 years, Joan; daughters, Cathy and husband Jerry Standrich, Carla and husband Douglas Ivie; five grandchildren; four great granddaughters; several nieces and nephews, as well as other family members and friends who loved and will miss him. A Memorial Service will be held at Berean Baptist Church, 3800 Eubank NE. (505-299-4151), on Thursday, February 27, 2014 at 10:30 am. Pastors Don Wheatland and Mike Linville will officiate. In lieu of flowers, please make memorial contributions to the New Mexico Boys Ranch, "The Ranches", 6209 Hendrix Rd. NE, 2FL. Albuquerque, NM 87110-1334 or to the Alzheimer's Association, 9500 Montgomery Blvd NE #121, Albuquerque, NM 87111. Arrangements by Direct Funeral Services, 2919 4th St. NW. ABQ. 505-343-8008.
THURMAN, CHARLES S. was born to May and O.O Thurman, May 13, 1927 in Muskogee, Oklahoma. He attended school in Oklahoma and Charles Honorably served his country in the CB's attached to the US Navy, from 1945 to 1948. In 1949 he moved to Albuquerque to attend the University of New Mexico. After retirement from the food industry, Charles enjoyed driving limousines on part time basis. As well, he was active at Hope E.U.V Church in recent years. Charles was preceded in death by his parents and by his brother, Richard, of Oklahoma City. He is survived by his loving wife of 63 years, Joan; daughters, Cathy and husband Jerry Standrich, Carla and husband Douglas Ivie; five grandchildren; four great granddaughters; several nieces and nephews, as well as other family members and friends who loved and will miss him. A Memorial Service will be held at Berean Baptist Church, 3800 Eubank NE. (505-299-4151), on Thursday, February 27, 2014 at 10:30 am. Pastors Don Wheatland and Mike Linville will officiate. In lieu of flowers, please make memorial contributions to the New Mexico Boys Ranch, "The Ranches", 6209 Hendrix Rd. NE, 2FL. Albuquerque, NM 87110-1334 or to the Alzheimer's Association, 9500 Montgomery Blvd NE #121, Albuquerque, NM 87111. Arrangements by Direct Funeral Services, 2919 4th St. NW. ABQ. 505-343-8008.