Bennie A. Thurman

Bennie A. Thurman, 91, of Eubank, passed away Tuesday, March 7, 2023, at the Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital Jean Waddle Care Center.

He was born September 20, 1931, in Science Hill; son of the late Berlin C. & Della M. (Vaught) Thurman. He worked as a farmer, was a member of the Eubank Church of Christ, and was a United States Army Veteran, having served in the Korean War.

He is survived by his wife, Wilma J. (Roberts) Thurman; three daughters-in-law, Sheila Thurman of Somerset, Rhonda Thurman of Eubank, and Becky Thurman of Vaughtridge; two sisters, Grace Hougland of Indiana and Hazel Dick of Science Hill; eight grandchildren, Angie, Shane, Misty, Michael, Jared, Austin, Tyler, and Jackie; seventeen great-grandchildren, Samantha, Kaleb, Kamryn, Sarahbeth, Tessa, Hunter, Haydon, Logan, Lillie, Riley, Jasper, Lainey, Henley, Tucker, Kynlee, Morgan, and Roseland; and two great-great-grandchildren, Xander and Lawson.

He is preceded in death by his parents; three sons, Bennie D., Donald R., and Carl D. Thurman; two brothers, William Eugene "Bud" Thurman and Lester Thurman; and six sisters, Christine Roosa, Frances Hart, Jessie Poynter, Mary Poynter, Betty Smith, and Maxine White.

A funeral service will be held 1:00 PM Saturday, March 11, 2023, at the Chapel of Morris & Hislope Funeral Home with Bro. Charles Hoskins and Bro. Dale Robins officiating.

Burial will be in Science Hill Cemetery.

Visitation will be after 5:00 PM Friday, March 10, 2023, at Morris & Hislope Funeral Home.

Morris & Hislope Funeral Home is honored to assist the family with arrangements.

Condolences may be expressed to the family at: www.morrisandhislope.com