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Lawrence Thurmond

Obituary
Lawrence Thurmond, 72, a longtime resident of Cleveland, TN went to his Heavenly Home on Monday morning, March 16th, 2015. He was born in Cleveland, GA on December 25th, 1942 a son of the late James & Dorothea Thurmond. He has made Cleveland, TN his home for the last forty plus years. Lawrence was of the Christian faith. He was a long distance truck driver for many years and was retired from the local Teamsters 515. Lawrence also owned his own excavation company for many years. He was an avid NASCAR fan, but will mostly be remembered as a loving husband, father and grandfather.

In addition to his parents, he is also preceded in death by one sister, Lillian Shelnut.

Lawrence leaves behind to cherish his memory his loving wife, Geneva Goines Thurmond, two sons and daughters-in-law, Todd & Joan Thurmond and Ricky & Janet Roberts, seven grandchildren, Hannah & Taylor Thurmond and Matthew, Kayla, Alexis, Megan & Rachael Roberts, four siblings Leon Thurmond (Connie) of Oklahoma City, OK, Ellen Forrestor (Gilbert), Dan Thurmond (Babo) and Joel Thurmond all of Cleveland, GA, numerous other extended family members and a host of special friends.

The family will receive friends on Tuesday night, March 17th, 2015 at the Clingan Ridge Baptist Church located at 2412 Georgetown Road NW in Cleveland, TN from 6:00 PM until 8:00 PM and also one hour prior to the service on Wednesday.

A celebration of his life is planned for Wednesday, March 18th, 2015 at 1:00 PM at the Clingan Ridge Baptist Church with the Reverend Richard Watson, the Reverend Keith Watson and the Reverend Kenny Isbill officiating. Music will be provided by Jackie Parris, Josh Cornelius, Angie Hicks & Hannah Thurmond.

Interment will follow in the Tasso United Methodist Church Cemetery with Taylor Thurmond, Steve Thurmond, D. J. Thurmond, David Forrestor, Mark Jarrard, Johnny Goines & Horace Webb serving as pallbearers. Honorary pallbearers will be Carson Allison, Mel Callaway & Walter Smith.

You are encouraged to share a memory and/or your personal condolences with his family by visiting his memorial web page and guestbook at www.companionfunerals.com.

Companion Funeral Home and the Cody family are honored to assist the Thurmond family with his arrangements.


Visitation Details
6:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Tuesday, March 17th, 2015
Clingan Ridge Baptist Church
2412 Georgetown Road NW
Cleveland, TN 37311

Interment
Wednesday, March 18th, 2015

Celebration of Life Service Details
1:00 PM
Wednesday, March 18th, 2015
Clingan Ridge Baptist Church
2412 Georgetown Road NW
Clevleand, TN 37311

Tasso United Methodist Cemetery
following the service

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