Thurmon Lee Jones, 67, was taken into the arms of Jesus on July 3rd, 2007, while his wife Kathy, and granddaughter Jenna, held his hands. Born April 16, 1940, in Iuka, MS, he was the son of Minnie Leoma and Henry Edgar Jones. Thurmon worked at AMC/Chrysler for 33 years, retiring due to his health. He also was a driver for ADE Auction. Thurmon served in the U.S. Army, and was stationed in Germany and received an honorable discharge. On December 15, 1973, he married Kathleen Thomas. Thurmon enjoyed riding his motorcycle, playing Solitaire, reading the Bible, watching wrestling on T.V. and spending time with his four grandchildren. He was Papa of Mama's Family Cafe and enjoyed visiting with the customers. He was a member of UAW Local 72 and the NRA. He is survived by his loving family; wife, Kathleen; daughter, Karen; son, Danny and daughter-in-law Michelle; grandchildren, Jesse, Jasmine, Jenna and Joyclyn; brother, Odell (Mert) of Beach Park, IL; sisters, Edna Ezell (Norm) Brewer of Washington, Ruby Godsey of Alabama, Opal (James) Zeigler of Mississippi, and Maybell Morgan of Mississippi; and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; a sister, Elsie; brothers, Albert, Edward, William and Eldridge; and nephews, Jimmy and Michael. Funeral services will be held on Monday, July 9th, at the Proko Funeral Home at 1:00 pm. Interment to follow at Green Ridge Cemetery. Visitation will be held on Monday morning at the funeral home from 11:00 am until the time of the service.Proko Funeral Home & Crematory5111-60th StreetKenosha, WI 53144Phone: (262) 654-3533Visit Thurmon's Online Memorial Book at:www.prokofuneralhome.com
Condolences
Daniel and Linda Jones- Stillwater Oklahoma
I am truly sorry that I have not seen you or Uncle Thurmon since Dad's funeral. I will forever have that regret. I do know that when someone is so very ill and God chooses to take them, we can rest assure that He knows best. I am so glad to know that Thurman is now in the arms of Jesus and with my Dad, grandparents, uncles and his sister. Love Daniel and Linda
Carolyn Pipkins
Kathy,Sorry I can't be with you in your time of sorrow. Thurman is at rest now in the hands of the Lord (what better place to be?)My prayer for you and your family is that you will find some comfort in the knowledge that Thurman was ready to go.All my love to you.Carolyn
Ruby and Mary
Dear Kathy,We all loved Thurman very much. We were so sad when we found out he had passed and we had been praying for him to get better. But we all have the hope of seeing him again some day.Love you very much. May God be with you.Ruby and Mary
Jane Velasquez
Kathy,It is a great great loss that we have had with Thurman passing.We will feel this void in our hearts for years to come. We as humans are selfish and want to hold on to him forever, but the Lord knew it was time for him to come home and He was ready. He will be greatly missed by all that new him. In time the pain will ease, but the memmories will hold forever.We can't make the funeral for health reasons as you know, but we are with you in spirit. Standing beside you, holding your hand.With much love,Jane
Joey Morgan
I'm sorry we couldn't make it. Just too much going on.We love y'all. Remember that, please.Give everyone hugs for me.Joey, Marcella, Tom, & Wes.
Patty Donile {Jones}
Aunt Kathy& FamilyI am so sorry to hear that Uncle Thurmon passed away,He is now in the arms of JESUS, walking on the streets of GOLD with DAD{William}. Love and prayers from my family Love Patty
JIMMIE ALELEN JONES
i AM SO SORRY THAT THURMAN PASSED AWAY. I HAVE MANY FOND MEMORIES OF HIM OVER THE YEARS. I HAVE BEEN PRAYING FOR THE LORD TO BRING YOU AND YOUR FAMILY PEACE AND COMFORT. AT LEAST WE ARE ALL ASSURED THAT HE IS IN A MUCH BETTER PLACE NOW AND FREE FROM PAIN AND DISCOMFORT. WITH LOVE, ALELEN
SISSIE AND ROGER HOGATE
DEAR KATHY, I AM SORRY THAT THURM IS NO LONGER WITH US. I KNOW HOW MUCH HE WAS SUFFERING. THOUGH WE DIDN'T GET TO SEE HIM MUCH, WE STILL THOUGHT OF HIM AND YOU OFTEN. IT WAS GOOD TO HEAR THAT HE HAD MADE EVERYTHING RIGHT WITH THE LORD BEFORE HE WENT TO MEET HIM. I JUST WATCHED A MINISTER A COUPLE OF DAYS AGO TELL OF HIS EXPERIENCE OF DYING. HE HAD BEEN PRONOUNCED DEAD AND GOD SENT HIM BACK. HE TOLD OF HOW BEAUTIFUL HEAVEN WAS! THE MINISTER SAID THAT EACH BLADE OF GRASS HAD THREE DIFFERENT JEWELS ON IT AND THAT THE RIVER OF LIFE LOOKED LIKE LIQUID DIAMONDS!!! HE IS WITH DADDY AND THE REST OF HIS FAMILY THAT HE MISSED VERY MUCH. I BELIEVE THAT THURM IS AT PEACE AND NOW WE NEED TO PREPARE TO JOIN HIM SOMEDAY!!!! YOU ARE IN OUR PRAYERS AND WE DO WISH THAT WE WERE ABLE TO BE WITH YOU.
Brenda (Jones) Lancaster
Dear Kathy,Karen,Danny,Michell & Grandchildren I am so sorry. One thing to keep in mind, he's not suffering or struggling to breathe anymore. He is at peace. I'm sorry I can not be there with ya'll at this time but do know ya'll are in my heart, thoughts and prayers. Love, Brenda
Darlene (Jones) Landry
Kathy, Karen, Danny, and Michell, I am so sorry we have to go through giving up the ones we love so very much . Uncle Thurman was always like an older brother to us - the human part of us want to hang on forever. The bible tells us that to be out of the body is to be present with the Lord and we would never want to bring them back here. All we can do now is wait for the day we are united with them. I am not going to be able to make the funeral - I've had some problems myself that I need to stay home and handle - but I will keep you in my prayers and you can keep me in yours. Love, Darlene
Dave and Carol Howard
Although his pain is over, your's shall be there for a while but rest assured the same angel that watched over Him shall be there to protect and guide you. With heartfelt sorrow we feel your loss. He shall abound with the angels to watch over you. Sadly missed but never forgotten