Wallace W. Thurman, 96, formerly of Higginsville, died on November 8, 2022 in Lee’s Summit, MO.
He was born February 22, 1926, in Louisville, KY, to Glaucus and Charity (Cain) Thurman.
He served in the US Navy from February 1944-June 1946. He married Charlotte Krauss on June 13, 1953 in Cincinnati, OH. She preceded him in death on March 23, 2009.
Wallace was an ordained Presbyterian minister. He served churches in Ohio, Illinois and Missouri, including Willard, MO, Vandalia, MO, Slater, MO, Flat River, MO. He retired in 1991 and they moved to Higginsville. After Charlotte’s death he moved to Lee’s Summit.
Wally, as he like to be called, was a very friendly person. He enjoyed reading, especially to children; and his vegetable and flower gardens. He was a former Lions Club member.
In addition to his wife, he is preceded in death by a son, Paul; brothers, G.G. and Gage Thurman; sisters, Mary Francis Adcock and Vivian McIntosh
He is survived by:
Son: Mark Thurman of Justin, TX
Daughter: Lessie Calvert of Slater, MO
2 Grandchildren: Thomas and Charlotte Thurman
2 Step Great Grandchildren: Christopher and Michelle Calvert
Graveside services will be held on Monday, November 14th at 11:00 am at the Missouri Veterans Cemetery in Higginsville, officiated by Rev. Liz Lindsey
Memorials are suggested to Doctors without Borders or the Muscular Dystrophy Assn.
Condolences may be left for the family at www.kaiserwiegers.com