Rufus “Glenn” Thurman, 75 born in Copperhill, TN passed away August 12, 2021 at Piedmont Henry. He attended East Fannin High School and joined the US Marines right out of high school. He did his training in Parris Island, SC in July with all the sand gnats. His senior trip was to a country named Vietnam. After four years, Sergeant Rufus Glenn Thurman left El Toro California’s Marine Base to drive home to Mineral Bluff, Ga. On his release from the Marines he went to work for Delta Airlines. He worked in the hanger on rotating shifts and in numerous shops for 34 years.
In 1968 he met and married the love of his life Susanne Green, they were introduced by Linda and Jackie Panter, Sue’s sister and Glenn’s school buddy. This match made seemed to be made in Heaven.
In 1980 they became parents to four beautiful girls, and since have been blessed with eleven grandchildren and five great grandchildren. Trevor Snow preceded Glenn to Glory when he was only 18 months old. Glenn was a kind and gentle man who loved his family and would help anybody in need. He took it upon himself to help teach his grandchildren the way of the world with his words of wisdom, quick wit, off the wall thoughts and sayings.
For over 40 years the Thurman's attended New Hope United Methodist in Locust Grove while worshipping Jesus our Lord and Savior and served on numerous committees.
He was survived by his wife Susanne Thurman, four daughters: Stacey & John (Snow), Dena & Lonnie (Yaeger), Debbie & Roy (Lewis) and Shirley & Billy (Pappas); ten grandchildren and their families, Andrew Yaeger, Doug Thurman, Taylor Yaeger, Brandon Snow, Ryan King, Megan Thurman, Alyssa Thurman, Nicholas King, Lauren Snow and Patrick Yaeger; five great grandchildren, Shaelyn, Emerson, Gavin, Calie and Arya; sister, Mildred Bucy; sister-in-law, Linda & Jackie Panter & family.
Funeral services will be held Sunday, August 15, 2021 - 3:00 PM in the Haisten Funeral Home Chapel. Interment will follow in New Hope Cemetery. Friends may visit the family one hour prior to the service.
In lieu of flowers the family request donations are made to the United States Marine Corps Toys For Tots Foundation.
