Hugh James Thurmond, 92 of Lizella, Georgia passed away Saturday, April 20, 2024. A graveside service will be held Wednesday, April 24, 2024 at 11:00 a.m. in Macon Memorial Park Cemetery. Reverend Chris Minton will officiate. The family will greet friends after the service at the graveside.
Born in Jasper County, Georgia, he was the son of the late William Edward Thurmond and Annie Kate Bartlett Thurmond. He was preceded in death by his siblings, Virginia Miller, Edna Hembree, Mary Ann Thurmond, and William Thurmond; Son in law, Buddy Raby.
He was a member of the Pine Forest Baptist Church, where he attended Sunday School and served as deacon and on the Personnel Committee. He volunteered at the church food bank and the Macon Baptist Association Food Bank as well.
Mr. Thurmond was retired 36 years from Georgia Kraft and was a US Navy veteran serving during the Korean War. In his spare time loved to do woodworking, gardening and spending time with his family.
He is survived by his wife of 70 years, Lillian Cawthon Thurmond, children, Mike Thurmond(Sue), LeeAnn Raby, and Tim Thurmond(Pam) Six grandchildren, Clint, Kurt, Adam, Liz, Sarah, and Marcus and Six great grandchildren. Sister, JoAnn Harper.
Friends may sign the online register at www.snowsmacon.com.
Snows at Macon Memorial Park Funeral Home and Cremation Services has charge of arrangements.