Mr Benard Thurman

January 19, 1947 - November 30, 2020

Mo Bernard "Do" Thurman and his twin sister Bernice were bom on January 19, 1947 to the late Mr. Eddie and Mrs. Kathleen Thurman. He transcended into eremal rest on Monday, November 30, 2020 at Merit Health Rankin. Love ones that preceded his transitioning are brothers, James Eddie Thunnan, Robert Thurman and Elnathan Thurman, Sr.; sisters, Sarah V. Dawson, Carol Owens, Bernice Knott (Bernard's twin sister), Vanella (Rev. Jeff, Anderson and Lannell Dixon. Bernard "Do" grew up in Brandon, MS and attended Carter High School in Rankin County. Bernard joined Greater New Friendship M.B. Church at an early age. He enjoyed being surrounded by family and friends & listening to the blues. He worked various jobs over the years. He was employed for several years by Mr. TJ. Hare of T.J. Hare Plumbing, He enjoyed life! Bernard loved his family and his family loved him! He has left all of us with some fond memories of family get togethers and holiday gatherings. Although he was not the youngest of his siblings he was spoiled by everyone. Bernard was a resident at Brandon Nursing and Rehabilitation Center where he was spoiled even more by staff and a very special daughter Armeka Greer Henderson, Social Worker at Brandon Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. Armeka was not only the social worker for the residents at Brandon Nursing and Rehabilitation Center but she lovingly cared for Mr. Bernard as if he were her own family member. The staff and other residents' family members would stop by his room just to speak to Bernard, they all loved him. Whenever you talked to Bernard about the old days & how he loved to dance he would often be heard saying "ooooh wece" inotherwords, what'cha talking about? He leaves to cherish his memories one brother, J.C. (Lucinda) Dawson of Raleigh, MS; one sister, Queen Ella Dorsey of Jackson, MS; other family members include sisters in law: Saundra Thurman and Willie Mae Thurman both of Brandon, MS; a special niece Chan Tay Smith and a host of very special loved ones, cousins, nieces, great-nieces, nephews and great-nephews.