Lester Edward Thurman

Lester Edward Thurman, 94, died Friday, Sept. 16, 2016 in Mountain View. Born Jan. 5, 1922 in Monette, Ark., to Sidney Lee and Carrie M. Thurman. He was preceded in death by his parents; one brother Lance Thurman; three sisters, Bessie Aleghorn, Vera Starnes and Willie Thurman. He is survived by his wife of 60 years, Mary B. Thurman; children Leslie Thurman and Skipper (Melissa) Thurman; grandchildren Lance (Jordan Leigh) and Jordan Thurman; great-grandchildren Anna and Brynn Thurman. Lester was a graduate of Monette High School, and the University of Arkansas. He was a registered structural Engineer, and worked for the Little Rock District Corp of Engineers for 30 years. He was involved with the Arkansas River Navigation System. While at U of A he served as president of the Methodist Wesley Foundation. He was a member of Toastmasters International, VFW, Lions Club, and a member of Mountain View United Methodist Church. Les served in the Navy in WWII and the Korean War. Services will be Sunday, Sept. 18 at 2 p.m. at Boyd Funeral Home in Lonoke with burial in Carlisle Cemetery. www.boydfunerlhome.net.