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Thurman W. Elliott

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Thurman W. Elliott, 93, was born on September 16, 1925 in Shirley, Arkansas to the late Clifton E. and Anna (Bonds) Elliott and passed from this life on March 3, 2019 in Clinton. Thurman was a member of the greatest generation, serving with honor in World War II. He was a charter member of Immanuel Baptist Church in Clinton, beginning in 1977, and served as a deacon and song leader for 30 years. Thurman was a retired truck driver, having driven for 54 years, was Captain of the Van Buren County Mounted Patrol and was a member of the Gold Wing Motorcycle Association. He is preceded in death by his parents, one sister; Lois Cook Kiehne, two brothers; Edward Elliott and John D. Elliott, two daughters; Carolyn J. Sims and infant Joy Elaine Elliott and one grandson, Jason Bradley Boone. Left to cherish his memory are his beloved wife of 72 years, Violet (Kirkendoll) Elliott, children; Connie Tardy and husband Ed, Cathy Boone and husband Danny, Tommy Elliott and wife Donna, son-in-law, Sammy Sims, eight grandchildren, 17 great-grandchildren, two great-great-grandchildren, one sister, Reva Myrick other relatives and many friends. Visitation will be from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. on Wednesday, March 6, 2019, at the Immanuel Baptist Church in Clinton, Arkansas. Funeral Services will follow at 2 p.m. at the church with Brother Mack Litaker and Brother Sammy Brown officiating. Pallbearers are Zachery Seals, William Lindsay, Bobby Powell, Zane Seals, Todd Treece and Bill Powell. Honorary Pallbearers are Chad Elliott and Travis Sims. Interment will follow at Pee Dee Cemetery. For online guestbook, www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/clinton.

Published March 6, 2019

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