Jim E. Thurman, age 78, of Hagerstown, passed away Monday, September 21, 2015 at his residence. He was born February 15, 1937 in Albany, Kentucky to the late James and Beulah (Gibson) Thurman.
He retired from Delco Remy in 1991 following 36 years of service.
Survivors include his wife of 60 years, Judy Thurman of Hagerstown; children, Jay A. (Marla) Thurman of Kokomo, Joni (Bruce) Lee of New Castle and Joel (Julie) Thurman of Noblesville; grandchildren, Rodney (Ashley), Jeffrey, Kegan, Jacob (Allison), Zachary (Amber), Bailey, Casey (Michael), Kirstie (P.J.), Jordan, Josie, Jackson and Jared; ten great grandchildren; a daughter-in-law, Vickie Thurman; three sisters and two brothers.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a son, Jeffery E. Thurman in 2010.
Services will be at 11:00 a.m. Thursday, September 24, 2015 at Hinsey-Brown Funeral Service in New Castle. Burial will follow in South Mound Cemetery-West Lawn Addition. Friends may call from 4-8 p.m. Wednesday, September 23, 2015 at the funeral home. Condolences and memories of Jim may be expressed at
www.hinsey-brown.com