Billy Ben Thurman was born on December 31, 1935 at St. Louis, the son of Earnest and Dorothy Thurman, and passed away October 20, 2020 at the age of 84 years.

Billy was preceded in death by his parents, and one (1) sister Terry Sikes.

Billy is survived by his wife Wanda (Holman) Thurman who he married on July 25, 1961 at Esther, Missouri, one (1) son Ben (Christine Bennett) Thurman, two (2) daughters Denise Thurman, Billie (Steve) Ellis, three (3) grandchildren Morgan (Ronnie) Adams, Jessie (Josh) Thiele, Dylan Thurman, and one (1) great-grandson Levi Adams.

Billy enjoyed farming and spending time with family.