Mr. Thurmond served honorably in the United States Army during the Vietnam War.
Mr. Thurmond is preceded in death by his parents Lawrence and Myrtle Thurmond and his son Joshua Coggins.
He is survived by his wife Charlene Thurmond; his children Ashley Dove, Myriah and Sean Platt; grandchildren, Cameron Dove, Jayden Dove, Riley Coggins, and Anniston Platt; and his mother in law Eula Magie.
A private celebration of life will be held at a later date.
In lieu of flowers the family requests memorial donations be made to the American Cancer Society in his honor.
Smith Funeral Home, Winder, is entrusted with the arrangements.
