Harvey Lee Thurmond Jr.

Mr. Harvey Lee Thurmond, Jr., age 87, of McDonough, GA passed away March 9, 2018. Mr. Thurmond was born in Danburg, GA the son of the late Ora Mae Saggus Thurmond and Harvey Lee Thurmond. He was also preceded in death by his wife of 37 years, Patricia Ann Thurmond.

Mr. Thurmond graduated from North Georgia Military College where he played baseball and basketball. He received a Masters in Education Administration at UGA. He was a teacher, coach and principal with the Henry County Education System for over 36 years. “Throughout his career, his greatest joy came from guiding young people to make good choices in life.” He enjoyed spending time with family and friends, sports, fishing, golfing, wood work and camping.

Survivors are his children, Mary Jo Brown (Alan) of Santa Rosa Beach, FL, Jimmy Thurmond (Susie) of McDonough and Lisa Thurmond of McDonough; stepsons, Dean Graham (Kristen) of Cartersville and Raymond Graham (Liza) of Locust Grove ; Grandchildren, Katie Cooperman (Spencer), Caroline Feldman (Clayton), Will Thurmond (Claire), Jake Thurmond, Bradley Graham (Amanda), Brittany Graham, Kalyn Tallant (Austin) and Kassidy Graham; great grandchildren, Abby, James, Carson and Bentlee.

The family will receive friends at the funeral on Tuesday, March 13, 2018 from 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM. Funeral service will be on Wednesday, March 14, 2018 at 11:00 Am in the chapel. Interment will follow at Eastlawn Memorial Gardens.

The family request that memorial donations be made to "Henry First" the tax deductible charitable entity of Henry County Parks and Recreation Department, for the Harvey Thurmond Fund:

Henry County Parks and Recreation Department,

99 Lake Dow Road,

McDonough, Georgia 30252