(From Clark Funeral Home)Derry LaWayne Thurman was born in Fairview, Missouri, on May 8, 1952, to William B. Thurman and Jean Wilma (Wilson) Thurman. He passed away at his home in Neosho, Missouri, on November 10, 2026.
Derry spent his childhood in Fairview, where he often found joy in riding horses and donkeys on the family farm. He received his education through the Granby school district before relocating to Neosho in 1969. Derry devoted his career to being a machine operator at Crowder Industries Inc. in Neosho prior to his well-deserved retirement.
On December 21, 1975, Derry married Kathie Ann (Hadley) Thurman. For fifty years, they built a beautiful and loving life together.
As a young adult, Derry continued to enjoy horses and donkeys. He even kept several after moving to the Neosho area. Throughout his life, he continued finding and growing his interests. He took great pride in his John Wayne movie collection. Derry also loved taking spontaneous short road trips with his wife and nephew, where they would often travel to many parts of the four-state area.
Derry is survived by his wife, Kathie Ann Thurman; two nephews, Daniel Dennett and wife Delinda, and Timothy Dennett and wife Linda; four great-nieces, Joy Dennett, Emily Dennett, Kathryn Dennett, and Ruth Dennett; and one great-nephew, Christopher McClure.
He is preceded in death by his parents, as well as one sister, Glenda Mosby, and two brothers, Richard Thurman and Tim Thurman.
A visitation in honor of Derry LaWayne Thurman will be held on Thursday, November 19, 2026, from 5:00 PM to 6:30 PM at Clark Funeral Home in Neosho. A funeral service will be held Friday, November 20, 2026, at 10:00 AM at Clark Funeral Home. Roger Flint will officiate. Interment will be at Gibson Cemetery.
Services are under the professional care of Clark Funeral Home.
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