Curtis Leonard Thurman, 71, passed away on September 15, 2013 at Midland Memorial Hospital in Midland, Texas. He was born on June 24, 1942 in Wilcox County, Alabama to Andrew and Marie Clark Thurman.Curtis grew up in Odessa, Texas. He graduated from Blackshear High School in 1961. June 5, 1962 he joined the army and on May 31, 1968 was honorably discharged.Curtis began working at Pioneer Natural Gas Company in 1969 and retired in 2001 from Energas.Curtis married Vivian Louise Anders on March 6, 1965 in Midland, Texas. They were happily married 48 years! Curtis was a member of Greater Ideal Baptist Church.Curtis was preceded in death by his parents, his brother Andrew Thurman, sisters Emma Jean Reese and Ima Jean Simpson.Curtis is survived by his beloved wife Vivian; his sons Greg Jackson (Jerri) of Dallas, TX; Tyrone Thurman (Jami) of Frisco, TX; Kirk Thurman (Kash'unta) Odessa, TX. His brothers: Willie (Virginia) Thurman, Leon (Betty) Thurman, Maurice Thurman and his sister Mozel (John) Jones. His grandchildren: Xavier, Tynisha, Tiaria, Tyler, Ashleigh, Bryce and Khrisztian and host of nieces and nephews and other relatives.At the request of the family, there will be no formal viewing. However, visitation will be available on Thursday and Friday, September 19th and 20th at the funeral home. The home going celebration will be Saturday, September 21, 2013 at 11:00 a.m. at Greater Ideal Baptist Church, 411 S. Tyler. Interment will follow to Resthaven Memorial Park.,
