Matthew Edward Thurmond
Matt Thurmond of Potosi, Missouri was born on Saturday, August 7, 1976 in Farmington, Missouri. Matt departed this life on Monday, June 12, 2006 having reached the age of twenty-nine years, ten months and five days.
Matt is survived by his father, Edward Joseph Thurmond of Potosi, Missouri; mother, Alberta “Birdie” San Miquel of Bay Town, Texas; daughter, Adriana Delraye Thurmond of Richwoods, Missouri; two sons, Gavin Matthew Thurmond of Richwoods, Missouri, Jeffrey Nathaniel Thurmond of Richwoods, Missouri; sister, Frances Boyer of Bay Town, Texas; brother, Benjamin Thurmond of Mineral Point, Missouri; maternal grandmother, Ruth Williams of Bay Town, Texas; paternal grandmother, Leona Thurmond of Potosi, Missouri; mother of his children, Joanna Butler of Richwoods, Missouri; also surviving are many aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends. Matt was preceded in death by maternal grandfather, James Williams and paternal grandfather, Harry Thurmond.
Matt was a 1995 graduate of Potosi High School. He loved to spend time with his family and friends, especially his three children, Gavin, Jeffrey and Adriana. Matt also enjoyed shooting pool, and having fun with his friends. Matt will be very deeply missed by all of his loved ones.
Visitation was held Thursday, June 15, 2006 from 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM and Friday, June 16, 2006 from 8:30 AM to 10:00 AM at the Moore Funeral Home, Potosi, Missouri.
A Funeral Service was held Friday, June 16, 2006 at 10:00 AM at the Moore Memorial Chapel with Father Ted Pieper officiating. Serving as pallbearers were Tommy Henson, Ben Thurmond, Mike Thurmond, Steve Nash, Mike Essmeyer and Dan Brown.
Burial took place in the St. Joachim Cemetery, Old Mines, Missouri.
Services were Entrusted to the Care and Direction of the Moore Funeral Homes, 105 Clark Street, Potosi, Missouri.
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