Benton Joseph "Benny" Thurmond

Long Lane, MO

Benton Joseph Thurmond, 59 years, passed to heaven on September 7, 2010 from an auto accident in Buffalo, MO.

Benny was born September 2, 1951 in Victoria, TX to Orville and Erma (Black) Thurmond.

Benny was a resident of Long Lane for the past four years moving from Ava, MO. He was a professional tree climber and had worked for White River Electric Co. and other company contractors. On July 23, 1993 Benny and Beverly Heatherly were united in marriage in Pittsfield, IL. Benny had served as an MP with the U.S. Marines during the Vietnam War. Benny was a Christian and had attended church. He enjoyed horseback riding, deer hunting, country living, gardening and being with his family.

Benny was preceded by his parents.


Benny is survived by his wife, Beverly S. Thurmond, Long Lane, MO, one son, Nick Joseph Thurmond, Long Lane, MO, four step children, Rodney Jones and Chris Jones both of Davenport, IA, Terry Jones, Springfield, MO and Stacey Jones, Chillicothe, MO, 12 grandchildren, four great grandchildren, two brothers, Nicky Joe Black, Deer Park, TX and Blaze Mastachio, TX, mother-in-law, Esther Heath, Long Lane, MO, many nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends.


Graveside services for Benny will be Saturday, September 11, 2010 at 2:00 p.m. in the Sweden Cemetery, Ava, MO. Visitation will be Saturday, September 11, 2010 from 1:00 p.m. to service time in the Sweden Church.
Services are being conducted by Clinkingbeard Funeral Home, Ava, MO.