Thurman Abernethy, 88, of Hollis, Oklahoma, died Friday, Dec. 25 following an extended illness. Funeral services were held Monday, Dec. 28 at the First Baptist Church with Rev. James Densman, pastor, conducting the services. Burial was at the Fairmount Cemetery at Hollis.
Mr. Abernethy was born at Hollis April 8, 1904 to Ben and Lou Bolton Abernethy. After finishing school at Hollis, the family moved to Canadian, Texas where he farmed and ranched. Here Mr. Abernethy met and married Olama Rushing Dec. 23, 1928. They had three children.
The Abernethys returned to Hollis where they bought an irrigated farm in the Bethel Community and built a home. Mr. Abernethy retired from the farm in 1980, but held an active interest in its operation. He was a deacon and active member of the First Baptist Church.
He was preceded in death by his parents, a sister, Vergie and a brother, Rev. James.
Survivors include his wife, Olama; his daughters, Helen Christine and Joyce; one son, Joe; brothers, Talbot Abernethy and Alford [sic: Arvord] Abernethy; 10 grandchildren and 18 great grandchildren.
Mr. Abernethy was born at Hollis April 8, 1904 to Ben and Lou Bolton Abernethy. After finishing school at Hollis, the family moved to Canadian, Texas where he farmed and ranched. Here Mr. Abernethy met and married Olama Rushing Dec. 23, 1928. They had three children.
The Abernethys returned to Hollis where they bought an irrigated farm in the Bethel Community and built a home. Mr. Abernethy retired from the farm in 1980, but held an active interest in its operation. He was a deacon and active member of the First Baptist Church.
He was preceded in death by his parents, a sister, Vergie and a brother, Rev. James.
Survivors include his wife, Olama; his daughters, Helen Christine and Joyce; one son, Joe; brothers, Talbot Abernethy and Alford [sic: Arvord] Abernethy; 10 grandchildren and 18 great grandchildren.
Thurman Abernethy, 88, of Hollis, Oklahoma, died Friday, Dec. 25 following an extended illness. Funeral services were held Monday, Dec. 28 at the First Baptist Church with Rev. James Densman, pastor, conducting the services. Burial was at the Fairmount Cemetery at Hollis.
Mr. Abernethy was born at Hollis April 8, 1904 to Ben and Lou Bolton Abernethy. After finishing school at Hollis, the family moved to Canadian, Texas where he farmed and ranched. Here Mr. Abernethy met and married Olama Rushing Dec. 23, 1928. They had three children.
The Abernethys returned to Hollis where they bought an irrigated farm in the Bethel Community and built a home. Mr. Abernethy retired from the farm in 1980, but held an active interest in its operation. He was a deacon and active member of the First Baptist Church.
He was preceded in death by his parents, a sister, Vergie and a brother, Rev. James.
Survivors include his wife, Olama; his daughters, Helen Christine and Joyce; one son, Joe; brothers, Talbot Abernethy and Alford [sic: Arvord] Abernethy; 10 grandchildren and 18 great grandchildren.
Mr. Abernethy was born at Hollis April 8, 1904 to Ben and Lou Bolton Abernethy. After finishing school at Hollis, the family moved to Canadian, Texas where he farmed and ranched. Here Mr. Abernethy met and married Olama Rushing Dec. 23, 1928. They had three children.
The Abernethys returned to Hollis where they bought an irrigated farm in the Bethel Community and built a home. Mr. Abernethy retired from the farm in 1980, but held an active interest in its operation. He was a deacon and active member of the First Baptist Church.
He was preceded in death by his parents, a sister, Vergie and a brother, Rev. James.
Survivors include his wife, Olama; his daughters, Helen Christine and Joyce; one son, Joe; brothers, Talbot Abernethy and Alford [sic: Arvord] Abernethy; 10 grandchildren and 18 great grandchildren.
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