Thurman Elliott

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Thurman W. Elliott Sr. was born on February 27, 1941 in Ater, Pennsylvania. He accepted Christ as his personal Savior. Thurman was an honorable member and Head Deacon at Greater New Hope Deliverance Center, under the leadership of Dr. Bishop J.S. Kerby Sr. in Columbus, Ohio over 14 years. He was an active mentor in the church until his health began to fail him. Deacon Thurman Elliott was one of the original members of the church organizing committee in 2008.

Thurman retired as a security officer for the State of Ohio, which he loved. He enjoyed solving cross word puzzles, cooking, doing word searches, coloring pictures on his smart cell phone, fishing, reading his Bible, singing on the Praise Team, and listening to gospel music. Thurman was an active member of the Baptist Alliance and the Laymans. Most of all Thurman loved spending quality time talking on the phone with his sister Ida, and family. Thurman was extremely close with his grandchildren and great grandchildren, and many close friends of many years.

On Wednesday September 22, 2021, at the age of 80 years old, Thurman W. Elliott Sr. made his transition while at Mt. Carmel St. Ann’s Hospital ICU Unit in Westerville, Ohio. He was preceded in death by his loving wife of 46 years, Nellie M. Elliott; daughter, Billie N. Winland-Love; and brother, Elmer Richards.

Thurman leaves to cherish his memory, sisters, Ann Tynes, and Ida Carmichael of Columbus, Ohio; brothers, David Richards and Lloyd Richards of Columbus, Ohio; grandchildren, Keishawn (Hybeba) Winland, Charles Winland, Shanika (LeForce) Harris, Larenzo Winland, and DeAngelo Winland all of Columbus, Ohio; and a host of great grandchildren, nieces, nephews, cousins, and special friends, Bishop J.S. Kerby Sr. and First Lady Minister Sherry.

Visitation 10:00am and Funeral 11:00am Friday, October 8, 2021 at MARLAN J. GARY FUNERAL HOME, THE CHAPEL OF PEACE NORTH, 2500 Cleveland Ave.

Interment at Evergreen Burial Park.

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  1. Remembering the family in this time of sorrow. May God comfort you through his Word the Bible and the gift of prayer. Truly sorry for your loss.

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