Monte Rolland Thurman, 50, of Chandler, Oklahoma passed away unexpectedly on June 8, 2021 at the St. Anthony's Hospital in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. He was born on December 23rd, 1970 to Rolland Chris and Norma Jean (Powers) Thurman in Carnegie, Oklahoma. Monte grew up and attended school in Carnegie and graduated from Carnegie High School in 1989. After high school Monte attended the Oklahoma University in Norman, Oklahoma and received his Bachelor's Degree. Monte worked in Architecture. He met Lori Riley and they married on June 23, 1990 in Mountain View, Oklahoma. To this union were born seven children: Tanner, Jase, Makenzi, Braeden, Noah, Kenzlee, and Kylee. Monte loved his family and will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved him, especially Lori and his children.
Survivors include his wife Lori Thurman of the home
Children: Tanner Thurman & wife Genesis of Mesa, NM
Jase Thurman of Norman, OK
Braeden Thurman of Norman, OK
Noah Thurman of Norman, OK
Kenzlee Thurman of Norman, OK
Kylee Thurman of Norman, OK
Grandchildren: Nova Thurman and Oliver Thurman
Parents: Rolland Chris and Norma Jean Thurman, Carnegie, OK
Brother: Dustin Thurman & wife Melodee of Mountain View, OK
Parents-in-law: Jim Riley & wife Darlene of Lone Wolf, OK
Grandfather: R.H. Thurman of Carnegie, OK
Numerous nieces, nephews, and other family members
Preceded in death by his Daughter: Makenzi Thurman, Grandfather: Jean Powers, Grandmothers: Beulah Powers, Wynema Thurman, and Dorothy Thurman, Great Grandmother: Pearl Thurman, Sister-in-law: Terri Thurman
Funeral: 10:00 a.m., Saturday, June 12, 2021
First Baptist Church
Mountain View, Oklahoma
Interment: Oakdale Cemetery
Mountain View, Oklahoma
Under the direction of Ray and Martha's Funeral Home, Carnegie, OK