James Paul Thurmond

James Paul Thurmond, age 40 passed away Thursday, June 18, 2015 in Sapulpa, Oklahoma.
(James) Paul was born in Tulia, Texas on April 30, 1975 to James and Pamela Joy (Denny) Thurmond. He graduated from White Deer High School in 1993. He received his Bachelors of Science Degree in Micro Biology from Texas Tech and his Masters Degree in Laboratory Technology from Arizona State. Paul worked for St. Johns Medical Center as a Medical Technologist. When (James) Paul was in high school he played tennis and ran track for his school. In his spare time he enjoyed playing with remote control racing cars, fishing, hiking and playing his guitar. He had a big heart and everyone he met - loved him. He enjoyed life.
(James) Paul is survived by his parents, James and Pamela Thurmond, his two sisters, Jenny Knocke and her husband, Nick of Jenks, Angela Jackson and her husband, Brian of Omaha, Nebraska along with several nieces, nephews, other family members and friends.
Memorial services are 11:00 a.m. Friday, June 26, 2015 at First Baptist Church-Jenks, 11701 S. Elm Street, Jenks, Oklahoma. Reverend Rick Frie will officiate.
In lieu of flowers the family request donations to Wounded Warriors or St. Jude's Research Hospital.
Arrangements were entrusted to Schaudt’s Glenpool Funeral Service & Cremation Care. Family and friends may view the obituary and send condolences to the family online at www.schaudtfuneralservice.com