Michael Ray Thurman, 60, died September 17, 2014 in Wichita, Kansas. He was born February 10, 1954 in Fredonia, Ks.. Mike was an electrical technician for Coleman. Preceding him in death were his grandparents, Charlie and Elva Durham; brother, Rick Cole; and twin granddaughters, Celeste and Brianna Tovar. He is survived by his parents, Jim and Lola Thurman of Wichita, Ks.; a daughter, Linda (Jesus Tovar)Thurman; a son, David (Bonnie) Thurman of Maize, Ks.; grandchildren, Hayden and Kelsey Thurman, Rheanna, Cameron, and Jade Tovar; a sister, Gail (Allen) Tobor of Augusta, Ks.; other family and friends. A Memorial Service is pending. Memorials may be made to Pleasant Valley United Methodist Church, 1600 W. 27th St. N. Wichita, KS 67204. Old Mission Mortuary in charge of arrangements.