Mr. Thurman Lee Twilley, age 78 of Centre, passed away on October 21, 2026 at Cherokee County Health and Rehab.

A funeral service will be held at 2 P.M. on Saturday, October 24, 2026 at the Cherokee Memorial Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Barry Rogers, Jr. officiating. Burial will follow in Providence Cemetery on Highway 411. His family will be receiving friends from noon until the hour of service at the funeral home. 

Survivors include his sons, Justin and Shane Twilley; siblings, Hurman (Brenda) Twilley, Bobby Wayne Twilley, Deborah (Gene) Littlefield; grandchildren, Jason, Heather, and Corey Twilley; a host of great grandchildren also survive. 

Pallbearers will be Stacy Littlefield, Trey Littlefield, Corey Twilley, Todd Twilley, Nathan Twilley, and Chase Jennings. 

Mr. Twilley was born in Cherokee County, alongside his twin brother, Hurman, to the late W.T. and Verlyn Twilley. Thurman loved music and wrestling. His favorite place to be was on his Harley Davidson motorcycle, admiring the beauty of being outdoors or on the lake. 

He is preceded in death by his parents, W.T. and Verlyn Twilley; brother, Billy Joe Twilley; sisters-in-law, Pat Twilley and Charmian Twilley.

The family will be accepting flowers, which can be purchased on our website, or any local florist of your choice.

Cherokee Memorial Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

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