Thurman Merchant, Jr.

Thurman Merchant, Jr., 80, resident of Cottonwood, passed away on Monday, February 12, 2007 in Flagstaff. He was born July 6, 1926 in Hatfield, Arkansas to Thurman Merchant, Sr. and Martha Geneva Merchant. Thurman was a U.S. Navy WWII Veteran. Professionally, he was a lumberjack and woods manager of Happy Jack division of Southwest Forest Industry and Stone Container Industry. He loved building houses, raising cattle and alfalfa and spending time with his family. He was a loving husband, father, papa, and great-grandpa, who will be greatly missed. Thurman leaves behind his wife of 53 years, Charlotte Ann of Cottonwood; his son, Michael J. (Colette) Merchant; his daughters, Tari (Leonard) Buchanan, Jill (Fred) Barnes, all of Cottonwood; 5 grandchildren; 1 great-grandchild. Services will be private. Memorial Donations can be sent to the American Cancer Society, 2724 East Lakin, Suite 9, Flagstaff, Arizona 86001. An online guestbook is available at www.westcottfuneralhome.com