(2015-05-18 12:25pm) Cathy Kirksey wrote:
My heart broke into a million pieces when I learned of Eric's death. My deepest sympathy goes out to LaShonda, Gayla, Tiffany, E.T Jr., his mom, other siblings, and family. Eric will be deeply missed. He has the biggest smile that would light up a room! My prayers are that God will wrap His arms around each of you during this difficult time. I love you all!

(2015-05-18 12:40pm) TIFFINEY D MCCLEARY wrote:
PRAYING YOU FEEL THE PRESENCE GOD, LOVE THE MCCLEARYS.

(2015-05-18 8:25pm) Annette Willis wrote:
My deepest sympathy.

(2015-05-18 10:08pm) LaShawn Newton wrote:
When Kayin told me the news my heart sank! We just hugged on one another a few weeks prior. Ms Gayla & kids, God Bless you indeed! ...Mr ET thank you for sharing yourself with us with a smile on ur face. Rest well sir...

(2015-05-18 11:03pm) Eugene Osborn And Family wrote:
You are in my prayers.

(2015-05-19 6:32am) Janis Parker wrote:
Gayla & Family So sorry about Eric. My heartache for you all. He will be greatly missed by all that meet him. Love ya

(2015-05-19 9:57am) Aggie Nowlin wrote:
God knows your heartache and shares your grief.

(2015-05-19 9:58am) Tamara Williams wrote:
My deepest sympathy. May God's grace guide and protect you. God bless you and your family. You are in my prayers.

(2015-05-19 10:00am) Lynzee Smith wrote:
So, so sorry to hear about your families loss. I'll be praying for you and your kids and the rest of the family. May God watch over you and lay his hands on your heart.

(2015-05-19 10:14am) VERNA SCOTT wrote:
GAYLA AND FAMILY, I AM SO SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS. I CAN'T EVEN PUT INTO WORDS HOW I HURT FOR YOU ALL. LIFTING EVERYONE UP TO GOD IN MY PRAYERS FOR ONLY HE CAN COMFORT YOU.

(2015-05-19 10:27am) Dave Francis wrote:
God bless your entire family, in this tough time, His love can help. You're in my prayers!

(2015-05-19 10:50am) Jannie L Jefferies wrote:
God knows your heartache and shares your grief.

(2015-05-19 12:37pm) Maria wrote:
My deepest sympathy. I am so sad for the family, I remember many, many wonderful times w/Eric, peace be w/you all!!

(2015-05-19 12:55pm) Mary Reier wrote:
Gayla, 11 years ago I was forced to walk the path you're walking today. Please know this: God will guide & comfort you, grant you wisdom, and give you more strength than you knew was possible. Having said that, please know that I share in your tears and am praying for you and your family. And rest assured you will see your husband again some day.

(2015-05-19 1:58pm) Geneva Johnson wrote:
You are in my prayers.

(2015-05-19 3:34pm) Laurita Kirksey wrote:
To LaShonda, Gayla and family, may God comfort you not only today but all the days ahead. You all are in my prayers.

(2015-05-19 3:43pm) PatriciaHaywood wrote:
My heart aches for your family. Eric was truly a blessing to everyone he met. I will always remember his beautiful smile. Love you cousin!! Rest in Peace.

(2015-05-19 3:46pm) KERRY AND CARLA HILL wrote:
My deepest sympathy. R.I.P. ET

(2015-05-19 5:03pm) Malcolm Jr & Monica wrote:
I can't believe "Poochie" is really gone. My heart goes out to Sis Thurmond & LaShonda & the rest of his family. You all will be in our prayers, 'cause you'll need it. Love You All....

(2015-05-19 6:27pm) Don & Olevia Massey wrote:
So deeply sorry for your loss. May God comfort you doing this most difficult time.

(2015-05-19 7:40pm) Mrs. Brenda Horton wrote:
To LaShonda and Family:God bless you and your family richly.

(2015-05-19 10:11pm) Charles & Wilma McCarrell wrote:
Gayla, Tiffany, and E.J., you are in our prayers. Know that God will be your light in these dark hours. May you feel his loving presence.

(2015-05-20 6:05am) Jesslyn Robinson Hodges wrote:
Poochie you are already missed. My mind goes back to the days of us growing up in church at Sixth and Jordan GOCIC. Those were the days. Sunday School, vacation bible school, jr. Church. We received the true teaching of serving God and knowing his love. Sis. Thurmond and LaShonda, you are in our prayers. Take your rest Poochie.

(2015-05-20 7:20am) A. Spriggs-Kirksey wrote:
Sending my love to LaShonda, Gayla and the entire Thurmond family. I will continue to uplift you in prayer during this most difficult time.

(2015-05-20 7:26am) Yolanda Williams wrote:
God bless you and your family richly.

(2015-05-20 7:31am) A. Spriggs-Kirksey wrote:
Sending my love to LaShonda, Gayla and the entire Thurmond family. I will continue to uplift you in prayer during this most difficult time.

(2015-05-20 7:42am) Janell Kirk wrote:
The promises God made are all true.

(2015-05-20 7:44am) Janell Kirk wrote:
May God comfort you today.

(2015-05-20 8:04am) Shiela McCormick wrote:
Gayla, I pray our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ will comfort and strengthen you, Tiffany and ET Jr as well as your family during this very difficult time. Eric will always be remembered for his wonderful smile and his kindness. Know that you are loved and will forever be in our prayers.

(2015-05-20 8:13am) Darrin Fitz wrote:
I like to give my deepest sympathy to the family sorry for your loss I like to give you something comforting from God's Word the bible it's a promise that God said he was going to do for all mankind soon here at Isaiah 26:19 and Revelation 21:1-4. May this bring comfort to you and your family you are in our prayers.

(2015-05-20 8:45am) Beverly Hofeld wrote:
Gayla, May the God of Peace, give you peace at all times and in every way; the LORD be with you all. Such a sweet, god-loving man. Eric was always willing to go the extra mile to help. He will be missed. Lewis and I are praying for you and your family.

(2015-05-20 9:42am) Shelly (Winters) Bridgewater wrote:
You are in my prayers.

(2015-05-20 10:24am) Lyn Smith wrote:
Dearest Lashonda and Family, I am so deeply sorry for the loss of your dear brother, husband, and father. May God give you the strength and courage needed to get through this difficult time. My heart aches for you, and I will be praying for you all.

(2015-05-20 10:26am) Gaiil Richardson wrote:
God knows your heartache and shares your grief.

(2015-05-20 10:43am) Michael Jones wrote:
May God comfort you today.

(2015-05-20 11:06am) Burnell Stevens And Family wrote:
In your moments of deepest sadness, God is right there beside you.

(2015-05-20 11:31am) Capitol Bible Study wrote:
We wanted you to know we prayed your you and your family today, during the Capitol Bible Study. We wanted you to know you were in our thoughts and prayers

(2015-05-20 11:43am) Ginger Hulsey wrote:
My deepest sympathy to the family. May you find peace in your memories.

(2015-05-20 11:59am) Larry & Sharron Lutke wrote:
God knows your heartache and shares your grief.

(2015-05-20 12:01pm) Brittney Cook wrote:
Gayla, my heart goes out to you and your family. I am so very sorry for your loss.

(2015-05-20 12:13pm) Sandy Johnson wrote:
Gayla, You and your family are in my prayers.

(2015-05-20 1:02pm) Gwendolyn Williams wrote:
Gayla, my deepest sympathy to your entire family. Praying God will give you and your family strength during this difficult time. Chef Eric will truly be missed!

(2015-05-20 1:55pm) Andrea Miller wrote:
My deepest sympathy.

(2015-05-20 2:11pm) Cynthia Tucker wrote:
My deepest sympathy. R.I.P Classmate.

(2015-05-20 2:39pm) Pilar Beasley-McCary wrote:
My deepest sympathy.

(2015-05-20 2:43pm) Jeanne Hardimon (Buycks) wrote:
I was a classmate at John Marshall and Eric was always smiling and glad to see everyone any day of the week. I am so sorry for your loss. Praying for the family.

(2015-05-20 3:46pm) Angie Gipson wrote:
Doris, I am so sorry for the loss of your son. I can imagine what you're going through, but God will take care of you now and in the future because I know you believe and love Him. Praying for your strength during this time.

(2015-05-20 3:52pm) Joyce L. Kirksey wrote:
Doris & LaShonda You are in my prayers.

(2015-05-20 5:24pm) Bob And Marsha Williams wrote:
Gayla, We are so sorry to hear of Eric's passing. We were so blessed to have know Eric and have very fond memories of times spent with you all. May Gods Blessings be with you and the Children. All our Love, Bob and Marsha

(2015-05-20 5:26pm) Gladys,Lavonda And Trina Thurmond wrote:
Eric you are missed already: our shared experiences from childhood to adulthood will be forever cherished and we are ever so grateful to GOD for allowing us to be apart of your journey. Even though you were our cousin there were time in both of our lives that you seemed more of a brother to us. We know that Nana, Uncle James and Aunt Wanda as well as Lonell are awaiting you on the other side, loving you always. To Aunt Doris, LaShonda and Chris you are forever in our prayers and to Gayla, Tiffany and EJ we are here for you and if there is anything that we can do please do not hesitate to call our continual prayers and love are with you all.

(2015-05-21 1:05am) Carolyn Quick Jackson wrote:
Lashonda, I am truly sorry for this enormous loss to your family. When I heard the name I was hoping I had mis-heard it. Many prayers are going up for you and your family. God Bless you my sister. In love and friendship, Carolyn Jackson (HFS & HPI)

(2015-05-21 4:50am) Berley & Anita Richardson wrote:
Our friend and brother. Our deepest sympathy and prayers to the family.

(2015-05-21 5:25am) Marian Jones wrote:
God knows your heartache and shares your grief.

(2015-05-21 5:58am) Connie Null wrote:
Love & prayers for you & your family Gayla. We love you and hurt for and with you. So very sorry for your loss.

(2015-05-21 6:19am) Chondra Winters Stevens wrote:
My deepest sympathy.

(2015-05-21 6:26am) Kathleen (Douglas)Thomas wrote:
Please accept my deepest sympathy in the loss of your husband, son, & father. I've known Eric aka Poochie since childhood. We grew up around the corner from Eric; and he and my brother became best friends. I will certainly miss his twinkling eyes and infectious smile. And his kindness and generosity that he always showed to our family and others will certainly be missed. We have truly lost a great man.

(2015-05-21 6:38am) Pat Ables wrote:
My deepest sympathy.

(2015-05-21 6:41am) George And Elizabeth Williamson wrote:
Gayla and family we are sorry for your loss. Remember that God only takes the best. We will keep you in our prayers.

(2015-05-21 7:52am) Brian T Foster wrote:
I grew up with Poochie, going back to our elementary school days at Longfellow, and we were in the Young Man of the Year boqtillion together in our senior year of high school. I remember Eric as a straight shooter with a good sense of humor. My fondest memory is competing with and against him on the playground. I feel blessed to have known him, and sad that I will not get the chance to laugh with him about our good times together. My condolences, peace and blessings to the Thurmond family!

(2015-05-21 8:08am) Tammy Scott Cooper wrote:
LaShonda & Family. I am so sorry for your loss; my thoughts are with and your family.

(2015-05-21 8:28am) Sherri L.(Prince)Shepherd wrote:
Know that God makes no mistakes. Eric will now be with his heavenly father. My prayers are with his earthly family.

(2015-05-21 9:52am) Jean Love wrote:
Praying for the family.. -Jean Love

(2015-05-21 10:45am) Susan Elmore Usfoods wrote:
Gayla, I just learned about about Eric...I am so sorry! I saw him week before last and he spoke with me about the Greatness Heaven and God has waiting for us...to say the least it was so comforting after dealing with my brother passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

(2015-05-21 11:01am) Charlene Pennybaker wrote:
Eric (Poochie) and I grew up as neighbors and our families attended the same church. . I have awesome memories of Eric and LaShonda. Our last visit together was a good one, we talk and laughed about the good old days. I also had an opportunity to sample some of his wonderful BBQ. I will truly miss my friend. Praying that God comforts the Thurmond family.

(2015-05-21 11:21am) Terri Todd Cunningham wrote:
My sincere condolences to the family. May you find peace and comfort.

(2015-05-21 1:50pm) Aaron Combest wrote:
May God comfort you today.

(2015-05-21 2:15pm) Willie And Gloria Wilson Family wrote:
My deepest sympathy.

(2015-05-21 11:17pm) ShannaCooper-Williams wrote:
My deepest sympathy.

(2015-05-21 11:40pm) Johnnie C. Johnson Jr. wrote:
My deepest sympathy goes out to the family. Eric and I go back to the days of Longfellow. We were friends from elementary school. Certainly, Eric will be missed but the memories are forever. God bless and keep the family in His peace and comfort. Farewell, my friend.

(2015-05-22 3:28am) James And Bernice Rolark Family wrote:
God knows your heartache and shares your grief.

(2015-05-22 5:46am) Pam Cochran wrote:
God knows your heartache and shares your grief.

(2015-05-22 5:47am) Wendell & Savella Kelley wrote:
You are in my prayers.

(2015-05-22 6:01am) Dakotah Swan wrote:
Mrs. Gayla, my prayers are with you, Tiffany, EJ and the rest of your family. God will hold & wrap his arms around you all and carry you through this very difficult time. Mr. Eric will be greatly missed by many. So sorry for your loss. Dakotah Swan ......

(2015-05-22 6:58am) John Gaddis Jr. And Family wrote:
Our prayers are with you as we mourn the loss of Eric, we will miss him, but now knowing he is in the safe arms of God.

(2015-05-22 7:33am) Mark Perry wrote:
Gayle, Cuz, My heart goes out to you, Tiffany and E.J. Eric and I go back to the 80s with the Hamilton family. You are my cousin from Boley. May God's love, mercy and grace comfort you all in this time of need. You all are in my prayers. God will Always provide. Gayla, I love you all.

(2015-05-22 10:45am) Kim Koenig wrote:
When my son Riley told me , my heart ached for you all, he had the biggest smile and always spoke to me at the Sports events at Destiny, I had my dog a one of the football games, he with his big smile, shared a story of his childhood he too had a Weimaranar ,said it was the "best Dog " he ever had, said it would be a great friend, again he always made time to speak to me , he will be greatly missed. May God bless you and your family!!

(2015-05-22 11:33am) Kwala Whitaker wrote:
I am Cathy Kirksey's youngest daughter and you all are in my prayers. May God bless your family.

(2015-05-22 4:20pm) OJ And Dona Greenhoward wrote:
We love you all and are praying your strength in the Lord Love The Greenhowards

(2015-05-22 11:18pm) Don Pittman wrote:
You are in my prayers.

(2015-05-23 3:07am) Wanda Green Watson wrote:
God knows your heartache and shares your grief.

(2015-05-23 10:09am) Ruth Martin wrote:
You are in my prayers.

(2015-05-23 10:26am) Joe Clark wrote:
I will miss you my friend. God be with your wife and kids. Now you are with the king rest in peace.

(2015-05-24 9:42am) Flechia (Steward) Phillips wrote:
My prayers go out to the family of Eric Thurmond. While I didn't see Eric much as an adult, he was a childhood friend.

(2015-05-25 4:14pm) Hobert And Emma Sutton wrote:
So sorry for your loss, remembering youand your family in our prayers.

(2015-05-26 10:26am) Sheila Lemons-Jones wrote:
My deepest sympathy.

(2015-05-28 8:17am) Valarie Downing(Niecy Baker) wrote:
I was deeply sad from hearing about Eric's death. I have fond memories from High School. Eric was a very likeable person. He will be missed. You and your family are in my prayer.

(2015-05-28 1:06pm) Florence Anderson-Relerford wrote:
God knows your heartache and shares your grief.