Johnny Thurman

The family of John "Johnny" Michael Thurman of Charleston, Missouri, and Cape Girardeau sadly announces his passing due to a tragic bike/car accident Friday, July 8, 2022.

Johnny took his last breath at the age of 41, surrounded by loved ones at Saint Francis Medical Center in Cape Girardeau. He was a beautiful person who spread joy and happiness wherever he went; he will be deeply missed by many.

Johnny was a magnificent artist with artwork on murals around Cape Girardeau and also decorating thousands of people's bodies with his unique tattoos. He was known also for his love of nature and building a watering hole for the bees in his front yard. Johnny was a soft-spoken man with a big, bright soul who impacted so many people in so many ways.

Johnny was preceded in death by his parents, John Henry and Cora Marie Nolen Thurman, and grandparents, William Henry and Anna Pauline Dyer Nolen and Elmer William "Mike" and Pauline Christina Hart Thurman.

He is survived by his wife, Amber Danyelle Young-Thurman; daughter, Ambretta; and his brother, Josh Thurman.

The family will receive friends from 5 until 8 p.m. Sunday at the McMikle Funeral Home in Charleston.

To honor Johnny's memory, a celebration of life will be held in Cape Girardeau, details to follow. Anyone who knew him will be invited to attend and remember his amazing life. Attendees will be asked to wear bright colors and bring memorabilia and stories to share.

A music concert in Johnny's honor will also be held July 30 at Shakers in Cape Girardeau. Details will be announced on Facebook.

In place of sending flowers, plants and gift items, you are invited to make a donation to McMikle Funeral Home in his honor.

Online condolences may be shared at www.mcmiklefuneralhome.com.