Thurman 'Mike' Almond

DEXTER, Mo. � Thurman �Mike� Almond, 76, passed away Friday, Dec. 7, 2018, peacefully in his home in Dexter.

Mike was born May 29, 1942, in Aid, Missouri, to the late Thurman Autie Almond and Mamie Juldene Long Almond. In 1959, he met the love of his life and wife of 56 years, Becky Hubbard Almond. Together, they had three sons, Todd Almond (Tina) of Piperton, Tennessee, Keith Almond (Shelly) of Morley, Missouri, and was proceeded in death by Brant David Almond. He was a very proud grandpa to eight grandchildren, Heather Almond, Taylor M. Almond, Hunter Almond (Taylor), Tanner Almond (Sarah), Bailey Almond, Sydney Almond and Rylan Almond; and two great-grandchildren, Grayson Almond and Jaxston Almond.

Mike is survived by his sister, Connie Almond of Sikeston, Missouri.

He was preceded in death by his parents; sister, Julia �Judy� Almond; and grandson, Blake Dawson Almond.

Mike retired from the Missouri State Highway Patrol as a zone sergeant in the Dexter area. He served in the United States military and retired as a major with the Missouri Army National Guard.

Mike attended the Dexter New Covenant Church.

He had a passion for classic cars and cherished the comradery, friendships, and his time of service in both the Highway Patrol and National Guard.

Mike�s sense of humor and laughter first attracted his wife, Becky, to him. He often reminisced with friends over fun times and the music of the 1950s. He was a wonderful man and our love for him will live on in our memories forever.

Friends may call from 5 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at Rainey-Mathis Funeral Home in Dexter.

Funeral services will be conducted at 11 a.m. Wednesday at the funeral home, with the Rev. Alice Fowler officiating. Interment will follow in the Missouri State Veterans Cemetery in Bloomfield.

Memorial donations can be made to the 18 FORE Life Foundation (www.18forelife.com).