Thurman Williams Shivers

Thurman W. Shivers died  June 12, 2007 at Bob Stump Veteran?s Hospital in Prescott, Arizona. Born to Vernie Mills and Verdie Josephine (Wilson) Shivers in Grand Saline, Texas January 26, 1918.   The family moved to Prescott in 1920 when Thurman was three. Thurman married Justine Bernadette Davis on  Sept. 4, 1948 in Prescott. Thurman owned Shivers Brothers Upholstery in Prescott for over twenty years.   Thurman served in the U.S. Army in World War II and was awarded the Bronze Star for meritorious achievement in connection with military operations against the enemy at Leyte Province, Philippine Islands  He was honorably discharged with the rank of Captain.   Thurman is survived by his son Ken Shivers of Prescott Valley, AZ and the pride and joy of his life grandsons, Shane and Jeremiah and Great-grandchild, Hagen.