Levi Joseph Thomure Jr.

March 6, 1940 - January 15, 2021

Levi Joseph Thomure, of Jonesborough, TN, passed away on Friday, January 15, 2021, at the James H. Quillen VA Medical Center, in Johnson City, TN. He was born on March 6, 1940, the son of the late, Levi and Nancy (Canton) Thomure. He married June Nye on March 2, 1990. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brothers and sisters. Mr. Thomure has been a resident of the Jonesborough area for 16 years. He was a veteran of the United States Air Force, serving as an aircraft engineer, and worked for Trans Global Gas and Oil before retiring in 1995. Those left to cherish Levi’s memory include his wife, June, of the home, his children, Debbie Pierce (and her husband, David) of Hondo, TX, Levi J. Thomure, III (and his wife, Pam) of Spokane, WA, Lisa Shaw of Houston, TX, Vickie T. Rauch (and her husband, Jim) of Achworth, GA, Patty Whittenburg (and her husband, Leon), of Navasota, TX, Larry Thomure, of Navasota, TX, Angela Jellison of Magnolia, TX, Nicole L. Fender (and husband, Jim) of Baltimore, MD, and Steven E. DeBaugh of Jonesborough, TN; and 19 grandchildren and several great grandchildren. Graveside services will be held on Wednesday, January 20, 2021, at 10:00 am, at Mountain Home National Cemetery, Johnson City, TN, with the Rev. Dr. Kenneth Gaston, officiating. Family and friends will meet at the cemetery. Military service honors will be conducted by the Boone Dam VFW Post 4933 of Kingsport, TN. Our staff is committed to taking care of our families and guests we serve. Please understand we will be following the State’s COVID-19 guidelines. We ask all guests and family members attending visitations and services to please bring and wear a mask, and observe all social distancing guidelines. Memories and condolences may be shared at www.tetrickfuneralhome.com. Tetrick Funeral Services, 3001 Peoples Street, Johnson City, TN 37604, (423) 610-7171, is honored to serve the Thomure family during this difficult time.