With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Thurman Leo Chatman of Flanders, New Jersey, born in Columbia, South Carolina, who passed away on November 26, 2022 at the age of 70. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

He was predeceased by : his mother Mamie Harris (Chatman); and his brothers, George Chatman and Charles Harris. He is survived by : his father Thurman Pruitt; his wife Paulette Chatman (Gunter); his children, Desmond Chatman (Ashleigh) and Christina Chatman; and his sisters, Gwen Lee (Ervin) and Debra Chatman-Finley (Gerry). He is also survived by other loving family members and friends.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to American Diabetes Association (http://www.diabetes.org) or to Zonta Club of Essex County focusing on advocacy for women and children (http://www.zontaclubofessexcounty.com).

Suggested donation : American Diabetes Association

Funeral arrangement under the care of
William J. Leber Funeral Home