Roper Funeral Home and Crematory 206 Holly St Jasper, GA 30143 (706) 253-7500 (706) 253-0040 www.roperfuneralhome.com Patrick August Thuman, 81, died peacefully in his sleep at home on October 7, 2023. Pat was born July 6, 1942, to Leonard and Otillia Thuman in Buffalo, New York. He lived in Buffalo where he graduated from Canisius College in 1964. Pat and his business partners with Operations Management Group relocated to Atlanta in 1976. As a frequent flier, he met and fell in love with his travel agent, Judy. Pat and Judy married in 1980 and celebrated their 43rd anniversary in June. The Thumans have lived in Big Canoe since 1997 where they developed wonderful friendships and became members of the Big Canoe Chapel. Pat was devoted to serving others through the Rotary Club of Jasper and as the treasurer of the Hope House of North Georgia for many years. He was a Certified Financial Planner and enjoyed being a broker/realtor in his retirement. Pat is survived by his wife Judy Thuman; his daughter and son-in-law Heather and George Mackel who are also their next-door neighbors in Big Canoe; his best friend George Pecoraro in Buffalo, New York; and longtime family friend Ken Millar in Malmo, Sweden. Pat will be laid to rest at a private graveside service in the Big Canoe Chapel Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family would appreciate any donations to Big Canoe Chapel/Benevolence which uses donations to benefit local communities. Arrangements are entrusted to the Staff of Roper Funeral Home and Crematory.