Shurman was born April 26, 1957, in McGehee, AR to the late Mary Ella and John Gossitt. He departed life on Sunday, May 5, 2024, at Mercy Hospital in Oklahoma City, OK.

Shurman confessed his life to Christ at an early age. He was a 1976 graduate of McGehee High School. After graduation Shurman worked a variety of jobs before he found his passion in serving the elderly.

Shurman re-located to Oklahoma in 1989 and worked at several nursing homes before he began working at the place where he would spend most of his career and eventually retire from, Grace Living Center. He was there until his passing in 2024.

Shurman enjoyed college football, especially OU football. He enjoyed professional football and basketball. His favorite NFL team was the New Orleans Saints. Shurman enjoyed cooking and especially loved grilling. Most importantly, he enjoyed having a good time with his loved ones.

He was preceded in death by his parents, John and Mary Gossitt; and two sisters, Ethel Haywood and Annette Brown.

Left to cherish his memories are his daughter, Shantee Powell; significant long-time partner, Ila Estraca; Ila's children, Misty Winters, Nikki McKeigg, Joseph Estraca and Terry (Morgan) Anderson; brothers, Freddy Gossitt and Jerry (Cathy) Gossitt; sisters, Linda (husband's name) Goodwin-Sheets, Patricia Sanders, Jo Ann (Earnest) Smith, Phillis Gardner, Christina (Ray) Cox, Mary (Jerry) Minor, and Willie Mae Butler; best friends, Roy, Reggie, Chewy and Lane; along with his Grace Living Center family.

Viewing is Thursday, 10am-8pm with family present from 5-7pm. Funeral services will be Friday, May 10, 2:00pm at Mercer-Adams Chapel with interment following on Saturday, May 11 in Palestine Cemetery, McGehee, AR at 5:00pm.

The service will be livestreamed and may be viewed on this obituary page.