James Thurston
July 20, 1932 - May 6, 2012
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Thursday 5/10, 4:00 pm

James Donald Thurston, 79, of Port Charlotte, Florida passed away Sunday, May 6, 2012at his residence. He was born July 20, 1932 in Montezuma, New York and moved to Port Charlotte In 1994. He was a retired dairy farmer and a veteran of the Korean War serving in the US Army.
Survived by his loving wife of 58 years of marriage, Jane L. Thurston of Port Charlotte; five daughters, Audrey Guy of Port Charlotte, Carol Thurston of Newark, NJ, Jill Tanner of Venice, FL, Donna Van Fleet of Byron, NY, and Jennifer (Brian) Smith of Port Charlotte; two sons, James Thurston and Bill Thurston both of Port Charlotte; one sister, Mary Hards of Montezuma, NY; two brothers, Tom (Shirley) Thurston of Savannah, NY and Kenny(Cathy) Thurston of Camillus, NY; twenty one grandchildren and twenty two great grandchildren; Preceded in death by a daughter, Lauri Thurston, brothers Edward Thurston, Mike Thurston and Joe Thurston and his parents, Edward and Ellen Thurston.

Visitation will be held Thursday, May 10, 2012 at 2:00 PM with a Catholic Prayer service at 4:00PM at Roberson Funeral Home Port Charlotte Chapel. Visitation, military honors and interment will take place in Port Byron, NY. at a later date.
Friends may visit online at www.robersonfh.com to sign the memory book and extend condolences to the family. Arrangements by Roberson Funeral Home & Crematory Port Charlotte Chapel.

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James Donald Thurston, 79, of Port Charlotte, Florida passed away Sunday, May 6, 2012at his residence. He was born July 20, 1932 in Montezuma, New York and moved to Port Charlotte In 1994. He was a retired dairy farmer and a veteran of the Korean War serving in the US Army. Survived by his loving…

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teresa left a message on December 8, 2012:
I didn't really know you but what I remember you were very funny God bless
teresa left a message on December 8, 2012:
I didn't really know you but what I remember you were very funny God bless
Suzanne Reid left a message on May 9, 2012:
May 8- 2012 Dear Jane and Thurston Families; It is with deep sadness that i read tonight in the newspaper that Jim Thurston has passed away. Please accept my deepest condoleances and just know that you will ALL BE in my thoughts and prayers for strength and courage through these times of deep sorrow. He was always so nice and after my husband passed away he helped me with yard work and mower problems. He always reognized me and said helllo when I would see him in town or at the corner store.. Jim my neighbor my freind- may you REST IN PEACE forever with your beloved daughter who wnet before you... Sincerely, Suzanne Reid / Friend of the Family and neighbor
Buddy and Debbie Alexander left a message on May 8, 2012:
James, Jamie and Family, Our deepest sympathies for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. Buddy and Debbie (Brandy's Mom and Dad)
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