James “Jim” Frederick Thurston, 82, of Huntsville, passed away Thursday, April 20th.
Mr. Thurston was a native of Kalamazoo, Michigan, and has been a Huntsville resident since 1977. He was an avid fisherman, expert gardener and enjoyed a successful career as a construction supervisor/project manager.
He is survived by two sons, Ronald and Donald Thurston; a daughter, April Sala; two stepchildren, Grant Ralph and Angelique Rynders; five grandchildren, Hillarey Thurston, Nickolas Thurston, Caleb Freeman, Gregory Ralph and Mary-Kate Rynders. Great grandchildren include Rowan Thurston, Jayce Conaway, Rylee Mae Thurston and Greyson Ralph.
Jim was preceded in death by his wife, Buna Nadean Thurston; a daughter, Joi Thurston; son, Justin Thurston; stepson, Glenn Ralph; his parents, Ira and Lorraine Sellers Thurston; and a brother, John Thurston.
He will be laid to rest beside his wife and son at Faith Memorial Park.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.valhallafunerals.com for the Thurston family.
