Milan R. "Roger" Thurston, 79 of St. Johns, MI died peacefully at his home on Wednesday, December 31, 2014. Roger was born on October 15, 1935 in Clinton County, MI the son of Milan "Mike" C. and Myrtle (Irving) Thurston. He graduated from Rodney B. Wilson High School in 1953 and on December 26, 1953 he married Verna E. Nichols in Angola, IN. Roger worked at General Motors as a skilled trades pipe fitter, retiring in 1989. He enjoyed traveling, motorcycling, camping, his pets and spending time with his family.
Survivors include his wife Verna, children Roger (Karen) Thurston and Richard (Lori) Thurston both of St. Johns, Robert (Sandy) Thurston of Columbia, TN and Linda (Bob) Smith of Charlotte, MI. 9 grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren. Brother Leo (Jan) Thurston of St. Johns and sister Janice Howell of Gay, GA.
He was preceded in death by his parents, grandson Bobby and 2 sisters.
Memorial services will be held at Keck-Coleman Funeral Home on Saturday, 11::00 A.M. January 3, 2015 with Pastor Ellen Zienert officiating. The family will receive friends and family at the funeral home on Friday, January 2, 2015, 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Memorial contributions may be given to Great Lakes Caring Hospice or the Alzheimer's Association.
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