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Robert Thurston "Bobby" Jr. of Barboursville, Virginia, went home to rest on Monday, September 14, 2009.
He was born on December 23, 1946, in Albemarle County, the son of Robert and Lucille Thurston. He was preceded in death by his brother, Clarence Edward Thurston; his grandparents, Willie and Dora Berkley, and Robert and Isabelle Belt; an uncle, Harry Swift; and an aunt, Estelle Brown.
Bobby joined Union Run Baptist Church at an early age. He was a life long faithful member. He attended Petersburg Training School. His favorite pastime was going to "Yorktown."
He leaves to cherish his memories, his parents, Robert and Lucille Thurston of Barboursville, Virginia; a brother, James F. Thurston and a sister, Clarissa Seay, both of Barboursville, Virginia; three aunts, Dorothy Harris, Pearl Swift and Ella Swift, all of Charlottesville, Virginia; three great-aunts, Marian Coles of Washington, D.C., and Lucella Gohanen and Cornius Swift, both of Charlottesville, Virginia; nieces, nephews, cousins and a host of other relatives and friends.
Funeral services will be held 11 a.m. Saturday, September 19, 2009, at Union Run Baptist Church with the Reverend Rickey White officiating. Interment will follow at the church cemetery.
To pay condolences to the family please sign our guest, book at jfbellfuneralhome.com.
J. F. Bell Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
This obituary was originally published in the Daily Progress.
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Roberta McIntosh
September 19, 2009
To Tina and family,
My thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. May good memories keep him alive in your hearts.
Karen Nightengale
September 17, 2009
My prayers are with you and your family during this season. We all loved Bobby, but God loved him best. I will miss his warm smile and gentle hugs
God Bless
Karen
Lorinda Coyle
September 17, 2009
MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH THE FAMILY AT THIS DIFFERCULT TIME ROBERT WILL FOREVER BE IN MY MEMORIES I WOULD NEVER FORGET HIS SMILE AND LAUGHTER IM SO BLESSED THAT I GOT THE CHANCE TO KNOW HIM AS I WAS AN EMPLOYEE AT THE PIEDMONT OF THE ARC.. HE WILL BE MISSED GOD BLESS THE FAMILY..
Wanda Lucas
September 17, 2009
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
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Bobby Crickenberger
September 17, 2009
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
September 17, 2009
Robert and Lucille-
I am so sorry to hear that Bobby passed away. I will pray for your family. I used to live at the end of the cul-de-sac in the neighborhood. Bobby used to come down and keep us company many days. He was such a sweet man. May you have peace.
Love,
Tracey Reynolds (formerly Stokes)
Vivian Cleveland
September 17, 2009
To the family,
I was saddened to hear about Bobby’s death.
May the comfort of God help you during this difficult time.
I remember Bobby as a kind and innocent young man. He never had a bad word for anyone. Whenever I came home and saw him in church, he would always give me a hug and a hearty how Viv, how you doing. He was a gem.
May the peace which comes from the memories of love shared, comfort you now and in the days ahead. May you take comfort in knowing an angel is watching over him.
God Bless Each of You
Vivian Cleveland (Howard)
Carolyn Tyler
September 17, 2009
My prayers are with you at the time.It's not hard loosing a lived one.You may never stop hurting,I know.Bobby meant a lot to all of us.We'll miss hearing him call our names whenever he would see us.He had a special way of doing that.Look to god for comfort and he'll guide you through this.Ilove you all. .
Shirley Yates-Payne
September 17, 2009
Hello there family of Robert. You may not remember me, but I am Phil and Doris Yates oldest daughter. I haven't lived in Va for a very long time. I was sorry to hear of your loss. My sister, Donna sends me information regarding the passing of people that I know that still live there. Please know that my prayers are with you as you go through this time of loss. May God continue to bless and keep you and give you peace that your loved one is with Him.
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